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'I just want him back': Bruce Haddock's brother searches for help

ASHEVILLE, N.C. (WLOS) — Before the videos played, Kwame Haddock described his younger brother, Bruce. "The funniest guy I knew. Like, he used to always make me laugh. I had to look for my brother to make me laugh, and I thought he was a comedian and whatnot. And he's very talented at music and freestyling and rapping about his life," he said.

Asheville, NC · 2d
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This Cozy North Carolina Ukrainian Café Serves Homemade Varenyky, Borscht, And Cabbage Rolls Straight From Grandma’s Recipes

The woman baking your bread learned from her mother, who was the village baker in Ukraine’s Carpathian Mountains. Her cooking came from her grandmother. I love that kind of family recipe trail. Now those recipes live in a small café in the North Carolina mountains. Varenyky, borscht, and cabbage...

Asheville, NC · 1d
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4 custom home building tips from WNC Parade of Homes winners

ASHEVILLE, N.C. — Building a custom home in Asheville or Western North Carolina starts long before crews pour the foundation. The homesite you choose, the builder you hire and the decisions you make during planning can shape everything from construction costs to how well the finished home fits your lifestyle.

Asheville, NC · 1d
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First Accumulating Snow of the Season Brings 3 to 6 Inches to North Carolina Mountains Including Boone, Banner Elk, and Mount Mitchell

NORTH CAROLINA — The first accumulating snowfall of the season is underway for the highest elevations of the North Carolina mountains. Areas above 4,200 feet along the North Carolina and Tennessee border could see 3 to 6 inches or more, with bursts of snow on and off through Saturday morning. A strong cold front moving through the state is setting the stage for the coldest air of the season so far.

North Carolina · 1d

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Beaver Lake Bird Sanctuary begins $100K restoration

ASHEVILLE, N.C. (828newsNOW) — Work is underway at Beaver Lake Bird Sanctuary in North Asheville, where crews are replacing sections of an aging boardwalk as part of a $100,000 restoration project. Blue Ridge Audubon announced that construction has begun on the first phase of the project, which includes replacing...

Asheville, NC · 1d

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Microsoft outage: The internet reacts

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WSYX) — Did you survive the great Microsoft outage of 2026?. Since things were a little slow, we may have scrolled through Instagram a time or two on Thursday. We noticed there was plenty of content making light of the Microsoft situation.

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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 · 2d

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Buncombe County midterm election results officially certified

ASHEVILLE, N.C. (828NewsNow) — The Buncombe County Board of Elections has officially certified the 2026 General Election midterm results, following the completion of the canvass. The Board announced in a Nov. 13 news release that the canvass, which is the official process of determining whether all the votes have...

Buncombe County, NC · 1d

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Introducing ‘On This Date in the 828’: A look at past events in WNC

ASHEVILLE, N.C. (828NewsNow) — This is a new feature for 828NewsNow, where we will chronicle the events that happened in the 828 area code each week. This first introductory article will highlight the events that happened just on Nov. 13, but future articles, which will publish every Sunday, will chronicle events that happened for the week ahead.

Asheville, NC · 1d

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Pet Pals: Charles

(WLOS) — Meet Charles!. He is seven years old and has a lot of love to give. Charles loves cuddles and would do well in a nice indoor home. If you are interested in Charles, visit the Asheville Humane Society website.

Asheville, NC · 1d

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Asheville radio station preserves broadcasting history with museum

ASHEVILLE, N.C. (WLOS) — Radio Asheville 103.7 FM first hit the airwaves back in 2003. By 2014, they had suffered financial difficulties to the point where they were going to have to shut down. That's when Davyne Dial stepped in and convinced the station's board to transfer the FCC...

Asheville, NC · 1d

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Franklin's offensive evolution tops biggest WNC football playoff takeaways

There are only nine Western North Carolina high school football teams left standing in the NCHSAA and NCISAA playoffs following the second round and state semifinals. Here are our two biggest takeaways from the second round of the playoffs. GROWING PAINS: How 2025 growing pains helped Asheville High football reach third round of 2026 NCHSAA playoffs Anderson Terrell helps Franklin advance to NCHSAA playoffs third round Franklin defeated West Henderson 42-21 to advance to the third round of the NCHSAA playoffs. Franklin has long been powered by its running game, but quarterback Anderson Terrell's emergence has added another dimension to the offense. The senior entered this week with 1,325 passing yards, 15 touchdown passes and just three interceptions while completing 68% of his attempts. "It's all about experience and confidence with Anderson," Franklin coach Josh Brooks said. "He's got both. He's started over 30 games for us at the varsity level. He wants the pressure. He wants the big game atmosphere." With defenses forced to respect both running back Garrett Young and Terrell, Franklin is better equipped to make its deepest playoff run in more than a decade. Tuscola doesn't blink, advances to NCHSAA third round for first time since

Asheville, NC · 16h

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Things to do in Asheville and WNC: Nov. 13-15

ASHEVILLE, N.C. (828newsNOW) — As Western North Carolina moves into the middle of November, local traditions and community gatherings are beginning to take on a holiday feel. This weekend, Asheville’s River Arts District will welcome visitors for RADfest, bringing attention to the artists and businesses that continue to rebuild...

Asheville, NC · 2d

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UNC Asheville alumnus expresses concerns for Buncombe County after running for North Carolina Senate

UNC Asheville alumnus CJ Domingo ran for the North Carolina Senate in the 2026 midterm elections, campaigning on economic freedom, climate change and the effects of artificial intelligence on Buncombe County. Domingo, a 2014 UNCA graduate who majored in microbiology, decided to run after feeling unheard by local government officials....

Buncombe County, NC · 1d

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Tombstone Tales: The last burial at South Asheville Cemetery

ASHEVILLE, N.C. (828newsNOW) — A simple inscription on a gravestone at South Asheville Cemetery offers a glimpse into the life of a young Navy sailor who died during World War II. “Beloved Husband.”. The words appear on the headstone of Robert Clifton Watkins, who was just 33 when he...

Asheville, NC · 8h

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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 · 1d

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Freezing temps trigger Code Purple, opening 100-plus emergency shelter beds in Asheville

ASHEVILLE, N.C. (WLOS) — As freezing temperatures move into western North Carolina, local nonprofits are working together to provide emergency shelter for people experiencing homelessness, opening more than 100 beds through Asheville’s Code Purple program. The Asheville-Buncombe Continuum of Care (CoC) has officially initiated the 2026-27 Code Purple...

Asheville, NC · 23h

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This Colorful North Carolina Mural Is Where Fans Leave Flowers To Honor Dolly Parton

Some people pick a salon by checking prices or reading a menu of services. Others pick one because Dolly Parton is smiling at them from a wall. In West Asheville, one bright building does double duty as a busy hair salon and a cheerful roadside tribute to the queen of country music. Fans stop for photos, some leave flowers, and plenty walk inside for a fresh cut.

Asheville, NC · 1d