Officer cleared after hitting pedestrian in Rutherford Co.
The District Attorney's Office for Rutherford and McDowell County found an officer was not at fault after striking a pedestrian with his car.
12 Classic North Carolina Diners Proving Shrimp and Grits Never Go Out of Style
North Carolina’s culinary landscape is rich with tradition, and nowhere is this more evident than in its diners. These 12 classic spots offer a taste of Southern comfort through their delectable shrimp and grits, each adding a unique twist to the timeless dish. From coastal flair to mountain freshness,...
Tombstone Tales: A simple twist of fate saved Leon Love’s life
WAYNESVILLE, N.C. — On the steep hillside above Waynesville’s Pigeon Street neighborhood, a marble headstone catches the morning light. It bears a name, a war, and a quiet story about fate. Leon Love was born in Waynesville on Feb. 22, 1896, a young Black man coming of age...
Police searching for wanted murder suspect in North Carolina
NORTH CAROLINA — Police are investigating a homicide after a man was found dead with a gunshot wound to the head Friday night on Woodcock Drive. According to the Hendersonville Police Department, officers responded around 8 p.m. after receiving multiple 911 calls reporting a shooting in the area. When they arrived,...
Sunday Chat on Friday – Wildlife and Moody Blues
With Fall Fortnight beginning in just two days, let’s have a chat today. Autumn is slowly arriving, with some varieties of trees already turning, but most have not begun yet. Late October is generally our peak for fall color, so it is a bit early yet. Plus the weather needs to get a lot cooler for the trees to be...
City leaders approve design phase 2 of Azalea Parks and Infrastructure Recovery Project
ASHEVILLE, N.C. (WLOS) — Asheville City Council is moving forward with plans to rebuild recreation facilities and transportation infrastructure along Azalea Road and the Swannanoa River. In a unanimous vote on Tuesday, Oct. 14, city council agreed to move on with design phase II by entering into a contract...
Rediscover Asheville: Stories of rebuilding, triumph, survival from the mountains
One year after Asheville was devastated by Helene, WBTV is heading to the mountains to share stories of rebuilding, survival, and triumph.
Man with dementia reported found in Henderson County
The Henderson County Sheriff's Office is asking for help in locating a man with dementia.
Blue Ridge Mtn. treasure hunt’s prize pool hikes over $41k, seeks to aid Helene...
ASHEVILLE, N.C. (WLOS) — Somewhere in the Blue Ridge Mountains, a glass mason jar filled with more than $26,000 in gold coins sits, waiting to be found. Every morning, the online search map for Countdown Treasure gets smaller, and the growing number of adventurers refresh their browsers to see if their favorite trail...
Swannanoa’s post-Helene wishlist: FEMA buyouts, accessible food and affordable new homes
This is one of multiple stories published by NC Newsline around the first anniversary of Hurricane Helene, documenting communities recovering in western North Carolina. Read the previous stories here and here. SWANNANOA — For two Saturdays a month, residents of Swannanoa have the chance to shop for fresh produce. The...

















