Center for Native Health launches first Indigenous Model Cohort with Cherokee artists
CHEROKEE, N.C. (WLOS) — The Center for Native Health (CNH) has initiated its first-ever Indigenous Model Cohort. The cohort is supported by funding from the First Nations Development Institute (FNDI) and Harrah's Cherokee Scholarship Fund. To build a cohort of five Cherokee artists to engage in the process of...
Letter: UNCA strays from identity with stadium plan
At this writing, as we await the decision of the UNC Board of Governors on the future of 45 acres of urban forest on UNC Asheville’s campus, I can’t help but reflect on how things have changed in the two years since I graduated. During my time as...
A Fairview man shares his story of loss and hope after Helene
FAIRVIEW, N.C. (WLOS) — More than 10 months since Helene made landfall, Don Craig lost his home and his cars. He tells News 13 that he is still struggling after also losing his wife in the storm. “It’s an everyday nightmare,” Craig said. MADISON COUNTY THEATRE RAISES...
Widespread Panic Asheville Run Generates $8 Million For Local Economy
Nearly one year after Hurricane Helene devastated Western North Carolina, Asheville continues to feel the economic fallout. Downtown visits are down by over 16% compared to last year, according to the Asheville Downtown Association, and vacation rental and hotel occupancy are down 4–5% from last year, per the...
Opinion: Mission Health is a team dedicated to excellence and compassionate care
As the new Chief Nursing Officer at Mission Health, I’ve had the honor of stepping into a community defined by compassion, collaboration, and clinical excellence. With three decades in health care — much of it in obstetrics and emergency services across remarkable institutions — I’ve been privileged to work alongside...
Henderson County hosts Bat Cave meeting to hear resident recovery needs
As Henderson County continues to support Hurricane Helene relief efforts in the Bat Cave area, officials are encouraging residents to voice their needs during a community meeting next week. The county will host an August 19 meeting at the Bat Cave Baptist Church to hear from residents of the Hickory...
Strangeville: The eerie legend of Hendersonville’s Sunshine Grave
EDITOR’S NOTE: Strangeville explores the legends, folklore, and unexplained history of Western North Carolina. From Cherokee mythology and Appalachian ghost stories to Bigfoot sightings and UFO encounters, the Blue Ridge Mountains have long been a hotspot for the strange and mysterious. Join us as we dig into the...
Why urban areas are more at risk for flooding
Pop-up storms are a common occurrence during summer in Western North Carolina, but the risk of flooding varies significantly depending on the area’s level of development.
North Buncombe building off foundation laid by recent senior classes
Weaverville — (WLOS) Nobody wants to be THAT class, but someone has to do it. Really, you don't have a choice. It's simply a matter of accepting and embracing it. Many times a promising future is on the horizon, but it's far enough away that current and soon-to-be seniors will never relish in the rewards on their...
Hendersonville cools off with a community splash day event at Edwards Park
HENDERSONVILLE, N.C. (WLOS) — Today, after a few weeks of sweltering heat, the City of Hendersonville hosted its Splash Day at Edwards Park. After the city lost one of its community pools, a resident suggested hosting a splash day after seeing other communities do something similar. Local officials say...
