NC snowboarding legend Zeb Powell ‘pops out’ on the East Coast
MARS HILL, N.C. (WLOS) — Waynesville native Zeb Powell is making his return to the slopes of North Carolina this week. Powell, along with snowboarder Alex Caccamo, is on a North Carolina "Pop Out" tour, starting on Jan. 12 at Hatley Pointe (formerly Wolf Laurel Resort) with an all-ages demo from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Snow expected to hit Western NC. Here’s when, latest weather outlook
Following a weekend of heavy winds, Western North Carolina is headed into a wintry weather week. In the Asheville area, the lowest temperature prediction for the week is a chilly 12 degrees on Thursday night, Jan 15. With precipitation expected across Western North Carolina due to a northwest flow snow event, the...
Minor charged with firing gun to intimidate victim, Asheville police say
ASHEVILLE, N.C. (FOX Carolina) - The Asheville Police Department arrested a minor while executing a search warrant on Thursday. Police conducted a search warrant at a home on Wetland Way in Arden. A juvenile was taken into custody without incident and charged with the following:. Aid and abet. Discharging a...
Preservationists discuss future of Asheville’s historic churches at panel
ASHEVILLE, N.C. (WLOS) — Preservationists met to discuss the future of Asheville's historic churches on Sunday, Jan. 11. The panel discussion was held at the Asheville Art Museum and moderated by Jessie Landl, the executive director of the Preservation Society of Asheville and Buncombe County. Several panelists from...
‘It’s sickening’: Asheville groups protest denouncing ICE and urging tax funds redirection
ASHEVILLE, N.C. (WLOS) — “ICE off our streets,” chanted hundreds of protesters at a downtown Asheville rally called 'No ICE, No War.'. "We're out here right now calling for justice for Renee Nicole Good. We're saying that Minnesota can take independent action to take action and investigate and indict and arrest the...
Nick & Brew Capture Post-Storm Heartache on New Single “Snowin’ on Pisgah”
Western North Carolina bluegrass/Americana band Nick & Brew bring a deeply personal new single, “Snowin’ on Pisgah,” a winter-bound meditation on love, loss, and endurance in the wake of Hurricane Helene’s impact on Asheville in September 2024. Release date is Jan.16th. Written by bandmates Nick Dauphinais...
Children explore native wildlife at WNC Nature Center’s Wild Walk event
ASHEVILLE, N.C. (WLOS) — Children had the chance to get out in nature at the Western North Carolina Nature Center Wild Walk event. The children met native animal ambassadors to learn more about the animal kingdom in western North Carolina. The education specialist at the event says that children's...
Catamount T&F Picks Up Fifteen Top Five Finishes at UNCA Collegiate Opener
Mill Spring, N.C. – Western Carolina track and field enjoyed a successful meet to open the 2026 calendar year, recording a trio of second place finishes and 15 total top-five placements during the UNC Asheville Collegiate Opener at the Tryon International indoor facility. "Had a decent start to the...
Artists sketch adoptable pets at Asheville Humane Society event
ASHEVILLE, N.C. (WLOS) — Artists gathered at the Humane Society of Asheville on Saturday, Jan. 10, to sketch some of their adoptable animals. The event was organized through a team effort between Asheville Humane Society and Urban Sketchers, a community of artists who meet up to draw locations. Kayla...
Buncombe County invites community to give feedback on Pedestrian Plan
BUNCOMBE COUNTY, N.C. (WLOS) — Buncombe County is creating its first Pedestrian Plan in hopes of making pedestrian travel easier in unincorporated areas. According to a release, the plan will outline a vision for sidewalks and crosswalks to guide future infrastructure improvements that connect neighborhoods to key...
