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Code Purple in effect for Buncombe County and Asheville for Nov. 13-14

ASHEVILLE, N.C. (828NewsNow) — With temperatures expected to drop into the low 30s on the night of Nov. 13 and then below freezing on the night of Nov. 14, the Asheville-Buncombe Continuum of Care, in partnership with Buncombe County Gorvernment and the City of Asheville, has declared both days as Code Purple days.

Asheville, NC · 4h
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Replica of Vietnam War Memorial in Rutherford County

As Rutherford County, the State of North Carolina and others from across the region come together this week for the Wall That Heals, reflections of those who fought in the Vietnam War and those who died will be remembered and memorialized. The 3/4 Wall of Honor is a replica of...

Rutherford County, NC · 2d
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Marine veteran shares story of war, addiction and recovery in Asheville

ASHEVILLE, NC (WLOS) — More than 16 million veterans live in the United States, including more than 14,000 in Buncombe County, according to U.S. Census Bureau data. One of those local veterans is Kevin Rumley, a Marine Corps veteran and Purple Heart recipient chosen as the keynote speaker for Wednesday’s Veterans Day ceremony at the Charles George VA Medical Center. He hopes sharing how war, addiction and recovery changed his life will resonate with all generations and show how service can continue long after leaving the military.

Asheville, NC · 2d
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RADFest returns with free musical shuttles, pet adoptions and business boost

ASHEVILLE, N.C. (WLOS) — With colorful murals and artwork around every corner, Asheville’s River Arts District is already hard to miss. But, with hundreds of artists filling the streets this weekend, it’ll be even harder. The third annual RADFest, which organizers call the district’s biggest event of...

Asheville, NC · 1d
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New Medicaid requirements set for 2027 raise concerns amid rising insurance costs

ASHEVILLE, N.C. (WLOS) — New Medicaid requirements are approaching, raising concerns about how changes to healthcare coverage could affect patients across western North Carolina. For many families, the cost of health insurance is already becoming difficult to manage. "We've seen folks who went from paying $150 last year, their...

Asheville, NC · 19h

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Asheville approves lease with RiverLink to turn vacant lot into nature preserve

ASHEVILLE, N.C. (WLOS) — Asheville leaders have authorized a 15-year lease agreement with RiverLink to turn a vacant lot in the River Arts District into a nature-led preserve. City council members unanimously approved the measure at Tuesday’s meeting, allowing the city manager to execute the lease agreement for the...

Asheville, NC · 1d

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Swannanoa post office expected to open in 2027 with self-service kiosks

SWANNANOA N.C. (WLOS) — Swannanoa’s new post office will not have a traditional retail counter. Instead, customers will use self-service kiosks for most transactions, including buying stamps and shipping letters and packages, according to the U.S. Postal Service. The kiosks accept credit cards. Cash will be accepted at...

Swannanoa, NC · 20h