Group of Western North Carolina women launches magazine
WAYNESVILLE, N.C. (WLOS) — A group of Western North Carolina women tells News 13 that our region is about to get a little more glamorous. The women have launched a new magazine called Stylish Magazine. They say that it started with a vision of a few women wanting to elevate regional living.
Suspects in deadly Buncombe County area incidents appear in court, investigations continue
BUNCOMBE COUNTY, N.C. (WLOS) — The suspects of two separate deadly incidents in the Asheville area over the weekend made their first court appearances on Monday, Dec. 8. One of them was Hayden Ray Shores, 22, who was arrested and charged with murder after an early morning shooting on Sunday left one person dead,...
North Carolina school closings and delays for Tuesday
NORTH CAROLINA — Several school districts in Western North Carolina will not hold in-person classes on Tuesday, Dec. 9, 2025, due to winter weather conditions affecting the region. Multiple counties reported icy roads and hazardous travel, prompting officials to move to remote learning or cancel traditional classes...
UPDATE: Missing person Kevin Dwayne Lyles has been found safe
ASHEVILLE, N.C. (828newsNOW) — The Asheville Police Department issued a notice today that Kevin Dwayne Lyles, reported missing on Nov. 10, has been safely located. ASHEVILLE, N.C. (828newsNOW) — The Asheville Police Department is asking for the public’s help in locating Kevin Dwayne Lyles, who was reported missing on...
Helene recovery surpasses $1B in FEMA funding as additional $33M approved in NC
FEMA has announced an additional $33 million in funding for 44 North Carolina Tropical Storm Helene recovery projects, bringing the total to over $1 billion in Public Assistance grants to Western North Carolina communities.
‘Better every year’: Christmas Parade dazzles in Hendersonville
HENDERSONVILLE – Milo Garcia, 3, loved it when the Grinch walked down Main Street on a chilly evening over the weekend, he told the Times-News with his mother Andrea Garcia at his side. And he just couldn’t contain his excitement when the light-covered firetrucks came rolling by in Hendersonville’s Christmas Parade....
Asheville Native Aniyah Beck Recognized for Community Leadership with Parks & Recreation
Aniyah Beck is featured in the APR Innovators series by Asheville Parks & Recreation. The series highlights staff members who contribute to the community. Aniyah began working with APR in 2022 as a seasonal summer camp support staff member at the Linwood Crump Shiloh Community Center. She later worked with the teen...
Opinion: The saga of Auggie the Dachshund, aka the chalk artist lawbreaker, shows the...
The word “ridiculosity” is one of my favorites, mainly because it sounds made up — but also because it describes Asheville oh so well. Merriam-Webster defines the word as “the quality or state of being ridiculous: ridiculousness.” But it could just say, “Asheville, North Carolina, baby!”
Code Purple called for Tuesday, freezing temperatures expected overnight
ASHEVILLE, N.C. (WLOS) — Continuing cold weather prompted Buncombe County to continue Code Purple for shelters this week, at least through Wednesday morning. Shelters are available at the following locations:. For Women:. Safe Shelter (Women)| 27 Balm Grove - Transit Route: W2, W1, W6. ABCCM Transformation Village...
Dickens Festival returns to Biltmore Village, delighting families with holiday cheer
ASHEVILLE, N.C. (WLOS) — On Sunday, Dec. 7, the spirit of Charles Dickens was alive at the Historic Biltmore Village. Entertainers, costumed carolers, and warm treats filled the historic streets in a tradition that has been ongoing for years. "We've been doing Dickens Festival for over thirty years. We...

















