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Editor’s Note: Western North Carolina is rich with untold stories—many resting quietly in local cemeteries. In this Tombstone Tales series, we explore the lives of people from our region’s past whose legacies, whether widely known or nearly forgotten, helped shape the place we call home. ASHEVILLE, N.C....

North Carolina takes hot dogs seriously, with countless stands and diners serving up these beloved handheld meals. From tiny hole-in-the-wall spots that only locals know about to famous establishments with lines around the block, the perfect hot dog is never far away in the Tar Heel State. Whether you prefer yours...

SWANNANOA, N.C. (828newsNOW) — One year after Tropical Storm Helene ripped through the mountains of Western North Carolina, the community of Swannanoa gathered in solemn remembrance Saturday evening, honoring the 43 Buncombe County residents who lost their lives and reflecting on how far neighbors have come since....

After Hurricane Helene caused the death of 11 of Bryan Craig's family members, he and his remaining family members plan to put a memorial on their property to remember those who lived and loved there, and to remember the good people who came out to help in the aftermath.

As a direct neighbor to Goodwill’s Patton Avenue facility, I feel compelled to respond to Bill Haymore’s comments in your Aug. 13 article about the July 7 fire [“Property Dispute: Blaze at Goodwill Fans Smoldering Dismay of West Asheville Neighbors,” Xpress]. That morning, my family awoke...

There are wedding mementos. A photo of a bride looking into the mirror, and another woman beaming on her special day.

FAIRVIEW, N.C. (WLOS) — When Hurricane Helene tore through western North Carolina, it didn’t just damage homes and businesses. In many mountain communities, private roads, culverts and driveways were wiped out, leaving families isolated from work, school and even emergency services. Chris McPherson remembers watching...

BURNSVILLE, N.C. (QUEEN CITY NEWS) — It was a day of mixed emotions in Burnsville one year after Hurricane Helene hit western North Carolina. The devastation remains on the mind of locals like Claudia Honeycutt. “So many of our business owners on the street lost their home or you know, and that was a lot […]

SWANNANOA, N.C. (WLOS) — Like many communities recovering from Hurricane Helene, Swannanoa's comeback story is complicated. For some, life is starting to get back to normal. For others, there's still a long way to go. So, what has changed since we last visited the community six months ago?. "We've...

"I like to think that we're the light that's gonna bring everything back."