Burnsville mother and daughter recall sheltering in closet as floods raged during Hurricane Helene
BURNSVILLE, N.C. — When Hurricane Helene roared into western North Carolina on September 27, 2024, it left behind scenes of destruction few could imagine. In Burnsville, about 25 miles from Asheville, one mother and daughter endured a night of terror that would change their lives forever. “I wasn’t really...
Bat Cave man rebuilding after Hurricane Helene destroyed cabin
HENDERSON COUNTY, N.C. (WGHP) — In Bat Cave, rebuilding is still very much underway. Sections of Highway 64, Highway 74 and Highway 9 still have massive erosion and are down to one lane, especially near Bat Cave and Gerton. If you look over the edge of the road, it’s as if Hurricane Helene took a […]
Business slowly returns as Chimney Rock, Lake Lure make major strides in Helene cleanup
CHIMNEY ROCK, N.C. (WLOS) — Chimney Rock business owners told News 13 that business is slowly returning to the riverside village. In nearby Lake Lure, the Army Corps of Engineers hopes to clear the lake of debris by Halloween. Like so many, the first images and videos Shelly Banz-McCormack,...
Aerie to open new store at Tanger Outlets Asheville
ASHEVILLE, N.C. (WLOS) — A popular clothing store is set to open another location in Asheville this week. Aerie, which is owned by American Eagle, will make its debut at Tanger Outlets Asheville on Thursday, Sept. 25. The 5,000-square-foot store will feature the brand's popular collections that include intimates,...
Lake Lure’s Flowering Bridge to be restored with FEMA grant
The Lake Lure Flowering Bridge organization has received a FEMA grant to rebuild the historic pedestrian bridge across the Rocky Broad River, which will support local tourism and help restore the area after Hurricane Helene.
Man charged with 1st-degree murder after police discover ‘grisly’ scene in stopped vehicle
ASHEVILLE, N.C. (WLOS) — A man is charged with murder after a woman was found dead in a vehicle along Interstate 26 early Tuesday, Sept. 23, police said. Asheville police say 41-year-old Kenneth Lontrell Christian is charged with first-degree murder after officers found 50-year-old Carly Elizabeth Johnson dead in a...
North Carolina solar company to lay off over 500 employees
A North Carolina solar company is laying off hundreds of employees this fall.
Black Mountain family practice faces impacts 1 year after Hurricane Helene
When the hurricane swept through western NC it didn't just flood homes it also fractured an already strained healthcare system.
Blasting to begin at French Broad River Park for sewer project
ASHEVILLE, N.C. (828newsNOW) — Blasting operations were scheduled to begin this week near French Broad River Park as part of a major sewer infrastructure project, city officials said. The Metropolitan Sewerage District announced that blasting would start Monday, Sept. 22, and continue throughout the week, with...
NC man sentenced after found guilty of raping child under 15
BUNCOMBE COUNTY, N.C. (FOX Carolina) - The Buncombe County Sheriff’s Office said a man received jail time after being found guilty of raping a minor. Deputies said Timothy Foster of Candler was sentenced to 40 to 58 years active time in North Carolina Department of Corrections after he was found guilty of the...
