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Health & Wellness
4 months ago
Asheville area braces for weekend winter storm

Residents advised to shelter in place, stay off roads, stock up on essentials and plan for power outages

828newsNow's Pruett Norris demonstrates the layered clothing concept.
Health & Wellness
4 months ago
Safe, unconventional ways to stay warm without power

From hot water bottles to indoor tents, creative ways Asheville area residents can keep the cold at bay without electricity

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention The child’s cheek shows the characteristic rash associated with measles.
Health & Wellness
4 months ago
New measles case confirmed in Asheville area

Buncombe County health officials urge residents to call before seeking care; exposure linked to Food Lion and Mission Hospital

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention The child’s cheek shows the characteristic rash associated with measles.
Health & Wellness
4 months ago
Two new measles cases reported in Buncombe County

State total rises to seven as officials link cases to South Carolina outbreak

On The Town
4 months ago
Things to do in Asheville & WNC: Jan. 16-18

Salsa dancing, plant bingo, zombie movies and winter markets are all on the docket in our weekly weekend guide.

Health & Wellness
4 months ago
Try these food resolutions for a healthy start to 2026

Looking for a few food goals to aim for in 2026? Give these suggestions a shot.

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention The child’s cheek shows the characteristic rash associated with measles.
Health & Wellness
5 months ago
Measles, chickenpox cases trigger Buncombe County alert

Asheville area health officials stress vaccination as county investigates possible exposures

Health & Wellness
5 months ago
Three measles cases confirmed in Asheville area

Health officials say siblings were exposed during recent travel; possible exposure reported at Mission Hospital ER

Health & Wellness
5 months ago
YMCA spotlights free mentorship program for National Mentoring Month

Reach & Rise is a free mentorship program for youths age 6 to 17 offered through the YMCA. The local YMCA chapter, YMCA of Western North Carolina, is encouraging community members to come onboard as mentors this January, National Mentoring Month.

Education
5 months ago
Chickenpox outbreak confirmed at Fairview Elementary

Buncombe County health officials also monitoring an increase in flu and other communicable illnesses

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