Canton to repurpose old A&P building into new market and event space
CANTON, N.C. (WLOS) — Some of the buildings in Canton that were flooded by Tropical Storm Fred and Hurricane Helene will be torn down, but town leaders say one prominent structure will be repurposed instead. Canton is turning the old A&P building on Park Street into an open-air space...
Thomas Chapel tour explores historical significance of prominent local landmark
The Gothic Revival wooden structure sitting atop a hill overlooking Cragmont Avenue, on the west side of Black Mountain, has been a well-recognized local landmark for over a century. However, the humble character of the house of worship, measuring approximately 1,800 square feet and topped with a prominent bell tower,
Heavy rain triggers landslides, shuts down Chimney Rock State Park temporarily
CHIMNEY ROCK, N.C. (WLOS) — Heavy rainfall over Memorial Day weekend left its mark across western North Carolina, including at one of the region’s most popular tourist destinations. A landslide has forced the temporary closure of Chimney Rock State Park, as experts say the recent weather created conditions...
Bearwallow Mountain Road reopens after crews repair flood washouts and broken pipes
HENDERSON COUNTY, N.C. (WLOS) — A Henderson County road has reopened after flooding last week. North Carolina Department of Transportation crews made repairs to the unpaved section of Bearwallow Mountain Road. They fixed washouts and cleared broken pipes, restoring traffic by Wednesday, May 27. NCDOT also said they fin
Homeless housing project at former Ramada Inn expected to open in 1.5 years
ASHEVILLE, N.C. (WLOS) — News 13 has learned the Ramada Inn homeless housing project could take at least another year and a half before units open. The California-based developer Friendship for Affordable Housing owns the former Ramada Inn. A representative says the company is confident its application to secure...
Scattered thunderstorms possible in western North Carolina, Upstate on Monday
ASHEVILLE, N.C. (WLOS) — Residents across western North Carolina and Upstate South Carolina should keep an eye on the sky today. The Storm Prediction Center has placed the region under a level 1 out of 5 risk for severe thunderstorms Monday afternoon and evening. While a widespread outbreak is...
The Sprawling North Carolina Orchard And Farm Market Where Crowds Line Up For Hot...
The line snakes past the apple bins and nobody checks their watch. That is the scene at this sprawling North Carolina orchard, where hot fried pies and fresh cider have turned a simple farm market into a weekend pilgrimage. The pastry shatters when you bite into it, warm apple filling...
Asheville police, Highway Patrol part of Operation Spring Cleaning: 157 fugitives captured
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (WLOS) — A three-month, multi-jurisdictional enforcement surge called "Operation Spring Cleaning" netted big results for all the agencies involved, and among those were the Asheville Police Department and the North Carolina State Highway Patrol. According to a June 1 news release from United States Atto
Stalled Hendersonville condo developers fight contractor’s $7M lawsuit
This story has been updated to add new information. HENDERSONVILLE – The developer behind a stalled luxury condo project in downtown Hendersonville denied allegations that it owed its construction contractor millions of dollars, in an answer filed May 28 in Henderson County Superior Court. Turner Construction filed sui
2 accused of armed robbery attempt at convenience store
SPRUCE PINE, N.C. (WLOS) — A man and woman were arrested and charged after an incident at a convenience store, according to a Spruce Pine Police Department Facebook post. On May 31, Spruce Pine police said officers responded to a convenience store where a man was brandishing a gun and demanding money.

















