Asheville NC

When Andrew Crater was a young professional cyclist, riding and racing all over the world, he settled in Asheville to train. It’s no surprise, he said, that Jake Hill and Lennie Antonelli did the same. “There might be equally beautiful places, but they’re not going to be any better...

POLK COUNTY, N.C. (WSPA) – Polk County officials have released the name of the victim involved in a fatal incident at Big Bradley Falls over the weekend. 29-year-old Astrid Angelina Madrid Ticas has been identified as the woman who fell more than 70 feet from a hiking trail. Authorities were called to Holbert Cove...

ASHEVILLE, N.C. (WLOS) — Free meals will now be a guarantee for all Asheville City Schools students. The school district, in partnership with school dining service company Chartwells, will provide free breakfast and lunch to all students starting this upcoming school year. This initiative is part of the Community...

As the summer heat continues, the market abundance grows. We know main courses get all the attention, but let’s focus in on some stellar and versatile side dishes. The right accompaniments–and company–can elevate any meal while offering crisp and refreshing flavors. These gnocchi salad and peach panzanella recipes...

Submitted by Office of District Attorney Ashley Hornsby Welch. District Attorney Ashley Hornsby Welch announced the successful prosecution of a Swain County man on drug trafficking charges on Monday, July 14, 2025. A Haywood County Superior Court jury late Friday found Clinton Leslie Ensley, 45, guilty of:. One count...

WNC -- As Western North Carolina continues to recover from severe weather events, like the recent impact of Hurricane Helene, it's crucial to prioritize safety, especially concerning floodwaters. The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (NCDHHS) emphasizes preparedness and offers vital guidelines to...

There was a vote on a proposal to impose a temporary pause for open space development. The School District of Oconee County Board of Trustees has selected a superintendent during the board meeting on Monday. Calls to save clock tower in Spartanburg. Updated: 3 hours ago. |. Multiple people spoke...

ASHEVILLE, N.C. (WLOS) — An Asheville mother is hoping to raise awareness about pediatric organ donation as her six-year-old waits for new lungs. Wilson Perry has not slept at home in more than a year. “This was a kid who never got sick,” Perry's mother, Mindy Wilson, said.

Asehville -- Babies Need Bottoms Diaper Bank, a vital nonprofit serving Western North Carolina, has marked a significant milestone: the distribution of 2,500,000 diapers to families in need. This achievement underscores the enduring commitment of the organization, founded in late November 2017, to address a critical,...

BUNCOMBE COUNTY, N.C. (WLOS) — On Monday, July 14, Angelo Emayi Johnson, 26, pleaded guilty to multiple drug trafficking charges stemming from an incident on January 25, according to the Buncombe County District Attorney's Office. Johnson pleaded guilty to the following charges:. Trafficking opium/heroin (Class E),...