1 man dead after reported shooting in Buncombe County, no charges filed
BUNCOMBE COUNTY, N.C. (WLOS) — One man is dead after a shooting in Buncombe County on Wednesday, Oct. 8, 2025, and no criminal charges are being filed, according to the Buncombe County Sheriff's Office. According to the Buncombe County Sheriff’s Office, deputies responded to Kreston Drive, near the Madison...
Asheville changes brush, leaf pickup to alternating weeks
ASHEVILLE, N.C. (WLOS) — Asheville residents can expect some changes to their brush and leaf pickup beginning this week. Sanitation crews will be alternating weeks collecting brush and leaves, according to a City of Asheville press release. For the next two weeks, they will only collect brush trimmings. Starting...
WLOS producer receives new diploma after losing nearly everything to Hurricane Helene
ASHEVILLE, N.C. (WLOS) — When Hurricane Helene floodwaters tore through her apartment, nearly everything she owned was lost. Among the few items that survived was her college diploma, although badly damaged by the storm. On Thursday, an unexpected delivery gave her hope for a fresh start. Mady Fair, one...
Asheville water officials share lessons learned from Helene’s aftermath
ASHEVILLE, N.C. (WLOS) — A year after Hurricane Helene left Asheville without drinking water for 53 days, city water officials joined researchers Thursday to discuss what went wrong, what went right, and what’s changing as a result. The Asheville Water Resources Department took part in a webinar hosted...
Plans approved for new, larger Ingles store in Swannanoa
SWANNANOA, N.C. (WLOS) — The Buncombe County Board of Adjustment has approved plans for a new Ingles Markets location in Swannanoa, the county confirmed Thursday. During a board meeting on Wednesday, Oct. 8, the board voted to approve a Special Use Permit for the proposed Ingles application in Swannanoa.
Massive traffic pileup on I-26 following Skyland crash
ASHEVILLE, N.C. (828newsNOW) — Northbound motorists on I-26 should be advised of a large traffic jam following an accident between the Asheville Regional Airport and Brevard Road exits. Several fire and emergency vehicles are on the scene of the accident, which appears to have involved at least two vehicles,...
Buncombe County detectives search for 15-year-old, missing again after brief return home
BUNCOMBE COUNTY, N.C. (WLOS) — Detectives are trying to find a 15-year-old again who was located on Wednesday, Oct. 8, after previously being missing for a week, according to the Buncombe County Sheriff's Office. Emma Lou Jones left her home, according to a BCSO press release on Thursday, Oct....
Familiar duo open new brewery, restaurant, distillery in Old Fort this week
OLD FORT, N.C. (WLOS) — Appalachian Mountain Brewery owners Nathan Kelischek and Chris Zieber are excited to open their newest establishment, and it's a combination of several things for WNC beer and food lovers. On Oct. 10, Kelischek and Zieber will hold a grand opening for their newest venture:...
NC coin maker hides $25K in gold, launches Western NC treasure hunt
A Charlotte coin maker has put $25,000 of gold coins up for grabs. The treasure? As first reported by Tiny Money , a mason jar is already hidden somewhere on the forest floor in the Blue Ridge Mountains, just off a public hiking trail. Adam Howell, owner of The Achieve Mint and the mastermind behind this hunt, kicked...
Woodfin hosts National Night Out with food, fun, and community bonding
WOODFIN, N.C. (WLOS) — National Night Out, an annual event that promotes police-community partnerships, took place in three western North Carolina communities on Tuesday evening. The Woodfin Police Department hosted its community event behind the Woodfin YMCA on Oct. 7 from 4 to 7 p.m. The event included food...
