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.
$101M awarded to victims of Hendersonville wall collapse, making history in North Carolina
HENDERSONVILLE, N.C. (WLOS) — The largest award for a personal injury claim in North Carolina history has been awarded five years after a deadly wall collapse in Hendersonville. Three of the victims received $101 million in total: Two of the injured workers each received $45 million, and the wife...
Two people arrested after four children test positive for meth in North Carolina
NORTH CAROLINA — A North Carolina couple has been arrested after four children tested positive for methamphetamine and marijuana and one child showed signs of abuse, according to the McDowell County Sheriff’s Office. Authorities said the investigation began in April after the Department of Social Services received a re
Drive hit back-to-back HR’s in 8th to power past Tourists 5-3
GREENVILLE (Greenville Drive) – Greenville (20-29) slammed the door on Asheville’s (11-39) two-game winning streak Sunday afternoon, taking the series finale 5-3 and the overall series four games to two. It was a complete performance from the Drive. Sharp pitching, lockdown defense, and just enough offense to hold off
Henderson County Schools’ launch summer Meals on the Bus program
HENDERSON COUNTY, N.C. (WLOS) — Henderson County Public Schools is beginning its "Meals on the Bus" summer food program, helping to ensure local children have access to nutritious meals throughout the summer months. The program will run from Monday, June 1, to Wednesday, July 29, with no service on...
Storm chances return to Asheville before dry stretch takes hold
ASHEVILLE, N.C. (828newsNOW) — Western North Carolina residents can expect another swing in temperatures this week, along with scattered showers and thunderstorms to start the workweek before a stretch of dry, warmer weather settles in. According to the National Weather Service in Greenville-Spartanburg, temperatures w
Ramp closure, I-240 work to slow WNC drivers
ASHEVILLE, N.C. (828newsNOW) — Drivers in Western North Carolina should plan for two separate traffic impacts beginning this week and continuing into late summer, according to state road officials. In Haywood County, a ramp from U.S. 23 Southbound to U.S. 276 will be fully closed for construction starting at...

















