‘It gives people hope’: BeLoved Asheville builds homes affected by Helene
ASHEVILLE, N.C. — BeLoved Asheville was one of the biggest local rapid response teams on the ground immediately after Helene hit. The nonprofit went from distributing supplies to building houses this year and they recently hit a major milestone. Daniel Wright can’t wait to move his family back into...
Wall Street parking garage closing for repairs, Rankin Avenue garage to fully reopen
ASHEVILLE, N.C. (WLOS) — In the latest update on downtown Asheville's parking repairs, the Wall Street garage will temporarily close, and the Rankin Avenue garage is set to reopen this week. The Wall Street Parking Garage will be fully closed for two weeks starting at 8 p.m. on Thursday,...
Swannanoa residents return home as Beacon Village rebuilds after Helene’s devastation
SWANNANOA N.C. (WLOS) — The Swannanoa River overflowed when Helene hit, inundating Beacon Village, a neighborhood in Swannanoa. Residents were rescued from rooftops and attics. Following the storm, Beacon Village was rendered uninhabitable. However, with the help of nonprofit organizations such as the Beacon...
One year after Helene, communities gather to heal and remember
ASHEVILLE, N.C. (828newsNOW) — Communities across Western North Carolina are preparing a slate of ceremonies, concerts, art exhibits and community gatherings to mark the first anniversary of Tropical Storm Helene. The storm struck Sept. 27, 2024, leaving catastrophic flooding and damage across the Asheville area and...
Murder suspect in custody after woman beaten to death in WNC
A Western North Carolina man is facing charges after a woman was beaten to death inside a vehicle there. The Asheville Police Department responded to a report of a disabled vehicle on I-26 near exit 33 just before 3:30 AM, Tuesday.
Candler homes targeted in armed break-ins, authorities say
CANDLER, N.C. (828newsNOW) — The Buncombe County Sheriff’s Office is investigating two separate home burglaries in the Candler community where suspects forced their way inside and restrained residents, officials said. The first incident happened around 10:45 p.m. on Aug. 18 in the area of Jack Lane and Ridge...
‘This isn’t the end’: Western N.C. congregations lean on faith a year after Helene
BUNCOMBE COUNTY, N.C. — Bee Tree Christian Church has had a presence in the Buncombe County community of Swannanoa for more than 150 years, but for the past year what's left of it has sat empty after floodwaters from Helene rushed through. The congregation still worships in borrowed spaces.
Hunters found dead in southern Colorado were struck by lightning: Coroner
Two hunters who were found dead in southern Colorado last week were killed by a lightning strike, the coroner confirmed Monday.
Duke Energy honors dozens of WNC nonprofits with grants at Helene event
ASHEVILLE, N.C. (828newsNOW) — The Duke Energy Foundation hosted an event today recognizing the work of Western North Carolina nonprofits in the aftermath of Hurricane Helene. The event, planned around the one year anniversary of Helene hitting the region, featured remarks from several nonprofit leaders and the...
Asheville seeks public input on Helene Recovery Plan
ASHEVILLE, N.C. (828newsNOW) — The city of Asheville is seeking public feedback on a draft recovery plan developed in response to the devastation caused by Tropical Storm Helene last year. The Helene Recovery Plan outlines 114 projects across Buncombe County, including 31 in Asheville, to rebuild housing, repair...
