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BUNCOMBE COUNTY, N.C. (WLOS) — Tanger Outlets in Asheville will be hosting their Back-to-School Bash on Saturday, Aug. 9. The bash will include giveaways, games, and a number of sales. One of the groups participating is Mountain Hope. Local teacher Cindy Ayers started up Mountain Hope a few months...

ASHEVILLE, N.C. (828newsNOW) — Convoy of Hope will team up with churches, nonprofits and local businesses on Saturday, Aug. 9, to provide free groceries and community services to residents in Asheville and Swannanoa. The events will take place at two locations: Asheville Christian Academy in Swannanoa and Walton...

On March 19, 33-year-old Cody Blake Strickler called 911 dispatch to report a bomb at the Haywood County Justice Center.

CHIMNEY ROCK, N.C. (WLOS) — Riverwatch Waterfront Bar and Grill reopens Friday, August 8. The popular restaurant was previously damaged by Hurricane Helene. The owners of the restaurant, Michelle and Matt Banz, say they knew the utilities and infrastructure were gone when they saw the damage Helene left behind.

DANVILLE, Va. (WFXR) – God’s Pit Crew is approaching the official house reveal date for the Cicillian family, who lost everything to Hurricane Helene in Leicester, North Carolina. The unveiling will show the family’s brand-new, three-bedroom, two-bath home. The Cicillian family consists of Zach and Amber, along with...

Four people are facing weapons and immigration charges after a federal raid in Western North Carolina. The U.S. Department of Justice says three people are charged with weapons violations and a 4th faces charges for illegal entry.

ASHEVILLE, N.C. (WLOS) — Over ten months after Hurricane Helene, the City of Asheville is inviting local community groups to contribute to local recovery initiatives. This would include efforts such as cleaning up and enhancing public spaces within the city. "We're really looking for groups, community groups like...

ASHEVILLE, N.C. (828newsNOW) — Surrounded by trees on the Blue Ridge Parkway, the Southern Highland Craft Guild will celebrate all things wood this weekend with their annual Wood Day celebration. Wood Day will be held from 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Saturday, Aug. 9 at the Folk Art Center, Milepost 382...

ASHEVILLE, N.C. (WLOS) — The Asheville Police Department (APD), like many departments nationwide, is seeing an influx of cadets. Out of 232 positions, APD now has just 32 vacancies. The 21 cadets in the current class are in their first week of training. “It’s about eight to nine-hour days,”...

BLACK MOUNTAIN, N.C. (828newsNOW) — Motorists in downtown Black Mountain should prepare for significant road closures this weekend as the town gears up for the 48th annual Sourwood Festival. The popular street festival, which draws more than 30,000 visitors each year, will take place from 10 a.m. to 6...