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FROM THE ARCHIVE: Buncombe County EMS director returns from Ground Zero

ASHEVILLE, N.C. (WLOS) — As the nation marks the 25th anniversary of the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks, News 13 is looking back at western North Carolinians who traveled to New York to help in the aftermath. The attacks, which killed nearly 3,000 people, prompted an unprecedented response from...
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State fair preview: Officials offer safety reassurance ahead of opening

FLETCHER, N.C. (828newsNOW) — State and regional safety officials congregated at the Western North Carolina Agricultural Center today to provide reassurance and a safety update in advance of the NC Mountain State Fair this weekend. The NC Mountain State Fair will be held Sept. 11-20, 2026, at the WNC...
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Asheville Greek Festival Marks 40 Years September 25–26

The Asheville Greek Festival will celebrate 40 years when it returns to Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church on Friday and Saturday, Sept. 25 and 26. The festival runs from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. each day in Asheville’s Historic Montford neighborhood. Holy Trinity has hosted the community celebration since...
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Henderson Co. doctor adds precious time to life, while cutting seconds behind the wheel

Boiling Springs — (WLOS) For the past four decades Henderson County residents have trusted Dr. James Caserio. It's what kept him in Hendersonville after marrying a North Carolinian and it's those interpersonal relationships that have allowed him to thrive in private practice. "To have a patient or person come...
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Dave Marcis Burglary Arrest Came Down to a Facebook Tip and a Flea Market...

Someone is finally facing charges over the break-in at Dave Marcis’ Arden, North Carolina home, and the way investigators got there says more about how stolen memorabilia moves through the world than anything a detective could have dug up alone. The Buncombe County Sheriff’s Office confirmed an arrest on...
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Flock cameras spread to Western North Carolina

Flock cameras have spread to Western North Carolina, with one being placed on a pole behind the E.J. Whitmire Stadium this semester. Flock cameras are a license plate recognition camera made by Flock Safety. According to Flock Safety, license plate recognition cameras“captures license plates and key vehicle characteris
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Longtime NASCAR driver’s house broken into in North Carolina

ARDEN, N.C. (WBTV) - A retired NASCAR driver reportedly had several guns, memorabilia and other personal items stolen from his house in North Carolina recently. An incident report filed with the Buncombe County Sheriff’s Office on Aug. 29 confirmed that longtime driver Dave Marcis had his home in the Arden area broken
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New west Asheville ‘store’ offers free food, essentials at a time of need

ASHEVILLE, NC (WLOS) — Sitting along Haywood Road is Asheville’s newest 24-hour community refrigerator and mini market, where food, clothing and everyday essentials are free for anyone who needs them. The Little Free Corner Store offers produce, pantry items, clothing, hygiene products and other necessities at no cost.
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Driver dies in Buncombe County head-on crash that sent 2 others to the hospital

ALEXANDER, N.C. (WLOS) — A driver is dead following a head-on collision on Sept. 10 on Alexander Road. The North Carolina State Highway Patrol said troopers responded to the crash at 10:17 a.m. In the 500 block of Alexander Road near Mag Sluder Road. The Highway Patrol said the...
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Buncombe Air Quality Changes Permit Authority, Keeps Services

Buncombe County Air Quality has taken over the former Asheville-Buncombe Air Quality Agency’s work, with changes to who issues industrial permits and hears appeals. The program now operates within the county’s Permits and Inspections department, while residents can continue using familiar air-quality services. County c

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