Asheville NC

ASHEVILLE, NC - Ingles Markets, Incorporated reported results for the quarter and year ended September 27, 2025. Robert P. Ingle II, Chairman of the Board, stated in the release, “We continue to make improvements in the company to strengthen the customer experience. We want to thank our associates for their hard work...

ASHEVILLE, N.C. (WLOS) — A new state law went into effect on Monday, Dec. 1, that aims to keep violent criminals off the streets throughout North Carolina. Iryna's Law is named after the Ukrainian refugee who was stabbed to death in Charlotte. "If they deserve to be in jail...

Matthew Shepherd, 35, from Burnsville in Yancey County, North Carolina, won a $952,821 jackpot after playing a $5 digital instant Monopoly game on a Wednesday afternoon. He won the 'Grand Fortune' jackpot, which has odds of 1 in 10 million. Shepherd claimed his prize at lottery headquarters the following Monday....

When I learned that Thomas Dambo’s collection of twelve trolls called “Trolls: A Field Study” at the North Carolina Arboretum, I immediately called my mom to see if she wanted to make that the destination for our girls’ trip. Then, we decided to add CJ into the mix because she was so sad that she didn’t get to go on...

BUNCOMBE COUNTY, N.C. (WLOS) — North Carolina Representative for District 115, Lindsey Prather, filed for reelection on Dec. 1, her team announced in a press release. District 115 includes areas of Buncombe County, such as Leicester, Swannanoa, Weaverville, and Candler, which is Prather's hometown. “I know there’s...

ASHEVILLE, N.C. (WLOS) — One person was injured after a fire erupted Friday morning at a gem shop in Asheville, officials confirmed. Around 9:45 a.m. on Friday, Nov. 28, emergency crews responded to Asheville's Best Gem Mine on Sardis Road after flames were seen at the back of the building.

ASHEVILLE, N.C. (WSPA) — A man facing a slew of charges, including murder, has additionally been charged with rape. On Nov. 21, officers with the Asheville Police Department arrested Douglas Michael Stroupe in reference to a violent assault and the discovery of a murder scene on Warren Avenue. An investigation was...

In the bustling city of Leicester, a peculiar trend has been observed at a local mobile store. Young customers have been purchasing O2 SIM cards in bulk, often buying up to 100 at a time for £5 each. The purpose behind this strange buying pattern has left the store employee puzzled and curious. What could these young...

A recent social media post has sparked a debate over the cost of admission to the North Carolina Arboretum's Winter Lights display. The original poster expressed shock and frustration at the $76 price tag, opting instead to drive around a local neighborhood to enjoy Christmas lights for free. The post also voiced a...

ASHEVILLE, NC. (WLOS) — Fourteen months after the extensive damage caused by Hurricane Helene, an iconic Asheville landmark is steadily approaching its reopening. The McDonald's in Biltmore Village has long served as a notable fixture in the city, recognized for its distinctive architectural style. But in September...