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Child's Tragic Death: Catawba Investigation, WNC Empathy - Read the latest News news from Greater Asheville Area on WNC Times. Catawba County -- July 15, 2026: Authorities have launched an investigation following the tragic drowning death of a toddler at a residence on High Ridge Circle late Monday evening.Emergency Re

GLP-1 fraud charges hit Asheville as Blackford Wellness owner Priscilla Hendrix faces 10 felony counts for allegedly diagnosing clients, forging prescription records, and distributing tirzepatide injections at doses double the FDA-approved maximum — while clients lost thousands and regulators nationwide struggle to kee

BUNCOMBE COUNTY, N.C. (WLOS) — Buncombe County is tied for the highest number of officer-involved shootings in North Carolina this year, according to the North Carolina State Bureau of Investigation. The latest shooting in the area happened on Wednesday, July 15, outside Shakey's bar in downtown Asheville, marking the.

Rep. Chuck Edwards (NC-11) and his wife, Teresa, have stepped away from the Golden Arches life. The couple has sold the McDonald's restaurants they operated across Western North Carolina, according to a news release shared Monday. The buyers are Christine and Chris Nevant of Asheville, longtime McDonald's franchisees,

Explore the often unseen connection between housing and domestic violence at the Housing Authority of Asheville’s event, Safe at Home: Understanding Domestic Violence, Housing, and Hope from 1:30-2:30 p.m. Thursday, July 30, in the Maple Crest Apartments. For many survivors, leaving an abusive situation also means find

The City of Asheville shared the latest design concept from ADW Architects for Fire Station 9, part of the Oakley Public Safety Complex. By replacing the current Fire Station 9 with a new structure at 711 Fairview Road, the City aims to upgrade facilities for first responders and improve service to the community.

Driving into town from the west on winding U.S. 64, signs appear in Chimney Rock Village that read “Raise the Rock,” then, around the bend when the road reaches Lake Lure, the lake is full for the first time since Tropical Storm Helene, nearly two years ago. Businesses have signs inviting visitors in and families spraw

For most people, a sharp pain lasts only a moment. For Weaverville resident and author Erika Conrad-Wess, one unexpected burst of facial pain in 2004 became the beginning of a journey that has lasted more than two decades. Now, Conrad-Wess is sharing that journey in her new memoir, “NERVE: A...

ASHEVILLE, N.C. (WLOS) — As Asheville's River Arts District continues recovering from Helene, some artists say rising studio rents are creating a new obstacle that could threaten the area's creative community. Artist Spencer Beals said making a living as an artist has always been financially challenging, but the cost..

Asheville Museum of History’s After Hours Summer Concert Series continues this month with bluegrass band The Nature Boys. Bring your blanket and food to the museum lawn for live music, family-friendly games and a chance to see the museum after hours. Finch Grocery will provide curated picnic baskets for pre-sale.