Asheville NC

A popular tourist destination in Western North Carolina was cut off for months after floodwaters from the Rocky Broad River.

Jake Jarvis and his team have helped restore 300 properties in Chimney Rock since Helene hit, providing free of charge disaster relief to those in need.

Ali Tisdall lives on a farm in Spring Creek, a small town in Madison County, North Carolina, where she looks after a wide range of animals. Although she has a soft spot for all creatures, dogs have always held a special place in her heart. That love inspired her to start a small rescue group that helps dogs in her...

HENDERSONVILLE, N.C. (WLOS) — Residents in Henderson County gathered downtown on Sept 27 on the one-year mark when Helene claimed 12 Henderson County lives. A solemn, brief ceremony was held at the Historic Henderson Courthouse. The Courthouse bell chimed 12 times at noon to commemorate the 12 lives lost during the...

SWANNANOA, N.C. (WLOS) — The Swannanoa Community recognized the 43 Buncombe County storm-related deaths with a somber ceremony on the one-year milestone of Helene on Sept. 27. Traffic was stopped for a brief time along Highway 70 in the heart of Swannanoa as members of the large crowd made...

HENDERSONVILLE, N.C. (WLOS) — One of this year's Bearfootin' Bears is near and dear to the hearts of the residents of Lake Lure: Lady Haven, painted by local artist Andrea Martin. Martin painted Lake Lure's Flowering Bridge and the Rainbow Bridge on the bear, and when residents saw it,...

LAKE LURE, N.C. (WLOS) — Volunteers in Lake Lure discovered an unexpected but emotional surprise this week when clearing debris from the marina. According to a post from the Lake Lure Flowering Bridge organization, workers were clearing the channel to the boat marina when they discovered a section of the Rainbow...

HAYWOOD COUNTY, N.C. (WLOS) — The 120th Haywood County Fair is underway from Thursday, Sept. 25, to Sunday, Sept. 28. This year, it features food trucks, photo ops and rodeos. The fair was canceled last year because of Helene. Fair officials say they're excited to be back. "We'll have...

A teenager shot while playing video games over the weekend has died, and the alleged shooter now faces a murder charge, according to Charlotte-Mecklenburg police. High school student killed with stolen gun in Rock Hill, officials say. Updated: 11 hours ago. |. The 14-year-old died after he was shot at...

(WLOS) — Saturday, Sept. 27, will mark a year since Hurricane Helene hit western North Carolina. Here's a list of events commemorating the storm. When: Friday, Sept. 26, 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. Where: N.C. Cooperative Extension- Avery County Center at 661 Vale Rd. Newland, NC 28657. Amy Wellness...