Gracee Mattiace
Live News Desk Anchor at WLOS-TV (Asheville, NC)
reporter/anchor in nc // alumna of @fordhamnyc // born and raised in jacksonville, fl and warren, ri
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1 week ago |
wlos.com | Gracee Mattiace
CANDLER, N.C. (WLOS) — One Asheville organization has made Helene recovery their mission while keeping their mission statement the same: "To make Jesus known and inspire people to serve."Adopt-A-BlockVolunteers at the Asheville Dream Center's warehouse in Candler were preparing for another "Adopt-A-Block" event, a staple of the organization. Matthew Coleman, CEO of Asheville Dream Center and pastor at Revol Church, said they had been hosting the events well before Helene.
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2 weeks ago |
wlos.com | Gracee Mattiace
New lanes are now open along I-26 in Buncombe and Henderson counties. Drivers will see four lanes from US-25 to Airport Road and three lanes from Airport Road to Long Shoals Road. News 13 spoke to Mike Patton, the project's resident engineer, about what it took to get to this point and what still needs to be done. Q: How do you expect the new lanes to affect overall traffic flow in the area? A: "By opening more lanes, we bring more traffic to the interstate.
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2 weeks ago |
wlos.com | Gracee Mattiace
SALUDA, N.C. (WLOS) — Western North Carolina has seen many heroes step up to protect lives and property in the path of wildfires burning across the mountains. For the third time in six months, the town of Saluda was on high alert. Josh Holmes, the owner of Ward's Grill, said days after Helene his restaurant was open and serving food. We were outside with our flattop from home and we cooked thousands of burgers for people," he said.
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3 weeks ago |
wlos.com | Gracee Mattiace
MARCH 30, 2025 - Fire crews along Green River Cove Road working on suppression and rehab work in the burn scar areas. (Photo credit: WLOS Staff)
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3 weeks ago |
wlos.com | Gracee Mattiace
ASHEVILLE, N.C. (WLOS) — Displaced artists in the River Arts District are racing to find studio space as Asheville welcomes back visitors after Hurricane Helene. Artist Stephen Santore remembers how he and other artists prepared to weather the storm. “When we went in we lifted all of our stuff to eight, nine feet, and thought all of the important aspects of what we wanted to keep were protected," Santore said. We all know what happened next.
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Fire crews are meeting to discuss the strategy for the Black Cove Complex fires at the staging area in Tryon this morning. Officials say they are hopeful that the rain coming in will help with containment. @WLOS_13 https://t.co/SjFp2V1NYI
On the 6th month anniversary of Helene, wildfires are burning thousands of acres in the mountains. First responders are working overtime once again, but if there one thing I know… this community can get through anything. @WLOS_13 https://t.co/ZGYV1f1xXM
Good Monday morning! Let’s make it a great week ☀️ @WLOS_13 https://t.co/dvaoCSyK1N
