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Three small earthquakes were recorded across eastern Tennessee and western North Carolina within a span of just a few hours, according to data released by the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS). Three Earthquakes Recorded Overnight in Tennessee and North Carolina. The first earthquake struck near Friendsville, Tennessee, at

ASHEVILLE, N.C. (WLOS) — Gas prices have dipped by more than 12 cents per gallon from the week before, following a nationwide trend, according to GasBuddy. Patrick De Haan, head of petroleum analysis at GasBuddy, said in a June 8 press release that the average price of gasoline has declined in almost every state as oil

HENDERSON COUNTY, N.C. (WLOS) — The Boys and Girls Club of Henderson County is helping provide free hygiene products to young people. They have installed a vending machine at the club to ensure young people have access to products they might not otherwise have access to. The club's CEO,...

ASHEVILLE, NC — North Carolina is split into two distinct weather stories Tuesday, June 9, with western mountain and foothill communities facing ongoing scattered showers, periods of heavy rainfall, and localized flooding risk through the day, while central and eastern portions of the state enjoy mostly dry conditions

The Henderson County Board of Commissioners voted to increase property taxes by 4.3 cents at its June 3 meeting to pay for $17.6 million in additions to the Fiscal Year 2027 budget. That increase accounts for spending on education, law enforcement and solid waste, among other areas, making for a total of $244.8 million

POLK COUNTY, N.C. (WLOS) — A man has been indicted in the killings of an elderly Polk County couple who were found dead in their burned home in May. District Attorney Andrew Murray confirmed Tuesday, June 9, that a grand jury indicted Christopher Shane Turner, 42, on two counts of murder in connection with the deaths o

BUNCOMBE COUNTY, N.C. (WLOS) — On Tuesday, June 9, Congressman Chuck Edwards' staff will hold mobile office hours in McDowell, Buncombe, and Madison counties. Location: Across from the Old Fort Railroad Museum. 53 N Railroad Street in Old Fort. Time: 9:15 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. Location: Swannanoa Fire and...

Two inmates who escaped from the Vance County Detention Center last week are back in custody after a five-day, multi-agency manhunt that stretched across North Carolina. According to the North Carolina State Bureau of Investigation, Michael Miles and Lishawn Knott were arrested without incident around 12:20 a.m. Tuesda

Hundreds of people turned out over the weekend for the annual Mermaid Parade and Festival in Marshall. It marked the first time the Madison County town along the French Broad River has held the event since Hurricane Helene. Nyssa Lyon, who lives in Marshall, said the festival’s return is especially...

ASHEVILLE, N.C. (WLOS) — A Barnardsville man who was named as a habitual felon was sentenced on June 5 in Buncombe County Superior Court following his convictions for drug trafficking and armed robbery. According to a June 8 news release from Buncombe County District Attorney Todd Williams, John Wesley...