‘Kindness comes from the word kin’: Two ‘cousins’ confront slavery-linked past
ASHEVILLE, N.C. (WLOS) — With a shared history rooted in slavery, two families are confronting America’s past — and imagining a better future. Standing at the top of Asheville’s Craggy Pinnacle, in the Blue Ridge Mountains, Michael Simril and Spenser Simrill paused to take in the sweeping view. The climb had been a sym
Things to do in Asheville and WNC: May 29-31
ASHEVILLE, N.C. (828newsNOW) — The final weekend of May brings music festivals, outdoor events, a whiskey festival, community gatherings and family-friendly activities to Asheville and communities across Western North Carolina. Here’s a look at some of the events scheduled for May 29-31. If you only do one thing this w
Rainfall improves drought across WNC and Upstate
(WLOS) — The latest U.S. Drought Monitor was released this morning. The data shows that recent rain has improved the drought situation, somewhat, across western North Carolina and the Upstate. However, our area still has a long way to go before the drought ends. Last week's drought monitor showed...
Saluda deaths ruled double homicide after fire investigation
Investigators say West Fork Creek Road blaze was intentionally set to conceal killings SALUDA—The deaths of a man and woman found inside a burned home in the West Fork Creek […]
$101M Verdict in North Carolina Wall Collapse Case May Set State Record
A Henderson County, North Carolina jury delivered what attorneys believe is the largest personal injury verdict in state history, awarding $101 million in a lawsuit stemming from a fatal retaining wall collapse at a Hajoca plumbing supply facility in 2021. The case later settled confidentially after the verdict. The ac
Mountain Heritage High band and chorus to pause for 1 year amid low enrollment
YANCEY COUNTY, N.C. (WLOS) — The Mountain Heritage High School band and chorus programs will pause for one year due to low student participation and interest, according to a Yancey County Schools press release on May 27. Student participation in the high school’s music program has declined steadily over...
Henderson County’s Movies in the Park Returns May 29th
Henderson County Parks & Recreation will continue its 2026 Movies in the Park series Friday, May 29, with an outdoor showing at East Flat Rock Park. The county schedule lists food vendors beginning at 7 p.m., with the movie starting at dusk. The featured film is The SpongeBob Movie: Search for SquarePants. Hoping to pr
North Carolina medical examiner crisis grows, strains investigations
ASHEVILLE, N.C. (828newsNOW) — Families across North Carolina are waiting longer for death certificates, cremations and answers after the deaths of loved ones as a growing shortage of medical examiners strains the state’s death investigation system. Medical examiners across Western North Carolina say years of stagnant
Citizen Vinyl Expands Vinyl Record Manufacturing Capacity in North Carolina
Citizen Vinyl, North Carolina's first and award-winning vinyl record pressing plant, was born to run, with the company has relocating from downtown Asheville to an expanded manufacturing facility in Weaverville, marking a strategic move that significantly increases production capacity as the vinyl record industry conti
Deputies seek help identifying Buncombe County larceny suspect
BUNCOMBE COUNTY, N.C. (FOX Carolina) - The Buncombe County Sheriff’s Office is asking for help identifying a woman suspected of larceny at a gas station. Deputies said that the suspect is wanted for a misdemeanor larceny that happened at the Fast Break located at 840 Emma Road around 12:30 p.m. on Monday. She was last
