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HENDERSON COUNTY, N.C. (WLOS) — A 19-year-old man charged with murder in the fatal shooting of an 18-year-old woman at a western North Carolina park will not face the death penalty, according to newly released court documents. On May 19, Leron James Monteith was indicted for the killing of...

MCDOWELL COUNTY, N.C. (FOX Carolina) - McDowell County Sheriff Ricky Buchanan is warning residents of a scammer posing as a sheriff’s office employee to steal money. In a social media video, Sheriff Buchanan said several reports were sent in of a person claiming to be Sergeant Donnie Massey or a supervisor. The scammer

At its June 16 regular meeting, the Buncombe County Board of Commissioners held public hearings on special bond referendums, approved a design and engineering contract for potential landslide hazard mitigation options in the Garren Creek community, and adopted the 2026 Buncombe and Madison County Regional Hazard Mitiga

ASHEVILLE, N.C. (WLOS) — One World Brewing West celebrated its eighth anniversary on Sunday, June 21, with a Summer Solstice Pickin' Party. The celebration featured live music, food and beer. One of the owners of One World Brewing, West Thomas Perry, says the area has experienced significant growth over...

The American Red Cross annual Operation Blood Drive returns to the area this month at a time when blood donations are particularly urgent. Supply has fallen by several thousand units in recent weeks, even as the summer months bring an increase in serious injuries from travel, outdoor activities and accidents.

Sierra Nevada Brewing Co. will host Western North Carolina and Upstate South Carolina alt-rock band TrancEnd for a free afternoon show Saturday, June 27, at the brewery’s Mills River amphitheater. The performance is scheduled for 2 to 5 p.m. at Sierra Nevada Brewing Co., 100 Sierra Nevada Way, Mills...

Following approval by the Henderson County Board of Public Education, Henderson County Public Schools is pleased to announce two principal appointments for the 2026-2027 school year, effective July 1. “Both of these leaders bring a deep commitment to student success, strong instructional leadership, and a passion for b

ASHEVILLE, N.C. (828newsNOW) — Independence Day events across Asheville and Western North Carolina include fireworks shows, parades, live music, community celebrations and history programs tied to America’s 250th anniversary. Events are scheduled in Asheville, Weaverville, Hendersonville, Waynesville, Brevard, Canton,

There is a small mountain farm in western North Carolina where the fields stretch out in rows of color so vivid they almost seem unreal. Dahlias in deep burgundy, soft peach, bright coral, and creamy white stand tall against a backdrop of rolling ridgelines. The farm has earned a near-perfect...

ASHEVILLE, N.C. (WLOS) — The North Carolina Department of Transportation has announced the closure of Chunns Cove Road. According to a social media post, the closure is due to the repairing of a pipe failure. The closure will begin at 8 a.m. and last until 7 p.m. on Monday,...