Henderson County woman accused of poisoning family members has bond hearing delayed
HENDERSONVILLE, N.C. (WLOS) — A woman who is being accused of murder after poisoning her family members during a Thanksgiving dinner had a court date on May 11 in Henderson County, but the case was moved to a different date. Gudrun Casper Leinen-Kugel was supposed to be in court...
Man charged with killing 3 people in North Carolina makes court appearance in Tennessee
SEVIERVILLE, TENN. (WLOS) — Devan Loving, who has been charged with murder in the deaths of three people in Fairview last week, went before a judge in Tennessee on May 11 and indicated he would agree to waive extradition. Around noon, 28-year-old Loving appeared in a Sevier County, Tennessee,...
Asheville Tea Company finds new, permanent home after Helene destroyed original site
ASHEVILLE, N.C. (WLOS) — Asheville Tea Company was ripped apart – literally – by Hurricane Helene in September 2024. But they refused to give up. Now, nearly 20 months later, the company has finally found a new permanent home. Over the next few months, the company will...
Black Mountain Brewing owner files federal lawsuit against town over permits, inspections
BLACK MOUNTAIN, N.C. (WLOS) — The company behind Black Mountain Brewing and the RailYard project has filed a federal lawsuit against the Town of Black Mountain and several current and former town officials, alleging years of inconsistent enforcement, constitutional violations and financial harm tied to the town's handl
Asheville police launch ‘Move Over or Get Pulled Over’ campaign
ASHEVILLE, N.C. (WLOS) — Drivers across parts of western North Carolina will see increased traffic enforcement this week as Asheville police launch their annual "Move Over or Get Pulled Over" campaign. The Asheville Police Department, in partnership with the North Carolina Governor's Highway Safety Program, announced t
Beers That Build Release Party Set for AVL Beer Week
Wicked Weed Brewing will host a Beers That Build and AVL Beer Week release party on Thursday, May 21, from 5 to 8 p.m. at its Brewpub at 91 Biltmore Ave. in Asheville. The event will feature the release of Appalachian RhuBerry, the next beer in Wicked Weed’s Beers That Build series. The strawberry rhubarb Berliner Weis
Handbell ringing group performs Mother’s Day concert in Flat Rock
FLAT ROCK, N.C. (WLOS) — Residents in Flat Rock celebrated Mother’s Day in an unexpected way Sunday evening, with a handbell ringing concert at the Episcopal Church of St. John in the Wilderness. WLOS. Dozens of mothers and grandmothers came out to the church on Sunday night to...
FIRST ALERT: Cold Front Brings Scattered Showers Today; Sunshine Takes Over Through Week
GREENVILLE, S.C. (FOX Carolina) - A cold front sweeps across the Western Carolinas today, triggering scattered showers and a few thunderstorms, but don’t expect much rain. The system moves through quickly, clearing by evening and opening the door to quieter pattern for most of the week. Today through Wednesday:...
10 Picturesque Airbnbs in Asheville—Cabins, Studios, Lofts, & More
Asheville, North Carolina, USA at twilight (Getty) Nestled in the Blue Ridge Mountains, Asheville is one of the most effortlessly scenic cities in the United States. Just a short drive out of the city, and you’ll find yourself close to some of Appalachia’s most popular hiking trails and lookouts. Within city limits, yo
Black Mountain teen helps restore Helene-damaged dog park
BLACK MOUNTAIN, N.C. (828newsNOW) — When Tropical Storm Helene blew through Western North Carolina in September 2024, the storm destroyed buildings, riverbanks and, in Black Mountain, River Walk Dog Park. A year and a half later, Amanda Latta, 16, is contributing to the reconstruction of River Walk, one picnic...

















