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Politics
2 years ago
Gov. Cooper gives WNC update, praises Black Mountain volunteers

North Carolina Governor Roy Cooper provided an update on the state of Western North Carolina in an interview with Melanie Wilkinson on Mix 96.5 and thanked volunteers for their bravery.

Local
2 years ago
Crews work to stabilize Blue Ridge Parkway

One crew had to stop work over the weekend to evacuate an unauthorized user who was hurt while in the park.

Local
2 years ago
‘Redneck Air Force’ delivers aid to Asheville area

Hundreds of volunteers have been using private helicopters to deliver aid to Western North Carolina residents.

Crime & Safety
2 years ago
Grand Theft Art-o: River Arts District looter apprehended

Dennis Gates Miller, 33, was apprehended on several misdemeanor and felony charges after attempting to evade arrest on a stolen motorcycle.

On The Town
2 years ago
Corn off the cob: Fall festival canceled at Eliada

The annual Eliada fall festival and corn maze has been canceled due to the impact of the Hurricane Helene storm. Nonetheless, the organization has a plan for donations.

Local
2 years ago
Buncombe County modifies early voting plan

Because of Tropical Storm Helene, the Buncombe County Board of Elections approved new times and locations for early voting

Health & Wellness
2 years ago
No strike: Mission Hospital, nurses agree to 3-year contract

The hospital and its nurses have been at the bargaining table since April.

Local
2 years ago
Buncombe County updates: Mental health, SNAP, MSD and more

The devastation left by Helene-related flooding is taking a toll, officials said Tuesday

Local
2 years ago
‘No call for help will go unheard’ sheriff says in Swannanoa speech

Buncombe County Sheriff Quentin Miller spoke alongside Swannanoa Fire Chief Anthony Penland to a small crowd of journalists about the local response to the Hurricane Helene disaster.

Local
2 years ago
FEMA: What you need to know

Thousands of people have been involved in the rescue, recovery and relief efforts in Western North Carolina