Asheville NC

As the U.S. Department of Transportation's Corridor I.D. program moves forward, potentially bringing passenger rail back to Asheville for the first time in 50 years, a newly finalized economic impact study has energized state rail advocates. “The Western NC rail corridor presents a unique opportunity to strengthen...

BREVARD, N.C. (WLOS) — Warning: This article contains sensitive subject matter that some may find disturbing. Viewer discretion is advised. The victim in the Feb. 10 fatal accident at the Transylvania County Landfill has been identified, according to the Transylvania County Sheriff's Office. The Sheriff's Office said...

Shelby Means and Maya de Vitry, two powerhouse bluegrass musicians, are teaming up for a special tour in which they share a bill, a band and the headline spot. And they’re coming to The Grey Eagle at 8 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 22, at 185 Clingman Ave., Asheville. “These midwinter...

Landowners with at least 10 acres of contiguous forest who experienced moderate to severe timber loss after Hurricane Helene may qualify for relief funds. Join EcoForesters, the NC Forest Service, and other natural resource professionals at a free workshop to learn who qualifies for the Timber Loss Relief Program,...

Car Jacking | iStock - Rattankun Thongbun The police officer wanted to steal another car in order to evade arrest after stealing from the department. The post Off-Duty Virginia Police Officer Steals Car and Fires Multiple Shots at Woman appeared first on MotorBiscuit .

Captain Chris Taylor with the McDowell County Sheriff’s Office is asking for the public’s assistance in identifying the individual pictured below at a local business on U.S. 221 North. If you recognize this person or have any information about this incident, please contact Capt. Taylor at (828) 652-2235,...

There was a death Feb. 10 at the Transylvania County Landfill expansion, the county announced in a Facebook post just before 5 p.m. that day. The Sheriff’s Office was on site investigating the incident at the time, it said. The landfill and other solid waste facilities are closed Feb. 11 “out of respect for all...

NORTH CAROLINA (WATE) — As repairs continue on I-40 after Hurricane Helene washed out part of the interstate at the Tennessee-North Carolina state line, the North Carolina Department of Transportation found a creative solution to protect endangered bats that called the old Pigeon River bridge near Exit 15 home. The...

BUNCOMBE COUNTY, N.C. (WLOS) — The Asheville-Buncombe Continuum of Care (CoC) is conducting its annual point-in-time count this week. From Tuesday, Feb. 10, through Wednesday, Feb. 11, community volunteers will canvas areas across Buncombe County to identify people experiencing homelessness. Point-in-time counts are...

ASHEVILLE, N.C. (WLOS) — After more than 30 days of delinquency on a $29,079 property tax bill, outside attorneys hired by Buncombe County will attempt for the next 30 days to contact the Mountaineer Inn’s owners and get them to pay up. Buncombe County's director of communications and...