Police seize over 2000 grams of narcotics, charge 2 on drug and gun charges;...
ASHEVILLE, N.C. (WLOS) — Two individuals were arrested on Tuesday, August 19, following the seizure of over 2000 grams of narcotics, according to a news release from the Asheville Police Department. The incident occurred at 1:29 p.m. when the Asheville Police Department (APD) and the State Bureau of Investigation...
Comeback falls short as Rome holds on
ASHEVILLE, NC - Offense struggled to produce early for the Asheville Tourists on Saturday night against the Rome Emperors, falling 5-3 at McCormick Field. Behind 3-0 in the third, the Tourists (49-67) first run came on a solo blast from Drew Brutcher. On the night, Asheville outhit the Emperors (53-64) nine to five,...
10 Places Where Seniors Are Being Priced Out Quietly
The idea of retiring in peace is slipping through the cracks for many seniors. Places once seen as havens for affordable living, fresh air, and steady community life are now morphing into hotspots of soaring rent, property taxes, and living costs. While the headlines shout about big cities like New York or San...
This No-Frills Restaurant In North Carolina Is Where Your Breakfast Dreams Come True
There’s something magical about a classic American diner that hits you the moment you pull into the parking lot of Wynn’s Diner in Asheville, North Carolina. It’s that feeling of stumbling upon a place where time seems to have slowed down just enough to let you catch your breath and enjoy a proper meal without any...
Canton officials, TBD Landfill manage mulch fire amid community concerns
HAYWOOD COUNTY, N.C. (WLOS) — TBD Landfill LLC has released a statement following concerns about the mulch burn in Canton. The statement says that TBD remains committed to responsible operations and environmental stewardship as they continue to support Helene-impacted communities. TBD said with the agreement of...
Asheville’s half-marathon boosts tourism as runners from 32 states hit the streets
ASHEVILLE, N.C. (WLOS) — The 12th annual Asheville Half-Marathon took place in downtown Asheville today. The half-marathon is one of Asheville's largest races, with just under 1,000 runners from 32 different states participating this year. Racers had the option to run either a 5k or a 10k, with some...
11 months after Helene, commercial rebuilding in Asheville has become a longer slog than...
Sign up for free email updates from The Watchdog. You’ll be notified whenever we publish our latest award-winning investigative reporting, John Boyle’s Answer Man and Opinion columns, Tom Fiedler’s Democracy Watch, and more!. In the immediate aftermath of Tropical Storm Helene’s destruction last year, business...
Upstate SC and Western NC: 60%+ Thunderstorm Chances Through Tonight With Cold Front Incoming
Greenville, SC – Afternoon storms could bring a noisy end to the weekend across the Upstate as a cold front pushes into the Carolinas and northeast Georgia Sunday evening, setting the stage for a cooler, fall-like start to the week. According to the National Weather Service in Greenville-Spartanburg, scattered...
How a poet’s wife created North Carolina’s influential dairy goat industry
When a child asked for a cow in 1935, Lilian Sandburg got her a goat instead. This small choice grew into a dairy empire that changed American farming. Starting with just three goats, Lilian built her “Chikaming” herd to over 200 by 1944. After moving to Connemara Farm in North Carolina, she broke records with her...
Like Miami but with Mountains
The Asheville, North Carolina, restaurant reflects a life remade in exile. “My father used to call it a ‘silver spoon life,’ until that life was taken away when he was 17 years old,” says Alex Fraga, owner of Hemingway’s Cuba in Asheville, North Carolina. Alex’s father...
