North Carolina public universities may see academic degree cuts soon after board vote
N.C. - Two of North Carolina's public universities will be allowed to eliminate more than a dozen degree programs ranging from ancient Mediterranean studies...
Social emotional learning is helping students improve their lives
ASHEVILLE, N.C. - At Fairview Elementary, they make social-emotional learning a priority. It's about teaching kids how to be empathetic, express their emotions, be...
Asheville Police arrest four men on gun and drug trafficking charges
ASHEVILLE, S.C. (FOX Carolina) - The Asheville Police Department arrested four men on Tuesday on gun and drug trafficking charges. The department said while...
Black Mountain residents pull together to preserve tree’s legacy
Nobody in Black Mountain knows exactly how old "Robo Oil Tree" was. Experts believe the white oak emerged some time in the 18th century...
Celebrating 70 years: Remembering Asheville’s downtown festival, Bele Chere
From 1979-2013, downtown Asheville held a festival every summer known as "Bele Chere." Stemming from ancient Scottish dialect, Bele Chere means "beautiful living." For...
Historic move: new group says HCA must sell Mission, Western NC’s main health care...
ASHEVILLE - In a historic move, elected officials, doctors and others have formed a group with the goal of compelling the sale of...
Asheville voters will see an $80M GO bond referendum on the November ballot
ASHEVILLE - Voters will see a new referendum on the November ballot for an $80 million general obligation bond package to fund housing,...
7 NC towns great for vacation, bad for retirement: See where 3 Western NC...
It's no secret that Asheville's tourist industry is booming, but an article from TheTravel suggested that outsiders limit their time in the city...
Educator, attorney to lead NC Mock Trial Program
The North Carolina Mock Trial Program has named named a veteran educator and licensed attorney from western North Carolina as its executive director....
Henderson County braces for potential flooding as rainfall continues
HENDERSON COUNTY, N.C. (WLOS) - Ongoing rainfall has continued to impact communities in the mountains. Alan Willis, captain of the Henderson County Rescue Squad,...
