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HENDERSON COUNTY, N.C. (WLOS) — At Upward Elementary School, first-grade teacher Kelly Fiveash was nominated by a thankful mom, who says Ms. Fiveash gave her daughter the confidence and academic skills she needed, along with a lifelong friendship. On Wednesday, April 1, Ms. Fiveash teaches her first graders basic...

Buncombe County -- To improve emergency response times in the heart of Asheville, Buncombe County is moving forward with the conversion of the former ... Buncombe County -- To improve emergency response times in the heart of Asheville, Buncombe County is moving forward with the conversion of the former General...

ASHEVILLE, N.C. (WLOS) — Parents attended a Buncombe County Board of Education meeting on Thursday to ask about the North Carolina state budget stall and the impact it will have on the school district. One of those parents was Natalie Dorsey, co-coordinator of the Buncombe County chapter of Public...

BUNCOMBE COUNTY, N.C. (WLOS) — A truck crossed the center line and collided head-on with a school bus carrying students from North Buncombe Elementary School on Clark's Chapel Road on Wednesday, April 1, according to the N.C. State Highway Patrol. Sgt. Robbie Baker said the truck driver was transported...

ASHEVILLE, N.C. (828newsNOW) — Buncombe County commissioners are beginning work on a fiscal year 2026-27 budget expected to top $500 million, as rising costs, economic uncertainty and growing service demands drive a significant increase in proposed spending. During a March 24 work session, county staff presented a...

MCDOWELL COUNTY, N.C. (QUEEN CITY NEWS) — Officials have charged a woman with allegedly causing the large Jumping Branch wildfire in McDowell County. According to the N.C. The Forest Service, the cause of the fire was deemed to have been sparked by an improperly discarded smoking material on private property on March...

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ASHEVILLE, N.C. (WLOS) — Spring is here! Photojournalist Steve Wilder captured a series of photos and drone footage of flowers blooming at Biltmore. From now through May 21, more than 100,000 flowers will be on display at the estate.

ASHEVILLE, N.C. (828newsNOW) — Your go‑to guide for the best live music happening around town this month. The Orange Peel is one of the Southeast’s preeminent concert venues. 101 Biltmore Ave., Asheville, N.C. 28801. (828) 398-1837. The Grey Eagle Music Hall and Pub. The Grey Eagle is...

A looming deadline on a critical wastewater agreement has exposed a growing divide between Canton officials and their private partner, with negotiations stalled over cost, oversight and the data needed to shape the town’s long-term infrastructure plans. Town leaders confirmed they do not yet have an extension in...