Troopers ramp up patrols to enforce truck detour amid I-40 closure
MADISON COUNTY, N.C. (WLOS) — Troopers in Madison County, North Carolina, have stepped up patrols to stop truckers from sidestepping the recommended I-26 detour around the I-40 closure in Tennessee. The increased overall traffic volume is at the same level as it was in the months after Hurricane Helene,...
New parking lot opens for Ecusta Trail visitors in Hendersonville
HENDERSON COUNTY, N.C. (WLOS) — A new parking lot for Ecusta Trail visitors is now open in Hendersonville. The lot, located at 312 Kanuga Road, directly across from Hendersonville Antiques and Hot Dog World. The first six-mile stretch of the Ecusta Trail is set to open Friday, July 18,...
Asheville School grad finds purpose in U.S. Navy
KINGS BAY, Ga. (828newsNOW) — Petty Officer 1st Class Parker White, a Black Mountain native and 2011 graduate of The Asheville School, is serving aboard the USS Tennessee, a U.S. Navy submarine based at Naval Submarine Base Kings Bay. White, a machinist’s mate, is among a select group of...
Undercover videos show more pushback of UNC System DEI ban
RALEIGH — Two more undercover videos of UNC System employees claiming to be avoiding the systemwide ban on diversity, equity and inclusion. Accuracy in Media (AIM) posted two more videos over the past two weeks: one of UNC Asheville (UNCA) Dean of Students Megan Pugh and another of Karen Price, the director of...
MLK Association marks Juneteenth with historical African American songs
ASHEVILLE, N.C. (WLOS) — For Juneteenth today, there are a number of observances in the mountains. The Martin Luther King, Jr. Association of Asheville and Buncombe County has hosted events this week including a celebration through song at the Shiloh Friendship Center featuring Mary D. Williams. "So, our celebration...
Three WNC shootings under investigation, one charged
A suspect has been charged in one of three recent shootings in Asheville. The 1st happened around 1:30 AM Saturday at an apartment complex on Lee Garden Lane.
Dump truck driver killed in Old Fort had 30 years of experience
Officials identified a dump truck driver killed Tuesday morning along Interstate 40 in McDowell County. PAST COVERAGE: Driver dead after dump truck crashes into building under construction Ralph Hibbert, 65, of Georgia, was driving the truck to help with Helene recovery when his brakes went out near Old Fort and...
Asheville community celebrates Juneteenth with gala and fashion show
ASHEVILLE, N.C. (WLOS) — Another Juneteenth event was held in Asheville - the Juneteenth Gala and Fashion Show. The Martin Luther King, Jr. Association of Asheville and Buncombe County hosted the gala along with other events in Asheville. The free event was held at AB Tech Community College on...
City shuts down unique North Asheville vending machine
It may not be Superman flying forth, but what does come out of a homemade phone booth in a North Asheville neighborhood still brings a smile to people’s faces. Since February, Angie Fornof has been offering toys, art, jewelry, candy and DVDs in the vending machine that she’s enclosed in a wooden phone booth replica...
Environmental Groups Sue Forest Service Over New WNC Forest Plan
WNC -- Outdoor/Environmental: Western North Carolina's Pisgah and Nantahala National Forests are vital resources for recreation, wildlife, and the regional economy. Currently, a significant legal challenge is underway concerning the U.S. Forest Service's long-term plan for managing these extensive public lands. This...
