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BUNCOMBE COUNTY, N.C. (WLOS) — A vehicle fire along Interstate 40 in Buncombe County backed up traffic along the busy roadway on Christmas Eve. According to a TIMS alert from the North Carolina Department of Transportation (NCDOT), the incident began around 2:38 p.m. about two miles west of Exit 44 (Smokey Park...

YANCEY COUNTY, N.C. — Sherry Housley, a 74-year-old cancer survivor, lost everything in Helene. “I live on Social Security and what little artwork that I can create to bring in extra income,” said Housley. “But I knew I would not be able to rebuild here.”. But once...

BUNCOMBE COUNTY, N.C. (WLOS) — The Asheville Buncombe Community Christian Ministry (ABCCM) is calling on the community's help to finish out the Christmas Angel Tree Program. There is an overwhelming need this year and the window to respond is quickly closing. As of Tuesday, Dec. 23, more than 950...

Two rock climbers stranded on a cliff face overnight in freezing temperatures were rescued Dec. 22 in Pisgah National Forest. The rescue, on the Sunwall area of Looking Glass Rock was a collaboration among the Connestee Fire Rescue, the Transylvania County Rescue Squad and the Henderson County Rescue Squad, according...

This year, North Buncombe High School bus driver Donald Roberts will turn in his key for the last time — but what a ride he’s had. After serving generations of the students, he is retiring from a position he’s held at the school for 37 years. “These...

A Florida physician pleaded guilty to stealing over $12,000 in items donated for Hurricane Helene relief. Posing as a volunteer for a nonprofit, Mark Anthony Smith stole donated disaster relief supplies from the Swannanoa area, including camping stoves, heaters, propane tanks and generators. Deputies later recovered...

The glitz and glam of Hollywood captures the attention of Americans starting from an early age. Beyond celebrities' Instagram Stories and red carpet poses, there are actors out there paying their dues and honing their craft in pursuit of a sustainable career or a fulfilling sideline. Submitting to casting calls is a...

Earlier this month, the Hendersonville City Council honored Police Lieutenant Matt Capps for his graduation from the FBI National Academy. Lt. Capps joined over 250 law enforcement professionals who graduated on Sept. 4 from the FBI National Academy in Quantico, Va. The class included 22 members of law enforcement...

Asheville City Hall offices will be closed Wednesday, December 24, through Friday, December 26, as well as January 1, 2026. The following city services will be affected by the holiday closures. ART Bus Service. Asheville Rides Transit (ART) holiday schedule will be as follows:. Service will be closed after 6:30...

SWANNANOA N.C. (WLOS) — A new grocery store opened in Swannanoa over the weekend. The Rite Buy Grocery in Beacon Village officially opened its doors on Saturday, Dec. 20. Owner Diana Rhodes told News 13 that she has spent the past seven months preparing for the opening. This comes...