Previously missing 15-year-old boy found, sheriff’s office says
HENDERSON COUNTY, N.C. (WLOS) — UPDATE: William Hopkins, 15, was found and is safe, the Henderson County Sheriff's Office announced hours later. The Henderson County Sheriff's Office is asking for the public's help in finding a runaway teen. The sheriff's office said William Hopkins, 15, was last seen around...
A Secret North Carolina Campsite With A Stunning Swim-Perfect Waterfall
Picture this: you’re deep in the Blue Ridge Mountains, where the road turns to gravel, the signal disappears, and the world finally goes quiet. This isn’t just a campsite, it’s a reset button in the middle of Pisgah National Forest. No crowds, no noise, no distractions. Just...
Fire officials step up burn ban citations amid high wildfire danger across WNC
POLK COUNTY, N.C. (WLOS) — A citation for violating the statewide burn ban will cost $283 as fire officials across western North Carolina step up enforcement to issue warnings and tickets tied to recent fire activity. Fire marshals from Buncombe to Polk counties confirm they're actively writing citations and...
Henderson County breaks ground on four-story courthouse expansion project
HENDERSON COUNTY, N.C. (WLOS) — Henderson County leaders broke ground Monday on a major courthouse expansion and renovation project designed to expand the county's justice system facilities as the population grows. The Judicial Center Addition & Renovation Project includes a new four-story courthouse addition and renovations to the existing...
Gas prices in Asheville area average $3.90 a gallon as Iran war continues
ASHEVILLE, N.C. (WLOS) — Gas prices in Asheville appear to be holding steady this week, though they remain notably higher than both last month and the same time last year. Gasoline in the Asheville metro area — which includes Buncombe, Haywood, Henderson and Madison counties — is averaging $3.90 per gallon as of Monday afternoon, April 13, according to GasBuddy's fuel insights. That is down one cent...
Mission Hospital marks National Volunteer Month by prepping meals for Asheville nonprofit
ASHEVILLE, N.C. (WLOS) — April is National Volunteer Month, and Mission Hospital marked the occasion with an on-site volunteer effort aimed at helping people facing food insecurity in western North Carolina. HCA Healthcare held the activity at Mission Hospital, bringing partners and colleagues together to make sandwiches for the...
📋 Multiple Administrative Jobs Now Open in Buncombe County, NC
Buncombe County has a few solid openings this week for folks who keep offices running smoothly. If you’re organized, friendly, and good with details, these roles are worth a look.
Saluda Grade trail updates to be discussed at April 23 public meeting
Anyone wanting to learn about the latest developments regarding the Saluda Grade Rail trail is invited to a public meeting April 23 from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at Polk County High School, 1681 N.C. Highway 108 in Columbus, North Carolina. Plans for a trail connecting communities from Inman in Spartanburg...
Asheville meth traffickers sentenced to federal prison for drug scheme: US attorney
ASHEVILLE, N.C. (WLOS) — Two Asheville residents convicted in a methamphetamine trafficking case have been sentenced to federal prison, U.S. Attorney Russ Ferguson for the Western District of North Carolina announced. A press release from Ferguson's office states that 45-year-old Jennifer Fox was ordered to serve 139 months in...
Clyde considers data center moratorium, seeks public input
CLYDE, N.C. (WLOS) — After strong opposition to data centers in neighboring Canton, leaders in Clyde are now considering taking action of their own. The town will hold a public hearing on Thursday, April 16, on a possible moratorium. Town of Clyde leaders say no company has proposed a...
