8 inches of rain trigger flooding across Asheville area
ASHEVILLE, N.C. (828newsNOW) — After several days of soaking rain that flooded roads, triggered landslides and washed out vulnerable infrastructure across Western North Carolina, forecasters say the threat of widespread flooding is beginning to ease — though afternoon thunderstorms and localized flooding remain possibl
‘Why won’t you try to wait?’: Asheville residents question proposed property tax increase
ASHEVILLE, N.C. (WLOS) — On Tuesday, May 26, the City of Asheville held a public hearing on its proposed budget. "Our aim is to deliver to the community the services that they deserve and pay for and we think this balanced budget will do that," said Asheville Mayor Esther Manheimer.
12-foot-deep sinkhole among rainstorm damage in WNC counties
Following Monday night's rainstorm, emergency crews in two western North Carolina counties reported road closures due to flash flooding and debris in the roadway.
Buncombe County man sentenced up to 7 years for armed robbery, carjacking
Asheville resident Theodore Anthony Brooks, 21, has been sentenced to 60-84 months for robbery following an August 2025 armed carjacking. He also received a concurrent term of 12-14 months for the firearm offense. On Aug. 15, 2025, Brooks and a co-conspirator used a woman to lure a victim to an...
Patient on psychiatric hold dies by suicide in Mission Hospital emergency department
Sign up for free email updates from The Watchdog. You’ll be notified whenever we publish our latest award-winning investigative reporting, John Boyle’s Answer Man and Opinion columns, Tom Fiedler’s Democracy Watch, and more!. A Mission Hospital patient under an involuntary commitment order died by suicide inside the...
Stein warns recovery funding running dry
At a recovery meeting in Asheville last week, western North Carolina leaders delivered a blunt warning: Hurricane Helene recovery efforts may last years longer than public attention and funding will. During a meeting of the Governor’s Recovery Office for Western North Carolina (GROW NC), officials, nonprofit leaders, a
‘We can’t do this again’: Gerton flooding revives trauma as Helene recovery continues
HENDERSON COUNTY, N.C. (WLOS) — Rain through western North Carolina on Monday led to several cleanup efforts as some mountain communities saw flooding that damaged homes, roads and businesses. In Gerton, residents said the heavy rain brought back painful memories of Helene as communities still rebuilding from past stor
Transylvania County feels the impacts of heavy rain
TRANSYLVANIA COUNTY, N.C. (WLOS) — Several roads were closed in Transylvania County after last night's heavy rain. Part of Deavor Road outside Brevard was closed because of a damaged tree, News 13 learned. A flood advisory was issued last night for west-central Transylvania County. Today, Golden Road near Lake...
Families remembering Helene after heavy rain brings flooding to Henderson Co.
HENDERSON COUNTY, N.C. (FOX Carolina) - Families are remembering Hurricane Helene after heavy rain brought flooding to Henderson County on Memorial Day. Flooding washed away roads that were already heavily damaged during the hurricane in 2024. Neighbors along Rhodes Road said they were woken up Monday night by the soun
Business announces $100 million expansion in Hendersonville
Business announces $100 million expansion in Hendersonville
