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ASHEVILLE, N.C. (WLOS) — Another former resident of Asheville Academy for Girls is suing Wilderness Training & Consulting, claiming sexual, physical, and emotional abuse. The plaintiff, who is now 18, was at Asheville Academy's Black Mountain camp for over a year. The plaintiff claims a male mentor sexually...

On Wednesday, Sept. 17, Associate Professor of History Alvis Dunn organized the “Constitution Day Lecture”, with the help of Video Production Manager Kent Thompson, at UNC Asheville. As this happened during Constitution Day, since the historical document was signed on Sept. 17 1787, this was the ideal opportunity...

The Haywood County Board of Commissioners is accepting applications for one open seat on the Smoky Mountain Event Center Board. This board was formerly called the Agricultural Activities Center Board. It oversees agricultural, educational, recreational, and cultural events in Haywood County, including the annual...

After Hurricane Helene, Asheville city officials and residents have worked to help local businesses recover. Programs like TAP, Event Support mini-grants, and a Downtown Food Truck pilot have been introduced. Residents and business owners have shared positive comments about these efforts.

Regulators with the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services have given HCA-owned Mission Hospital until Nov. 9 to propose remedies.

The Black Mountain Police Department in North Carolina has launched a new program to connect with local children. The program features a children's book created by Officer Raquel Smith, who illustrated it, and School Resource Officer Adriana Stewart, who wrote the story. The book uses real Black Mountain Police...

YANCEY COUNTY, N.C. (WLOS) — On Wednesday, Oct. 22, Yancey County Planner Chris Sigmon stood in a field by the South Toe River, once home to more than 30 campers, said area residents. Sigmon worked to organize a major debris removal operation for a three-mile stretch of the river...

NORTH CAROLINA — A tragic accident claimed the lives of an adult and a child in a side-by-side UTV crash, according to the Yancey County Sheriff’s Office. Few details about the incident have been released. Investigators said the preliminary investigation indicates that speed was not a factor and that the crash...

BUNCOMBE COUNTY, N.C. (FOX Carolina) - The Buncombe County Sheriff’s Office said a man charged indecent liberties with a child is facing additional charges. Officials said Adam Ray was initially charged with contributing to the delinquency of a minor during an investigation earlier in October. He was also charged...

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