Documentary film tells the story of preserving Cherokee language
In 2019, the Tri-Council of Cherokee tribes declared a State of Emergency for the language. There are fewer than 1,500 remaining fluent speakers. The...
Miss Central Carolina 2024 shares journey to creating mental health non-profit ‘Crying Out Loud’
WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. - A beauty queen is more than the crown she adorns. "It's everyday work, it's hard work. I've been preparing for the...
Watchdog: Asheville school program excludes white, Asian students
A public high school medical internship program in Buncombe County is under legal scrutiny for excluding white and Asian students from participating in the...
Former Asheville firefighter’s home destroyed in fire; nephew calls for community support
ASHEVILLE, N.C. (WLOS) - Tim Calloway was an engineer for the Asheville Fire Department, serving his community of Buncombe County for more than 27...
Despite vacancies crime dropped, raising the question: does Asheville need more police?
ASHEVILLE - The city saw a record drop in crime last year, including decreases in violence and property crime, despite a force that is...
Ex-NC Rep. Cody Henson of Hendersonville found not guilty of assault on a female
HENDERSONVILLE - A former state representative who was arrested by the Henderson County Sheriff's Office on Dec. 4, 2023, and charged with misdemeanor...
Marshall board rejects Marshall Mountains Campground proposed for Redmon Road
MARSHALL - Campgrounds may seem like a good use of land in Madison County. But there is a lot to take into account when...
I-26 Connector: Asheville calls for reduced speed limit on part of Patton Avenue
ASHEVILLE - City Council members are calling on the N.C. Department of Transportation to reduce the speed limit planned for Patton Avenue as part...
Asheville-based addiction recovery provider agrees to payment plan after $46M lawsuit
ASHEVILLE - A $46 million lawsuit against an Asheville-based recovery management firm has been put on hold, unless owners of the company make periodic...
Joint Asheville police, sheriff patrols commence amid 18% drop in violent crime
ASHEVILLE, N.C. (WLOS) - On Friday, Jan. 26, the Buncombe County Sheriff's Office is set to patrol the downtown streets alongside the Asheville Police...
