Eye in the Sky: APD Arrests Four in Major Bicycle Theft Sting
Asheville -- April 18, 2026: The Asheville Police Department (APD) took a significant bite out of local crime this week, arresting four men in connec... Asheville -- April 18, 2026: The Asheville Police Department (APD) took a significant bite out of local crime this week, arresting four men in connection with a surge of bicycle thefts that have plagued the downtown area. The operation, which took...
Henderson County wildfire 80% contained
HENDERSON COUNTY, N.C. (WSPA) – Firefighters from multiple departments worked throughout the night to combat a wildfire in Henderson County. According to Henderson County Fire Marshal Glen Gillette, at around 6 p.m. Friday the Dana Fire Department was called to a reported brush fire on Howard Gap Road. When they arrived, firefighters encountered a woods […]
Wildfire in Henderson Co. 50% contained, cause under investigation, fire marshal says
HENDERSON COUNTY, N.C. (FOX Carolina) — The cause of a fire in Henderson County is under investigation. The Henderson County fire marshal said the Dana Fire Department was called to a brush fire on Howard Gap Road about 6 p.m. Friday. When crews arrived, they found a woods fire...
This North Carolina Restaurant Is So Wonderfully Weird, You’ll Be Talking About It For...
There are restaurants where you eat, and then there are restaurants where you experience something that fundamentally changes your expectations about what a breakfast spot can be. Stoney Knob Cafe in Weaverville, North Carolina firmly belongs in the second category, and your Instagram feed is about to get a whole...
Wind advisory issued for parts of western North Carolina
MCDOWELL COUNTY, N.C. (FOX Carolina) - Officials with McDowell County Emergency Management have issued a wind advisory for Sunday. The advisory will be in effect for areas above 3500 feet from 6 a.m. to 2 p.m. Officials said winds are expected to reach 20 to 30 mph with gusts reaching...
Lake Lure to reopen lake 19 months after Helene
The town of Lake Lure will begin a phased “soft opening” of its lake on April 20, restoring limited public access after months of storm recovery while maintaining restrictions intended to protect public safety and allow ongoing work to continue.
Helene blowdown contributes to Hendersonville brush fire, officials say
HENDERSONVILLE, N.C. (WLOS) — Fire crews are responding to a brush fire near Howard Gap Road in Hendersonville on Friday evening. The fire is across the street from the Ebenezer Baptist Church and near the Highlands Square Shopping Center. Henderson County Fire Marshal Glen Gillette said crews are fighting...
Waynesville ramp closes for 4 nights starting April 20
WAYNESVILLE, N.C. (WLOS) — The North Carolina Department of Transportation will close the Waynesville ramp for four nights starting Monday, April 20. According to a news release from NCDOT, a contractor will close U.S. 19 to U.S. 23/74, which takes drivers from Lake Junaluska onto U.S. 74 toward Clyde.
Appalachian True Heritage Festival returns, celebrating culture and traditional crafts
WAYNESVILLE, N.C. (WLOS) — The Appalachian True Heritage Festival is returning for its third year. The festival takes place on Waynesville's Main Street from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. on Friday, April 17, and from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday, April 18. Officials say the free two-day...
All aboard recovery: Norfolk Southern Train returns to service 18 months after Helene
OLD FORT, N.C. (WLOS) — Old Fort will see a major step forward in Helene recovery on Saturday, April 18, as the first Norfolk Southern Train traveling in Asheville. Norfolk Southern's AS Line runs between Salisbury, N.C. and Morristown, TN. The railway, between Grovestone and Old Fort, was extensively...
