Volunteers needed for cleanup of historic cemetery: ‘This is how we maintain our history’
BAT CAVE, N.C. (WLOS) — A historic Henderson County cemetery hidden just off U.S. 64 is in need of volunteers after Helene left trees and debris covering nearly 100 graves. The Edney Family Cemetery, located near the intersection of Chimney Rock Road and Edney Inn Road in Bat Cave, suffered major storm damage during Hurricane Helene. At least 10 trees fell into the cemetery, and...
Heads up, Asheville: Storms could pack a punch Wednesday
ASHEVILLE, N.C. (828newsNOW) — A round of much-needed rain is on the way to Western North Carolina, but it could come with a few stronger storms mixed in. Forecasters with the National Weather Service Greenville-Spartanburg say a cold front moving into the region Wednesday will bring scattered showers and thunderstorms through Thursday night. While widespread severe weather isn’t expected, the area is under...
US attorney discusses violent crime with Asheville leaders after national report
ASHEVILLE, N.C. (WLOS) — Leaders and law enforcement officials in Asheville and Buncombe County met with U.S. Attorney Russ Ferguson to discuss violent crime in Asheville. The U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Western District of North Carolina shared an image on its Facebook page Friday, May 1, showing members of the Buncombe County Sheriff’s Office, Asheville Police Department and District Attorney Todd Williams in an...
Group of alleged Western NC wire bandits facing charges
Group of alleged Western NC wire bandits facing charges
Damaging Storms and 1 Inch Plus Rain Targeting Atlanta, Asheville, Greenville and Charlotte Wednesday...
SOUTHEAST — A severe weather risk has been officially issued for Wednesday, May 6, 2026, across the Southeast, with storms looking more intense during the afternoon and evening hours before the main event arrives after midnight. A Level 2 of 5 Slight Risk is in place near Atlanta and the western portions of the region, while a Level 1 Marginal Risk covers Asheville, Greenville, and...
Six local workers honored at Heroes of Hospitality Awards luncheon in Asheville
ASHEVILLE, N.C. (WLOS) — Tourism is a key driver of Asheville and Buncombe County's economy, and Explore Asheville used Travel and Tourism Week to spotlight the workers who help keep the industry running. Six people from a variety of industries were named honorees of the 2026 Heroes of Hospitality...
Asheville hotel hosts ‘Zelda Fitzgerald Week’ series, honoring the author’s legacy
ASHEVILLE, N.C. (WLOS) — Zelda Dearest, a hotel in downtown Asheville, is celebrating the legacy of American author and artist Zelda Fitzgerald this week. The hotel is hosting six nights of events as part of its second annual Zelda Fitzgerald Week, including live jazz, workshops, literary tributes and more.
High School Round Up: May 4, 2026
Hendersonville — (WLOS) A.C. Reynolds 2, North Buncombe 1 (F) Avery County 6, Mitchell 1 (F) Cherokee 7. Blue Ridge Early College 0 (F) East Henderson 2, Pisgah 1 (F) Murphy 4, Swain County 2 (F) Owen 2, Mountain Heritage 2 (F) Polk County 4, Hendersonville 3 (F) R-S...
‘Recycle Right’ With the Help of AVL Collects
Are you “recycling right?” We’ve all had that moment when we’ve gotten confused on what the City of Asheville accepts and does not accept in the Big Blue recycling bins. Getting it right is important and here’s why: As a city, our contamination rate is on...
After two major floods, Canton’s rebuild is moving forward, but the costs are climbing
CANTON, N.C. (WLOS) — For Caroline Ponton, the former director of the Canton Area Historical Museum, the building next door was never just the town hall. It was where people gathered; where decisions were made; where a small mountain town felt like family. "It was what I call a...

















