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Crosses and Flags memorial for veterans in Henderson. The annual memorial for veterans from Henderson County is taking shape at central park, nearly 7,000 crosses will honor veterans.

ASHEVILLE, N.C. (WLOS) — The Asheville Police Department has charged a woman in connection with a fatal motor vehicle collision that occurred on April 20, 2026. Jane Neill Hughes, 68, has been charged with misdemeanor death by motor vehicle following an on-scene citation for unsafe movement. According to a...

ARDEN, N.C. (WLOS) — A reported structure fire in the early morning hours of Thursday, May 7, at Jim Campen Trailer Sales prompted westbound lane closures on Airport Road in Arden as emergency crews responded. The Asheville Fire Department reported that crews were dispatched to 14 Airport Road just...

The Lake Junaluska Conference and Retreat Center has announced the appointment of a new director of facilities to oversee the upkeep of all buildings, properties and infrastructure of the conference center. Seth Bauman, who formerly served as maintenance manager at Lake Junaluska, has been promoted to the role of director...

May is when North Carolina restaurants start acting like they know your diet is already doomed. Patios wake up, seafood gets bossy, and comfort food starts making very convincing arguments from across the table. A normal dinner plan can turn into a full Tar Heel State food mission fast, especially...

BUNCOMBE COUNTY, N.C. (WLOS) — All Buncombe County libraries will be closed on May 7. According to a news release from the county, the closures are due to a countywide staff training day. The county said in the release that Buncombe County's digital library is always available at buncombenc.gov/library.

ASHEVILLE, N.C. (WLOS) — A rise in arson cases across Asheville has fire officials calling attention to the issue during Arson Awareness Week. Investigators say some of that spike may be linked to better reporting, but they also point to a growing concern: vacant and damaged buildings left behind after Helene.

By condensing the traditional timeline, UNC hopes to reduce student debt and increase the accessibility. In a major shift for higher education in the Southeast, the University of North Carolina (UNC) System is moving forward with a pilot program to offer accelerated three-year bachelor’s degree programs. The initiative, approved...

NORTH CAROLINA — A crash has shut down all eastbound lanes of Interstate 26 near Weaverville, causing significant traffic disruptions in Buncombe County, according to officials. The closure is in effect near Exit 23 at the U.S. 19 Business interchange, around mile marker 23. Authorities said both eastbound lanes are closed as crews respond to […] The post Part of I-26 in North Carolina shut...

ASHEVILLE, N.C. (FOX Carolina) - A woman has been charged after a deadly crash in south Asheville. The Asheville Police Department said 68-year-old Jane Neill Hughes has been cited for unsafe movement and received an additional charge of misdemeanor death by motor vehicle following a thorough investigation and consultation with the Buncombe County District Attorney’s Office.