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Asheville City Council approves $15.5M in funding for Small Business Support Program - The City of Asheville
In an important next step for small business recovery following Tropical Storm Helene, the Asheville City Council approved a $15.5 million funding recommendation on Tuesday, January 27, to support the City’s Small Business Support Program (SBSP), funded through the Community Development Block Grant–Disaster Recovery (CDBG-DR) program.
Hundreds run Mental Health Matters 5K in support of counseling center
Hundreds of runners gathered Saturday at UNC Asheville for the fourth annual Mental Health Matters 5K.
From concerts to tournaments, Asheville expands entertainment footprint - Asheville's 828 News NOW
City leaders say a new venue could bring Broadway productions and larger touring shows while Harrah’s Cherokee Center continues expanding its reach
On the Record: Council member Sheneika Smith on her reelection bid, faith and the Clark Sisters
Asheville City Council member Sheneika Smith has run and won in her last two bids for Council. This time around, she faces five other candidates, the majority of whom have served in elected government positions.
Mission Health announces visitor restrictions, citing high rate of flu in WNC
WLOS News 13 provides local news, weather forecasts, traffic updates, notices of events and items of interest in the community, sports and entertainment programming for Asheville, NC and nearby towns and communities in Western North Carolina and the Upstate of South Carolina, including the counties of Buncombe, Henderson, Rutherford, Haywood, Polk, Transylvania, McDowell, Mitchell, Madison, Yancey, Jackson, Swain, Macon, Graham, Spartanburg, Greenville, Anderson, Union, Pickens, Oconee, Laurens, Greenwood, Abbeville and also Biltmore Forest, Woodfin, Leicester, Black Mountain, Montreat, Arden, Weaverville, Hendersonville, Etowah, Flat Rock, Mills River, Waynesville, Maggie Valley, Canton, Clyde, Franklin, Cullowhee, Sylva, Cherokee, Marion, Old Fort, Forest City, Lake Lure, Bat Cave, Spindale, Spruce Pine, Bakersville, Burnsville, Tryon, Columbus, Marshall, Mars Hill, Brevard, Bryson City, Cashiers, Greer, Landrum, Clemson, Gaffney, and Easley.
A Hospital Was Slated To Open in 2025. Amid a Legal Battle, It’s Still a Field of Dirt.
By Andrew Jones | KFF Health News Madison County, tucked in the mountains of western North Carolina, has no hospital and just three ambulances serving its roughly 22,000 people. The ambulances frequently travel back and forth to Mission Hospital in Asheville, the largest and most central hospital in ...
Opinion: Remembering Hurricane Helene, recognizing climate change, regardless of politics
Two years after Hurricane Helene devastated Asheville, the author argues leaders are ignoring climate change.
New businesses rise in Fountain Inn and Asheville
A Fountain Inn coffee house, a Greenville outdoor-gear shop and an Asheville fitness studio open new locations, boosting local businesses and community spirit.
This public health week, the US is squandering health and wealth
The human costs of underfunding public health are not abstractions.
Small business owners receive early look at $14M recovery grant program across Asheville
Small business owners recovering from the impacts of Helene are getting an early look at the application process for a grant program set to provide more than $1
New grant program targets lingering Helene recovery gaps for Asheville businesses
More than $14 million in grant funding will soon be available to small businesses across Asheville as part of a new effort to support their Helene recovery.
Bessent heads to G20 to rally allies on Iran as tariffs strain ties
The Group of 20 finance ministers is meeting in Asheville, North Carolina, on Monday and Tuesday.
Kids receive screenings, supplies and more at Asheville back-to-school health fair
In Asheville, Appalachian Mountain Health helped get young ones ready for school.
Youth Mental Health Action Lab: Leveraging First Spouses to Drive Change
First Spouses and state policy teams from across the country convened in Asheville, North Carolina on March 9–10 for NGA’s Youth Mental Health Action Lab, marking the kickoff of NGA’s 2026 Youth Mental Health initiative. Building on work NGA has supported since 2022, sessions explored the landscape of the youth mental health crisis, emerging best […]
Proposed fee increases in Asheville spark worries among residents and businesses
The City of Asheville is considering increasing fees for several services, including water, solid waste and parking.
More than 700 cyclosporiasis cases reported in North Carolina: health officials
WLOS News 13 provides local news, weather forecasts, traffic updates, notices of events and items of interest in the community, sports and entertainment programming for Asheville, NC and nearby towns and communities in Western North Carolina and the Upstate of South Carolina, including the counties of Buncombe, Henderson, Rutherford, Haywood, Polk, Transylvania, McDowell, Mitchell, Madison, Yancey, Jackson, Swain, Macon, Graham, Spartanburg, Greenville, Anderson, Union, Pickens, Oconee, Laurens, Greenwood, Abbeville and also Biltmore Forest, Woodfin, Leicester, Black Mountain, Montreat, Arden, Weaverville, Hendersonville, Etowah, Flat Rock, Mills River, Waynesville, Maggie Valley, Canton, Clyde, Franklin, Cullowhee, Sylva, Cherokee, Marion, Old Fort, Forest City, Lake Lure, Bat Cave, Spindale, Spruce Pine, Bakersville, Burnsville, Tryon, Columbus, Marshall, Mars Hill, Brevard, Bryson City, Cashiers, Greer, Landrum, Clemson, Gaffney, and Easley.
UNC Health buys Westgate Shopping Center land for plans of new Asheville hospital
UNC Health says Westgate Shopping Center is the future home of its proposed new hospital in Asheville.
UNC Health seeks approval for new hospital in Asheville
The state-owned, nonprofit, academic health system is appealing a separate Certificate of Need decision awarding 95 beds to Mission.
North Carolina lawmakers highlight health care, grocery costs at Asheville event
With early voting underway in North Carolina, two state representatives stopped in Asheville as part of a national bus tour.
Health officials investigate possible measles exposure in Buncombe County
North Carolina health officials are warning of a possible measles exposure in Asheville.
PGA Tour gig helps laundry business pay bills and rebuild momentum
A struggling business owner is getting a boost because of Biltmore Championship Asheville.
Asheville Restaurant Week boosts business during tourism off-season after Helene
Local restaurant managers are sharing with us their excitement for Asheville Restaurant Week from Feb. 17 through Feb. 23.
Now open in South Asheville, Novant Health launches new mammography mobile unit
Novant Health has launched a mobile mammography unit, bringing breast cancer screenings directly to Western North Carolina communities.
Police: Suspect killed after officer-involved shooting at Asheville business
The Asheville Police Department said it is investigating an officer-involved shooting that took place on Tuesday night.
Businesses known for unique offerings in Asheville expand to Greenville
Businesses with Asheville ties are now expanding to downtown Greenville
Public during Asheville hospital hearing: 'Mission Hospital should not get one more bed'
AdventHealth, Mission Health, Novant Health and UNC Health West are all seeking the 92-bed certificate of need, though some have more public support than others.
Organizers stress post-Helene support at WomanUP networking event
Over 300 women packed together in a conference room at Asheville-Buncombe Technical Community College to connect with other women in business.
The Block in Bloom: Spring market pop-ups energize historic Black business district
Throughout the spring, entrepreneurs will flock to The Block — the historic heart of Asheville’s Black business and cultural district — for the Ujamaa Marketplace. The monthly, recurring vendors’ market launched in March and will continue to run through May, with a final special all-day gathering set for Juneteenth. On this week’s cover, starting left, alexandria ravenel, Aisha Adams and Ramona Young.
NC high school football scores from Week 5
The 2026 North Carolina high school football season is entering Week 5. Follow along for live updates and scores from this week's games
Man accused of breaking into downtown Asheville business eight separate times
Asheville Police Department reported that a man has been arrested in connection with a series of break-ins and larcenies at a downtown business.
Hendersonville hospital celebrates opening of Adolescent Behavioral Health Center
WLOS News 13 provides local news, weather forecasts, traffic updates, notices of events and items of interest in the community, sports and entertainment programming for Asheville, NC and nearby towns and communities in Western North Carolina and the Upstate of South Carolina, including the counties of Buncombe, Henderson, Rutherford, Haywood, Polk, Transylvania, McDowell, Mitchell, Madison, Yancey, Jackson, Swain, Macon, Graham, Spartanburg, Greenville, Anderson, Union, Pickens, Oconee, Laurens, Greenwood, Abbeville and also Biltmore Forest, Woodfin, Leicester, Black Mountain, Montreat, Arden, Weaverville, Hendersonville, Etowah, Flat Rock, Mills River, Waynesville, Maggie Valley, Canton, Clyde, Franklin, Cullowhee, Sylva, Cherokee, Marion, Old Fort, Forest City, Lake Lure, Bat Cave, Spindale, Spruce Pine, Bakersville, Burnsville, Tryon, Columbus, Marshall, Mars Hill, Brevard, Bryson City, Cashiers, Greer, Landrum, Clemson, Gaffney, and Easley.
Bridgeman rallies to win inaugural Biltmore Championship Asheville
The 26-year-old from South Carolina won his first PGA Tour title earlier this year at Riviera in the Genesis Invitational.
Waste Watch: How community colleges spent taxpayer-funded mental health recovery dollars
WLOS News 13 provides local news, weather forecasts, traffic updates, notices of events and items of interest in the community, sports and entertainment programming for Asheville, NC and nearby towns and communities in Western North Carolina and the Upstate of South Carolina, including the counties of Buncombe, Henderson, Rutherford, Haywood, Polk, Transylvania, McDowell, Mitchell, Madison, Yancey, Jackson, Swain, Macon, Graham, Spartanburg, Greenville, Anderson, Union, Pickens, Oconee, Laurens, Greenwood, Abbeville and also Biltmore Forest, Woodfin, Leicester, Black Mountain, Montreat, Arden, Weaverville, Hendersonville, Etowah, Flat Rock, Mills River, Waynesville, Maggie Valley, Canton, Clyde, Franklin, Cullowhee, Sylva, Cherokee, Marion, Old Fort, Forest City, Lake Lure, Bat Cave, Spindale, Spruce Pine, Bakersville, Burnsville, Tryon, Columbus, Marshall, Mars Hill, Brevard, Bryson City, Cashiers, Greer, Landrum, Clemson, Gaffney, and Easley.
Biltmore Championship Asheville brings business boost beyond the golf course
As thousands of golf fans attend the Biltmore Championship Asheville, some businesses beyond the course say they are also seeing a boost.
Person dies after police shootout at North Carolina business
The shooting happened at a strip mall in Asheville.
They sent their teens away for treatment. Then, everything unraveled.
After two suicides led to the sudden closure of Asheville Academy, families who had spent thousands were left scrambling to help their kids in crisis.
Helene recovery continues as Asheville businesses reopen 18 months later
Many businesses are still rebuilding after Helene, with a few of them having their reopenings this week."Today is the culmination of a year and a half of really
When might Asheville's post-Helene small business program begin?
Asheville's post-Helene Small Business Support Program could take its next step with the selection of organizations to administer local grants.
Cirque du Luxe brings circus entertainment to Spartanburg
News, weather, sports for Greenville, Spartanburg, Anderson, and Pickens, SC and Asheville, Hendersonville, NC. CBS affiliate, Channel 7
Haywood Road repaving begins as west Asheville businesses and drivers brace for disruption
Starting today, a 2-mile stretch of Haywood Road in west Asheville will close for repaving work.
5K memorial walk raises funds for first responder mental health support
Community members gathered Saturday at Asheville-Buncombe Technical Community College for the inaugural 5K walk event benefiting first responder mental health.
City council approves $15.5M to support Asheville small businesses
Asheville City Council approved $15.5 million to support the city’s Small Business Support Program (SBSP).
WCU political expert explains Rep. Edwards' censure, breaks down overwhelming vote
WLOS News 13 provides local news, weather forecasts, traffic updates, notices of events and items of interest in the community, sports and entertainment programming for Asheville, NC and nearby towns and communities in Western North Carolina and the Upstate of South Carolina, including the counties of Buncombe, Henderson, Rutherford, Haywood, Polk, Transylvania, McDowell, Mitchell, Madison, Yancey, Jackson, Swain, Macon, Graham, Spartanburg, Greenville, Anderson, Union, Pickens, Oconee, Laurens, Greenwood, Abbeville and also Biltmore Forest, Woodfin, Leicester, Black Mountain, Montreat, Arden, Weaverville, Hendersonville, Etowah, Flat Rock, Mills River, Waynesville, Maggie Valley, Canton, Clyde, Franklin, Cullowhee, Sylva, Cherokee, Marion, Old Fort, Forest City, Lake Lure, Bat Cave, Spindale, Spruce Pine, Bakersville, Burnsville, Tryon, Columbus, Marshall, Mars Hill, Brevard, Bryson City, Cashiers, Greer, Landrum, Clemson, Gaffney, and Easley.
Crews fight overnight fire at Asheville business
The Asheville Fire Department worked to put out a fire at an Asheville business early Thursday morning.
Buncombe County Health and Human Service has confirmed three cases of measles in the County. - The City of Asheville
As of January 6, 2026, there have been 3 confirmed cases of measles in Buncombe County. Currently, there are no cases of measles in the City of Asheville.
Roy Cooper brings 'Make Stuff Cost Less' tour to Asheville, targets health costs, tariffs
Former North Carolina Governor and U.S. Senate candidate Roy Cooper brought his "Make Stuff Cost Less" tour to Asheville on Friday.
Biltmore Championship Odds, Picks And Best Bets For Asheville
Ben James, Jacob Bridgeman and Rasmus Højgaard headline the best bets as the PGA Tour opens its FedExCup Fall at a brand-new Asheville venue this week.
Ex-Asheville business owner charged with daughter's murder denied bond
A former Asheville business owner accused of fatally poisoning her daughter with wine at Thanksgiving was denied bond.
Police: Man arrested for breaking into local business 8 times
A man has been charged after officers say he broke into a downtown Asheville business numerous times.
Blue Ridge Health plans new medical facility in Hendersonville
WLOS News 13 provides local news, weather forecasts, traffic updates, notices of events and items of interest in the community, sports and entertainment programming for Asheville, NC and nearby towns and communities in Western North Carolina and the Upstate of South Carolina, including the counties of Buncombe, Henderson, Rutherford, Haywood, Polk, Transylvania, McDowell, Mitchell, Madison, Yancey, Jackson, Swain, Macon, Graham, Spartanburg, Greenville, Anderson, Union, Pickens, Oconee, Laurens, Greenwood, Abbeville and also Biltmore Forest, Woodfin, Leicester, Black Mountain, Montreat, Arden, Weaverville, Hendersonville, Etowah, Flat Rock, Mills River, Waynesville, Maggie Valley, Canton, Clyde, Franklin, Cullowhee, Sylva, Cherokee, Marion, Old Fort, Forest City, Lake Lure, Bat Cave, Spindale, Spruce Pine, Bakersville, Burnsville, Tryon, Columbus, Marshall, Mars Hill, Brevard, Bryson City, Cashiers, Greer, Landrum, Clemson, Gaffney, and Easley.
Officer-involved shooting results in fatality near Asheville downtown business: police
A person is dead following an officer-involved shooting that was reported to happen overnight near a downtown Asheville business.According to a July 15 early-mo
YMCA of Asheville hosts free senior health care event
The YMCA of Asheville is hosting a free event offering health care services for seniors in the community on Monday.
Some Asheville businesses that suffered Helene losses ineligible for $14M grant program
Small business owners seeking a share of the more than $14 million Asheville Recovers Together grant are being urged to review eligibility requirements.
Chuck Edwards sells McDonald’s franchises amid tight congressional race
The North Carolina U.S. member of Congress and his wife transferred their franchises to Asheville operators Christine and Chris Nevant.
HEALTH ALERT: Measles exposure reported in Buncombe County, NCDHHS officials say
Officials were informed of a measles case in a resident of another state who traveled through Asheville while infectious.
Council to explore Parkside entertainment center development
Asheville City Council is weighing the future of a 2.43-acre parcel, referred to as “Parkside,” which is currently used as a parking lot for city staff. The site could become home to a 2,500-seat entertainment venue.
Potential measles exposure reported at Asheville hotel, NCDHHS says
There was a measles case from an out-of-state person who traveled through Asheville in August, the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services said.
A storm destroyed her tea factory. One Canadian friend kept the business alive 2,300 miles away
Two businesswomen made a promise to each other, and after two years of support, the Asheville Tea Company in North Carolina will reopen
Moved from Western US to East Coast; happier in North Carolina
I spent years living in big cities like Denver and Salt Lake City, before moving back East. Now, I love my life in Asheville, North Carolina.
New Asheville sports bar will put women’s games on every screen
Q-Hall, the city’s first women’s sports bar, will open on Asheville's South Slope within the next few months.
Asheville Museum of Science to be featured on 'World's Greatest!' TV series
The Asheville Museum of Science (AMOS) will soon be featured on an upcoming episode of the television series "World's Greatest!"
Pardoned Jan. 6 rioter who opened Asheville business faces backlash
Lewis Cantwell, a Trump-pardoned Jan. 6 rioter, opened a downtown Asheville bar in May and is now facing online backlash for his past.
Council to explore Parkside entertainment center development
Asheville City Council is weighing the future of a 2.43-acre parcel, referred to as “Parkside,” which is currently used as a parking lot for city staff. The site could become home to a 2,500-seat entertainment venue.
Asheville grants $855K to business accelerator, extends recovery program through 2028
Asheville grants $855,000 to Optimist Ventures, an accelerator for Asheville entrepreneurs affected by Hurricane Helene.
Helene flooding reshaped River Arts District; leaders say recovery is far from over
The River Arts District looks dramatically different two years after Helene, but local business owners and community leaders say rebuilding is far from over.
Officers shoot and kill man at WNC business, police say
A man has died after officers shot and killed him at an Asheville business.
Preserving Asheville’s Black business district: A Story of Resilience
Resilience has long been part of the Amazing American story: surviving hardship, rebuilding, and thriving again against the odds.
Asheville wellness business owner accused of illegally prescribing GLP-1 drug
The owner of an Asheville wellness business is facing 10 felony charges after investigators accused her of diagnosing clients without a medical license in N.C.
More Asheville business owners band together through community connection meet-ups
Local entrepreneurs have been growing their businesses for free through community connection meet-ups, according to business leaders.
Local businesses tee up golf-themed food for Biltmore Championship Asheville
The Biltmore Championship Asheville is officially underway, bringing PGA Tour competition to WNC and putting local businesses in front of a new crowd.
Owlet nursed back to health, thanks to woods visitors, local veterinarian, firefighters
A great-horned owlet originally found on the ground in need of critical care in the UNC Asheville woods is now back home, living a healthy life.
Inside Novant Health’s new South Asheville Medical Park
Novant Health previews its new South Asheville Medical Park, including imaging, outpatient surgery and a mobile mammography unit.
North Carolina lawmakers push hemp restrictions as Asheville business warns of impact
Asheville businesses brace for weekend demonstrations on Merrimon Avenue
Some businesses are giving customers a heads-up about possible traffic.
Buncombe sheriff hopefuls spar over jail staffing, mental health
ASHEVILLE - Buncombe County Sheriff Quentin Miller and his political opponent, Gary Parris, butted heads over a range of issues at a candidate forum hosted Oct. 2 by the Council of Independent Business Owners. Among issues on which they clashed were mental health, staffing issues and jail overcrowding.
Asheville business owner faces uncertainty as land acquisition begins I-26 connector
The North Carolina Department of Transportation (NCDOT) has begun a new phase of land acquisition for its Asheville I-26 Connector Project.
LIVE: Suspect killed after officer-involved shooting at Asheville business
Officials said the suspect died in the hospital on Wednesday.
'We lost everything': Western NC businesses seek support after Helene as recovery drags on
In 2024, the storm devastated parts of the region, including Asheville's River Arts District.
UNC Greensboro defeats VMI 84-70 in Southern Conference Tournament
ASHEVILLE, N.C. (AP) KJ Younger had 29 points in UNC Greensboro's 84-70 victory against VMI on Friday night in the Southern Conference Tournament to extend the Keydets' losing streak to 17 games.
Tourists down ‘Burgers, 10-8, for second straight night
ASHEVILLE, N.C. — Six straight wins. Sole possession of first place in the South Atlantic League Southern Division. And a dominant pitching performance. Wednesday night had everything, and the Asheville Tourists came out on the right side of all of it, beating the Hub City Spartanburgers 10-8 behind a gem from Yeriel Santos and big nights […]
Business owners seek safety solutions after police used pepperballs to clear bar crowd
Asheville business owners are calling for more proactive police presence and safety solutions after police used pepperballs to disperse a large crowd downtown.
Officials: Measles case reported in Asheville hotel
North Carolina state health officials report a case of measles in Buncombe County with potential exposure at a hotel in Asheville.
People at Work: Local chocolatier cooks up major step for family business - Asheville's 828 News NOW
Molly Cook, the chocolatier behind Marble & Steel Craft Chocolates, a chocolate company she owns and operates with her husband, John Cook, is preparing a big step for her local business.
Black Mtn introducing new food and beverage entertainment zone at 49th annual Sourwood Festival
News, weather, sports for Greenville, Spartanburg, Anderson, and Pickens, SC and Asheville, Hendersonville, NC on channel 7
Asheville business owner charged with poisonings had prior fraud allegations
An Asheville business owner was indicted Jan. 28 in the murder of her daughter and in a 2007 cold case. A 2016 lawsuit alleged business fraud.
Asheville film event to spotlight mental health, raise funds for counseling services
Filmmakers from across the Carolinas will be taking stage in Asheville as a regional film event aims to spark conversation about mental health.
New Asheville sports bar will put women’s games on every screen
Q-Hall, the city’s first women’s sports bar, will open on Asheville's South Slope within the next few months.
Things to Do in Asheville This September: Classes, Sports, and Special Events
The final days of summer fun mix with the crisp air of fall as Asheville Parks & Recreation brings a September welcome mat to the community full of activities built to help explore, connect, and discover. Whether your goal is to make a change like leaves on trees throughout the city, meet new people, or [...]