Weaverville under Buncombe Co. State of Emergency
The Town of Weaverville is operating under the Buncombe County State of Emergency and town offices will be closed on Monday due to inclement weather. Monday’s sanitation routes will be rescheduled for Thursday, pending road conditions. We will continue to keep the community informed regarding the resumption of...
Wakulla County Sheriff identifies skeletal remains found in October as North Carolina man
WAKULLA COUNTY, Fla. (WCTV) - The Wakulla County Sheriff’s Office has identified the skeletal remains found almost three months ago near the Apalachicola National Forest as Andrew Mason Esquilin of Asheville, North Carolina. The remains were located on October 30 by a Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission...
National Weather Service upgrades storm warning as Henderson County preps
HENDERSONVILLE – The National Weather Service is predicting up to 2 inches of ice to accumulate across much of Henderson County, with wind gusts of 35 mph and lows from the 20s down into single digits the night of Jan. 26. An ice storm warning, upgraded from a winter storm watch, comes into effect 1 p.m. Jan. 24...
Pedestrian killed in west Asheville collision
ASHEVILLE, N.C. (WLOS) — Police are investigating after a pedestrian was struck and killed along Smokey Park Highway on Thursday, Jan. 22, 2026, around 8:45 p.m. Asheville police said a preliminary investigation found that Eric Jonathan Cope was crossing the road at the 400 block, outside of a designated crosswalk,...
Upstate man sentenced to prison after deadly overdose in WNC
An Upstate man is expected to spend the next decade behind bars for his role in a deadly overdose in Western North Carolina.
First Responder Friday: Henderson County 911
The men and women who are on the other end of the line are known as the first first responders, but there are times when those 911 dispatchers have to act before crews can get to a scene.
LIST: Emergency shelters to open across WNC ahead of major ice storm this weekend
ASHEVILLE, N.C. (WLOS) — Shelters across western North Carolina will open their doors this weekend due to a major winter storm that is expected to bring widespread ice to the region. Buncombe County/Asheville:. Multiple "Code Purple" shelters will open their doors on Friday, Jan. 23, and Saturday, Jan. 24.
Riverside Cemetery: Asheville’s historic gem connecting past and present
ASHEVILLE, NC. (WLOS) — As America approaches its 250th birthday, News 13 is looking at places in the mountains that have helped to shape our nation. This week, News 13 is visiting the Riverside Cemetery and Park in Asheville. Nestled between traffic along Interstate 26 and the historic Montford...
Wake Up Happy At These Can’t-Miss North Carolina Breakfast Diners
Morning sunshine tastes better when you’re sliding into a cozy booth with a hot cup of coffee and a plate of fluffy biscuits smothered in gravy right in front of you. North Carolina takes breakfast seriously, and it shows in every sizzling skillet and buttery bite. This is a...
City, county governments announce closures ahead of wintry weather
HAYWOOD COUNTY, N.C. (WLOS) — Several western North Carolina municipalities have announced plans to close facilities and cancel scheduled events ahead of a potentially high-impact winter storm. The city of Asheville announced Thursday that all Parks and Recreation community centers will be closed Saturday, Jan. 24,...

















