💰The @CityofAsheville just announced the launch of a $14.6 million grant program aimed at helping businesses impacted by Helene rebuild & recover.
Details on how much money could be available — and when owners can apply on @WLOS_13 at noon.
#HappeningNow About 100 @AVLCitySchools & @BuncombeSchools educators are up dark and early, checking in & boarding buses at the Asheville Mall to head to Raleigh for today’s “Kids Over Corporations” March. @WLOS_13
🚧 If you’ve ever been stuck in traffic on I-26, this is the kind of update you’ve been waiting for!
The largest section of @NCDOT ‘s I-26 Connector Project is breaking ground today—bringing improvements to Riverside Dr. from Hill St. to Broadway St. in Asheville. @WLOS_13
In North Asheville trees are starting to fall. @WLOS_13
One on Edgelawn Rd & one blocking the roadway on Windsor Rd took down a power-line.
There are about 70 power outages in the area.
I spoke with Duke Energy, they say they have crews assigned & on the way.
In the @WLOS_13 mobile tracker keeping an eye on severe weather expected to move through North Carolina later this morning.
🚨Thunderstorms, 60mph wind gusts, hail and tornadoes are possible.
We’re already hearing rumbling thunder and seeing lighting.
Fresh Market partners with local businesses like Poppy Popcorn & Devils foot. 🍺
They say having their products back on the shelves is a major part of keeping their businesses alive.@WLOS_13
Look at this line for the reopening of Hendersonville’s Fresh Market grocery store!
The Greenville Highway location has been closed for more than a year after Tropical Storm Helene flooded the store. Today, the community is finally welcoming it back. @WLOS_13
A Truckload of food is rolling into @MANNAFoodBank Asheville warehouse 🚛
40,000 lbs. worth, bringing much-needed support to families across WNC!
The charity is part of a nationwide service effort tied to America’s upcoming 250th anniversary.@WLOS_13
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints is behind the effort.
This is one of 250 truckloads of food being sent to 250 food banks in all 50 states. @WLOS_13
He’s doing the work through the Boys & Girls Club’s first-of-its-kind “Class2Club program.
Student behavior & academics @ Bruce Drysdale Elementary are already improving just 7 months into the program. @WLOS_13
“I was that kid with behavioral issues, so just being back at the elementary school I started at really makes a difference,” – Byran Wright said.
A former Henderson County Schools student goes back to the classroom to give students the extra support he wishes he had. @WLOS_13
Lobbying Happening right now outside of representative Chuck Edward’s office in Hendersonville— organizers are calling on him and other member of congress to impeach President Trump and abolish ICE. @WLOS_13
These three democratic candidates are running for @buncombeGov District Attorney.
See where they stand on repeat offenders, cooperation with ICE & whether they support building a new jail: https://t.co/lvOLtE0ceK
@WLOS_13
Short Sleeves Coffee may look like your typical neighborhood coffee shop — but head to the back, and you’ll find something unexpected. 🧐
On @WLOS_13 6pm get a sneak peek at the mini-museum drawing new attention to Beacon Village.
Now that the sun is up, it’s easy to see the sheet of ice on the roads & sidewalks near my neighborhood. It’s even starting to build up on tree limbs. @WLOS_13
🚨PSA stay inside! This ice is NO JOKE! I got stranded attempting to drive into work and had to walk home.
Stay in and watch @WLOS_13 for the latest update’s on conditions.
#HendersonCounty commissioners just
voted to turn a portion of the 20 temp. positions created to help with Hurricane Helene response & recovery into PERMANENT full-time roles. @WLOS_13
Got to slide out of work a little early today, so I decided to take part in the Dr. MLK Jr. March and Rally through downtown Asheville this afternoon. @WLOS_13
Today, we honor the life & legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. ✊🏾
Grateful to attend the 45th Annual MLK Jr. Prayer Breakfasts in #Asheville alongside leaders continuing his work for equality & justice.
WNC MLK events today ➡️https://t.co/lHsn8dGH9B @WLOS_13#MLKDay