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Celebrating 70 years: Rev. Billy Graham's 1977 Asheville crusade
ASHEVILLE, N.C. (WLOS) — In 70 years of covering Western North Carolina, WLOS has had a front-row seat to one of the world's most famous Christian Evangelists: Rev. Billy Graham. Graham, who was born in Charlotte and lived in Montreat, became well-known for his televised crusades. News 13 dug...
A-B tech culinary team wins 2024 national championship
A student team from A-B Tech Community College’s renowned Culinary Arts and Hospitality program won the college’s second national championship on July 17 at the American Culinary Federation (ACF) Nationals. Regional winners vied for the national title during the ACF Annual Convention, held July 14-17 in Phoenix. The...
'No legal pathway' to keep popular Asheville river bar open, Buncombe County says
ASHEVILLE - As locals decry the impending closure of French Broad Outfitters riverside tubing, boating and bar operation at Hominy Creek, the result of a recently rediscovered 2006 conservation easement, Buncombe County says, legally, its hands are tied. "I know this is really sad news about French Broad Outfitters. The...
Asheville's Community Reparations Commission seeks extension to finalize plans
ASHEVILLE, N.C. (WLOS) — The Community Reparations Commission is asking the Asheville City Council for an extension into next year to complete their work. Dr. Noreal Armstrong, the chief equity and human rights officer for Buncombe County, showed commissioners the current status with 38 recommendations this week. The commission...
Livingston Apartment fatal shooting caught on video; son's bond reduced; 2nd man arrested
ASHEVILLE - A 23-year-old facing an attempted first-degree murder charge appeared in court July 16 for actions his defense attorney said were “inarguably reasonable and prudent.” The same day, a second man was arrested in connection to the June 24 fatal shooting at Livingston Apartments. Isaiah Rayshawn Waddell, 23, of Asheville, was arrested on June 25 and charged with attempted first-degree murder for shooting a 16-year-old juvenile who fatally shot his mother – Ashley Ryan Waddell –...
CrowdStrike outage could lead to new scam threats, local cyber experts say
ASHEVILLE, N.C. (WLOS) — On the morning of Friday, July 19, millions of people across the country went to log in to their devices and saw the effects of an update sent out by cyber security software provider CrowdStrike gone wrong. "Some of us might've initially thought that this...
‘More than just words on a sign’ Bridge dedicated to slain deputy
HENDERSONVILLE, N.C. (828newsNOW) — Dedicated. Determined. Fearless. Practical jokester. Hero. These are just some of the traits those who knew and loved Deputy Ryan Hendrix remember him by. Now, a bridge that sees more than 20,000 travelers each day in Hendersonville will call on those passing by to stop and remember, if only for a moment, the sacrifice Ryan made four years ago.
3 attacked, beaten at Asheville ‘Palestinian Resistance’ event
The Asheville Police Department is ““investigating an assault that occurred” during an Another Carolina Anarchist Bookfair seminar on June 29 at the West Asheville Library, the APD noted in a July 1 press release. After allegedly being attacked, violently beaten and dragged outside of the library, accusations...
Arrest Made in Asheville Hit and Run
Asheville -- July 19, 2024: Asheville Police Department Press Release: Asheville Police Department Patrol Officers. investigate a fatal collision in the East Asheville area in which a cyclist was struck by a vehicle Thursday afternoon. The preliminary investigation indicated Alexander Rozos (01/10/98) was on a bicycle traveling west near the...
North Carolina Golf Course Uses Llamas As Caddies
There’s a golf course in North Carolina that rents out llamas as caddies! They’re helpful with your clubs, but don’t offer the best advice on shots. Sherwood Forest Golf Club in Brevard, North Carolina lets you use llamas as caddies! It’s hilarious and awesome to see. Unless you’re a high school student looking for a summer job. In that case, it’s like South Park and “they took our jobs!” See more about the golf course that uses llamas as caddies below!
Letter: Help housing shortage via Women Build
Have you heard about Asheville Habitat for Humanity’s Women Build?. I helped lead the first house in 1994, and since then, women have worked together to build 19 affordable houses in Buncombe County to help with our critical housing shortage. It’s so much fun working with other women to...
Tombstone Tales: Bill Nye the Humor Guy buried in Fletcher
FLETCHER, N.C. (828newsNOW) — EDITOR’S NOTE: Everyone has a story — some more well-known than others. Across Western North Carolina, so much history is buried below the surface. Six feet under. With this series, we introduce you to some of the people who have left marks big and small on this special place we call home.
Buncombe County Homeowner Grant Program Now Accepting Applications
The inquiry process for the 2024 Homeowner Grant Program is now open. This program is officially in its fourth year, and qualified homeowners will have an opportunity to receive financial assistance for housing-related costs. The website buncombecounty.org/homeownergrant will be accepting inquiries through Sept. 30 or homeowners can call (828) 250-5500. You must call or submit an inquiry to determine eligibility.
East Asheville site proposed for new duplex, townhome housing development
Editors note: This story has been updated to reflect the project's correct review process. ASHEVILLE - A new residential development has been proposed for Oakley, adding new townhomes on a parcel between Wood Avenue and Bleachery Boulevard. The project, dubbed "Wood/Beachery Residential," proposes 13 new buildings that would contain a total of 23 townhomes...
SylvanSport Celebrates 20 Years with New Micro Adventure Series
Brevard, NC – July 20, 2024 – — SylvanSport, the Brevard, NC-based innovator and manufacturer of renowned adventure travel trailers, pop-up campers, rooftop tents, and outdoor gear, celebrates its 20th anniversary with the launch of its latest product line, the 2025 Micro Adventure Series (MAS). Maintaining the brand’s commitment to renowned design, quality, and comfort, MAS is all about being compact, lightweight, and nimble.
WTZQ's FM signal is back after July 17 lightning strike
On Wednesday, July 17, WTZQ radio suffered a major power surge when lightning struck in the tower field near the station’s antenna. According to radio station owner, Mark Warwick, the damage to equipment throughout the station was extensive. The FM translator was damaged beyond the ability of local engineers to repair. However, they were able to secure a rental translator to use while the other is being shipped back to the manufacturer. Engineers installed the rental translator, restoring the FM signal around noon tdoday.
Working together: Celebrating hidden gems
Editor’s note: This short feature is one of several brief looks at local professional collaborations included in Xpress’ Business-to-Business Issue. Justin Picone says some of his rooftop bar patrons are undecided on which is the more fascinating attraction — the venue’s magnificent view of Asheville’s skyline set against the Blue Ridge Mountains or Pillar Rooftop Bar’s “living wall.”
'Assailants' using toy 'Orbeez-style' guns to target walkers in downtown Asheville, NC, police say
ASHEVILLE, N.C. — A Western North Carolina police department released photos Thursday of "assailants" officers say are using "Orbeez-style" guns to target downtown pedestrians. Rick Rice with the Asheville Police Department said officers are asking for the public’s help identifying the individuals who used the toy water pellet guns...
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