Canton ABC store to officially reopen at new location after Helene damage
CANTON, N.C. (WLOS) — Following impacts from Hurricane Helene, the Canton ABC store is reopening at a new location on Friday, May 22. The original store was completely flooded by Helene. Canton Mayor Zeb Smathers will take part in a ribbon-cutting for the grand reopening at 10 a.m. at...
Davidson River Campground’s reopening date pushed to early September
PISGAH FOREST, N.C. (WLOS) — The Davidson River Campground is still scheduled to reopen this year after undergoing renovations, but for a second time, that reopening date is changing. The U.S. Forest Service had originally anticipated the campground's renovations, which began in November 2025, to take six months and...
McDowell County Woman Faces Burglary Charges from 2020 and 2023
McDowell County -- May 20, 2026: The McDowell County Sheriff’s Office News Release: Recently solved two burglary cases dating back to 2020 and 2023 th... McDowell County -- May 20, 2026: The McDowell County Sheriff’s Office News Release: Recently solved two burglary cases dating back to 2020 and 2023 thanks to advancem
6 bears, including 2 cubs, euthanized after home break-ins in Haw Creek, Black Mountain
BLACK MOUNTAIN, N.C. (WLOS) — Six black bears, including two cubs, were euthanized after separate home break-ins in Haw Creek and Black Mountain, according to wildlife officials. The North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission says the incidents were a direct result of bears relying on human food sources. "I understan
Jury finds Highway Patrol guilty of retaliation in NC trooper’s suit
A federal jury in Asheville has found the North Carolina State Highway Patrol guilty of retaliation in the case of a state trooper who was fired after raising concerns about mandatory COVID testing. The jury verdict Tuesday included an award of $500,000 in damages for plaintiff Jonathan Daniel Williams. The...
Claywood to Host Wine and Whiskey Coursing Dinner on Thursday, May 21st
Claywood will host a Wine & Whiskey Coursing Dinner on Thursday, May 21, offering guests a seasonal dining experience built around food, storytelling and paired pours. The dinner runs from 6 to 8 p.m. at Claywood, 317 7th Avenue East in Hendersonville. Tickets are $150 per guest, plus tax and gratuity.
Super El Niño is coming … let’s not forget the animals
A “super El Niño” is coming. At least, that’s what I’ve been hearing lately. And when we get this much attention on a weather pattern set to affect practically everyone on Earth, it makes me stop and think. And what I'm sure comes as a...
Classic car show celebrates Coxe Avenue’s “Motor Mile” history
Dozens of classic Chrysler and other vintage automobiles are set to line Coxe Avenue for the free Motor Mile Classic Car Show in downtown Asheville. The show will stretch along Coxe Avenue between Hilliard and Buxton Avenues, the city’s first zoned automobile district. Several 1920s-era automobile dealership buildings
Asheville Detours Offers Downtown Scavenger Hunt Tours Through May 23rd
Asheville Detours is offering private, self-guided scavenger hunt tours of downtown Asheville through Saturday, May 23, giving groups a flexible way to explore the city before Memorial Day weekend. The tours are available daily from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. and take place at various locations in downtown Asheville. Groups...
Movies and TV shows casting in Asheville
The glitz and glam of Hollywood captures attention starting from an early age. Beyond celebrities' Instagram Stories and red carpet poses, there are actors out there paying their dues and honing their craft in pursuit of a sustainable career or a fulfilling sideline. Submitting to casting calls is a big part of that jo
