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Study shows tourism spending in Buncombe County hits record high, nearly $3 billion
ASHEVILLE, N.C. (WLOS) — It's another record breaking year for Buncombe County in terms of tourism spending dollars. As a city and county that relies heavily on tourism, the latest study shows visitor contributions to our area are higher than ever. Visitors' spending reached $2.97 billion last year, that's...
Firm leading Asheville City/Buncombe School consolidation study says public input vital
ASHEVILLE, N.C. (WLOS) — With Buncombe County and Asheville City Schools going back to school in a matter of days, there's a big potential change that looms over this school year. The schools and county have been working with Prismatic Services Inc., a firm out of Charlotte, on a...
Business, nonprofit roundup: Homeowner grant applications now open
Owning a home has its perks, including building wealth, stable housing costs and the freedom to make a space your own. But, owning a home has some nonnegotiable costs: the mortgage, home insurance and property taxes. Buncombe County’s Homeowner Grant Program can help with those costs that cannot be put...
Dharma from the Public Domain with Sarah B.
Twice a year 103.3 Asheville FM changes its on-air schedule to make room for new shows and give current DJs a chance to move time slots or drop from the schedule, based on their needs. (Programming at Asheville FM is done entirely by volunteer DJs and show hosts.) This article...
HCA chased Mission doctors away and made a ‘debacle’ of emergency department, draft academic report says
A new working draft study out of Wake Forest University is the most comprehensive analysis of the personnel crisis at Mission Hospital to date, using hundreds of interviews, documents and media reports to tell the story of a mass exodus of doctors, a poor working environment for nurses and a dangerous situation for patients, all brought on by profit-centered management.
Asheville family finds strength in faith and basketball after tragic accident
ASHEVILLE, N.C. (FOX Carolina) - An Asheville family is finding hope through faith, community and basketball after a tragic accident lands their oldest child in the hospital. Lorenzo Lopez celebrated his 16th birthday hundreds of miles away from home in a Kansas hospital room. “You never know when life is...
Carolina Moment: Local knife maker turns passion into booming business
FLAT ROCK, N.C. (WLOS) — What started as just a hobby for local knife maker Joe Israel has steadily hammered its way into a booming business. Flat Rock Forge fired up in popularity during the pandemic. Soon after, it was featured in the international knife publication BLADE magazine. "I...
Plastic surgeon’s murder investigation uncovers unlikely suspect on ‘Dateline’
Investigators uncovered a trail of clues pointing to an unlikely killer after prominent plastic surgeon and local musician, Dr. Frank "Buddy" McCutcheon, was murdered in his Asheville, North Carolina home.
Grey Eagle Events Presents a Night of Local Talent
Asheville – On August 29, Grey Eagle Events will host an exciting evening featuring Ash Taylor, Andrew Wooten, and Fancy & The Gentlemen at The Outpost in Asheville. This event promises to showcase a blend of country, Americana, and southern rock, highlighting the vibrant local music scene. Doors open...
Local business owner says $37,000 worth of electric, mountain bikes stolen
ASHEVILLE, N.C. (WLOS) — Jeff Greiner, who owns the Adventure Center of Asheville, is doing his own detective work after he says thieves broke into his locked bike shop on the property and stole eight bikes worth more than $37,000. “It was so frustrating and disappointing,” said Greiner.
Asheville ice cream shop temporarily closes due to major leak, reopening date unknown
ASHEVILLE - A local ice cream parlor remains closed as clean-up and reconstruction continue following a major water leak. The Hop Handcrafted Ice Cream’s store at 640 Merrimon Ave. is expected to be closed for nearly two weeks after the store took in water from what’s reported as a backed-up drain from a neighboring eatery. ...
$1.08 MILLION ALLOCATED FOR REPAIRS TO HISTORIC CARL SANDBURG HOME DAM
The National Park Service approves$1,081,600 for Front Lane dam repairs atCarl Sandburg Home, available at the start of the new federal fiscal year. The Carl Sandburg Home, a national historic site located in Flat Rock, N.C. and home to American Poet Carl Sandburg, is anticipating repairs after Oct. 1, 2024. Repairs will affect Front Lake dam, built in the 1850s, which failed in Aug. 2022 from combined elements including the dam's age and corrugated metal pipe decay.
North Carolina State Bluegrass Festival kicks off 49th year in Marion
MARION, N.C. (WLOS) — The annual North Carolina State Bluegrass Festival has returned for its 49th year in Marion, N.C. from Thursday, Aug. 15 to Saturday, Aug. 17. Bluegrass performers likeRhonda Vincent, The Malpass Brothers and more are performing. General seating is first come first served. Attendees are advised...
Asheville-Buncombe homelessness body recommends new Ramada proposal with caveats
A community planning body on addressing homelessness narrowly endorsed in a vote Thursday night a new proposal for the site of the former Ramada Inn. The old hotel property in East Asheville has been unused for three years, with the building and land foreclosed upon after a prior public-private partnership imploded. BPR has previously reported that the out-of-state team behind Asheville's prior Ramada Inn project was unsuccessful in launching several other housing projects aimed at addressing homelessness in North Carolina.
WNC SAILOR'S TRAGIC DEATH SPURS FAMILY'S FIGHT AGAINST NAVY
This month marks two years since a young sailor from Etowah, N.C., tragically drowned in the Baltic Sea while serving aboard the USS Arleigh Burke. His parents, Lee and Nikki Spearman, are now taking legal action against the U.S. Navy, alleging negligence in their son's death. On Aug. 1, 2022,...
Marion Man Charged with Break-in and Larceny
Yancey County -- August 16, 2024: Robert Luther Dover, Jr. of Marion with felony Breaking or Entering, two counts of. Larceny After Breaking or Entering, and two counts of Obtaining Property by False Pretense. Dover was issued a $50,000 secured bond. On July 21st an Old Fort resident reported two...
Western North Carolina churches unite for '828 Revival' at Radiant Church
ARDEN, N.C. (WLOS) — Churches from across Western North Carolina have gathered at Radiant Church to hear from eight pastors from different churches. This event brings church members from across the region to come together for a time of fellowship. Radiant Church Arden is hosting its second '828 Revival'...
Bat boy captivated by American Legion World Series giants
SHELBY, N.C. — There's a great southern charm here at Keeter Stadium, home of the 2024 American Legion Baseball World Series. On a muggy Thursday afternoon, that charm included giant ceiling fans — much needed — circulating atop the outdoor grandstands. As players rightfully stole the spotlight...
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