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ASHEVILLE, N.C. (WLOS) — Western North Carolina got a dazzling view of the northern lights on Tuesday, Nov. 11, and there's another chance to see the light show on Wednesday, Nov. 12. The Space Weather Prediction Center is forecasting that a severe geomagnetic storm will impact Earth earlier in...

(WLOS) — If you missed the northern lights on Tuesday, Nov. 11, you have another chance to see them on Wednesday, Nov. 12!. The Space Weather Prediction Center is forecasting that a severe geomagnetic storm will impact Earth earlier in the evening and overnight. The best time to try...

There’s something about mountain air that makes time slow down, and life speed up. For active retirees who want more than shuffleboard and slow afternoons, America’s high-altitude towns promise a life that’s vibrant, scenic, and full of movement. Imagine waking up to crisp mornings, trails that start at your...

BLACK MOUNTAIN, N.C. (WLOS) — Hundreds of people lined the streets of Black Mountain Tuesday afternoon for an annual parade that expresses gratitude to local veterans. The seventh annual Western North Carolina Veterans Day Parade featured local veterans, members of the Junior ROTC and various service groups....

ASHEVILLE, N.C. (828newsNOW) — After a dazzling display of the northern lights on Tuesday night — with sightings reported as far south as Florida — skywatchers across Western North Carolina may get another chance Wednesday night. According to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), multiple solar...

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FLETCHER, N.C. (WLOS) — Henderson County students got out of the classroom to spread kindness on Wednesday, Nov. 12, 2025. A group of third-graders at Captain Gilmer Christian School, who call themselves "The Kindness Crew," went on a kindness field trip. Their first stop was Bill Moore Community Park, where they hid...

Asheville-based solar power company Pine Gate Renewables could eliminate 223 more workers as it works through bankruptcy. The company, which at one time employed more than 1,000 workers, laid off about 500 workers in October. Pine Gate filed for bankruptcy last week. It reportedly had $4.4 billion in debt against...

Swati Amin bought her lucky Carolina Black Premier ticket from BJ’s Food Mart in Asheville, where she occasionally works.

ASHEVILLE, N.C. (WLOS) — Tuesday, Nov. 11, was Veterans Day, and advocates say over 35,000 veterans are experiencing homelessness in the United States. "Out of all the homeless population, veterans are 50% more likely to become homeless than our non-veteran neighbors that are in need," said Brandon Wilson, the chief...