Investigation ongoing after missing teen found dead in WNC
An investigation is ongoing after a teenager who had been reported missing was found dead in Western North Carolina.
Tales of Chanukah event to unites diverse communities through storytelling
BLACK MOUNTAIN, N.C. (WLOS) — The first night of Chanukah began Sunday, Dec. 14, across the world, and in Black Mountain, the Center for the Arts held a community event called Tales of Chanukah. Storytellers helped celebrate the Jewish festival of lights, hoping it could help bring all people...
UNC Asheville Receives $310,000 in USTA Grant Funding
ASHEVILLE, N.C. - The United States Tennis Association (USTA) today announced that it has awarded a $200,000 Tennis Venue Services grant to UNC Asheville, while USTA Southern contributed an additional $100,000 and USTA North Carolina added $10,000. The grant funds, which total $310,000, will be used towards the...
Food and Nutrition I Classes Earn ServSafe Food Handler Certification
Congratulations to the students in Ms. Peterson’s 3rd block Foods and Nutrition 1 class who obtained their ServSafe Food Handler Certification. This is a valuable certification for any student who plans on working in the food service industry. A ServSafe Food Handler certification shows that you understand basic food...
Dry, cold air holds in Asheville before rain moves in Thursday
ASHEVILLE, N.C. (828newsNOW) — Dry air remained in place across Western North Carolina on Monday, pushing relative humidity below 25 percent as temperatures rebounded slightly, according to the National Weather Service in Greenville-Spartanburg. Winds were lighter and conditions sunny and dry, though afternoon highs...
Marion man charged after failed burglary attempt: authorities
MARION, N.C. (WLOS) — A Marion man has been charged after authorities said he took a garage door opener from a vehicle parked outside a residence in an attempt to gain entry into the home. On the morning of Tuesday, Dec. 9, a deputy and a lieutenant with the...
Madison Co. commission elects new chair; update on Hot Springs library
MARSHALL - The county commissioners have a new chair for the first time since 2022. The Madison County Board of Commissioners approved Michael Garrison as its new chair, while Jeremy Hensley will remain the board's vice chair. Matt Wechtel had served as the board's chair since December 2022. Garrison previously...
Asheville’s vice mayor claimed tax break for Georgia residence
Public records show that for at least seven years, while registered to vote at an Asheville address — making her eligible to serve on City Council — Asheville Vice Mayor Antanette Mosley simultaneously claimed tax benefits in Georgia legally available only to permanent residents of the state. An...
Opinion: Yep, NIMBYism has reared its ugly head in Haw Creek development imbroglio
Sign up for free email updates from The Watchdog. You’ll be notified whenever we publish our latest award-winning investigative reporting, John Boyle’s Answer Man and Opinion columns, Tom Fiedler’s Democracy Watch, and more!. I’m not one to go around shouting, “NIMBYism! NIMBYism!” every time a group opposes...
Asheville residents weigh in on riverfront recovery after Helene
ASHEVILLE, N.C. (828newsNOW) — More than 200 people attended a city open house last week focused on recovery and planning for Asheville’s riverfront areas following widespread damage caused by Tropical Storm Helene. City officials said the strong turnout Wednesday highlighted community interest in the future of...
