$800,000 Weaver Park renovation a strikeout, Little League families say
ASHEVILLE, N.C. (828newsNOW) — Weaver Park recently underwent an $800,000 renovation. However, despite the improvements promised by the project, residents say the park is worse now than before the renovation. On the project page for Weaver Park, several improvements to the recreation space were detailed, including:. Up
Severe storms leave widespread damage across Madison County; cleanup begins
MADISON COUNTY, N.C. (WLOS) — What started as a normal day quickly turned into a frightening few hours for people across Madison County as severe storms brought heavy rain, strong winds, and flooding Tuesday night. By Wednesday, the skies had cleared — but the impact of the storm was...
U.S. Marshals seeking Buncombe County fugitive after chase, crash
The U.S. Marshals Service is asking the public to be on the lookout for a man wanted out of Buncombe County.
Pet Pals: Peaches
(WLOS) — Meet Peaches!. She is an eight-month-old gray tabby cat who is shy but sweet. Peaches would do well in a home with kids and animals, as long as the animals are not too aggressive. If you are interested in Peaches, visit the Transylvania Animal Alliance Group at...
Judge rejects key HCA argument over its obligations for services at Mission Hospital
Since its sale to the for-profit HCA Healthcare seven years ago, Mission Hospital has been beset by complaints about declining care. Staff have left in waves, medical specialties have vanished and patient deaths have triggered threats from regulators that the hospital could lose crucial Medicaid and Medicare reimbursem
Authorities search for wanted man who fled traffic stop, crashed car: BCSO
BUNCOMBE COUNTY, N.C. (WLOS) — Authorities in Buncombe County are asking for the public's help in finding a man who they say fled from deputies during a traffic stop, according to the Buncombe County Sheriff's Office. Around noon on Tuesday, July 28, members of the agency's Illegal Gun Reduction...
Buncombe County deputies search for July 4th home break-in suspect
BUNCOMBE COUNTY, N.C. (FOX Carolina) - The Buncombe County Sheriff’s Office announced that it is requesting information regarding a break-in that happened on July 4th. Detectives said that they are working to identify a car and a person seen getting inside it who is suspected of breaking into a home in the 200 block of
Council approves Asheville Mall rezoning
Asheville City Council relaxed development rules on nearly 41 acres of the Asheville Mall at its Tuesday meeting. Overriding the recommendations of both city staff and Asheville’s Planning and Zoning Commission, Council members voted 4-2 to rezone the mall as Regional Business. The move strips “Urban Place” requirement
Tennessee authorities search for 2 missing people last seen headed to Asheville
ASHEVILLE, N.C. (WLOS) — A sheriff's office in East Tennessee is asking for the public's help in locating two people who were last seen on their way to Asheville. According to the Sullivan County Sheriff's Office, 43-year-old Casey Booher and 38-year-old Ryan Fleenor Sr. were last seen around July 14. Authorities said
Police ramp up gun violence crackdown after 2 killed in downtown Asheville shooting
ASHEVILLE, N.C. (WLOS) — After a fatal shooting in downtown Asheville left two people dead and several others injured, local police say they are intensifying their crackdown on gun violence and illegal firearms. In July alone, the city has experienced two shootings that resulted in fatalities. On Wednesday, July...

















