Statewide cell phone ban in NC schools aims to eliminate classroom distractions
BUNCOMBE COUNTY, N.C. (WLOS) — Using a cell phone during class is now prohibited in North Carolina. That goes for any wireless device. The goal of House Bill 959, which was signed into law Tuesday, is to have students pay attention in class and spend less time on social media.
Strong storms possible today as cold front moves through Carolinas
ASHEVILLE, N.C. (828newsNOW) — A cold front moving through the Carolinas on Tuesday is expected to bring showers and thunderstorms, with the potential for a few storms to become strong to severe, according to the National Weather Service. Forecasters said the main threats from the storms are damaging winds...
Developers to break ground on $900K townhomes on Charlotte Street by year’s end
ASHEVILLE, N.C. (WLOS) — On Monday, June 30, David Steinbergh, a partner representing RCG-Killian Chestnut Residential Properties told News 13 that RCG-Killian has reservations on $900,000 townhomes on the long-vacant lot on Charlotte Street between Chesnut and Baird. Steinbergh said the company will break ground on...
State auditor criticizes Swannanoa relief spending as needs persist
When North Carolina’s auditor released a report criticizing state spending on a station offering showers and laundry in the aftermath of Tropical Storm Helene, organizers on the ground balked at the implication that it should have been removed sooner. Instead, they say there is still a need in the Swannanoa Valley,...
Crews battle multi-vehicle fire in Asheville
Traffic is being diverted as crews work to extinguish a multi-vehicle fire in Asheville Tuesday.
Stillness, Catawba Falls, Old Fort, North Carolina, USA
This image was taken after climbing the Ridge Trail at Catawba Falls, a steep but well-maintained route that offers less crowded access to the base of the upper falls. The trail is more of a fire service road than a traditional trail, with numerous switchbacks and significant vertical gain, but it offers a clear view...
Man charged with 1st-degree murder of Cherokee County officer makes court appearance
BRYSON CITY, N.C. (WLOS) — A man charged with first-degree murder of a Cherokee Detention Center officer made a court appearance on July 1 in Swain County Superior Court, via a video call from the Buncombe County Detention Facility in Asheville, where he's being detained. Superior Court Judge Donna...
Garbage, Recycling and Brush Changes Start July 1st
The Public Works Department is making some updates to garbage, recycling and brush services starting on July 1, 2025. New environmental services fees have been set according to the table below. The changes will be effective July 1, 2025. This rate increase covers the hiring of three additional environmental services...
3 dead, 1 airlifted in head-on crash near McDowell-Rutherford Co. line
MCDOWELL COUNTY, N.C. (WSPA) – Three people are dead and one person has been hospitalized following a crash Monday evening near the McDowell-Rutherford County line. Around 7:39 p.m., McDowell County officials were dispatched to the crash in the 12000 block of US 221 South. The interstate was closed for nearly three...
Land near Lake Lure protected for future trails by Conserving Carolina
LAKE LURE — Conserving Carolina has protected 49 acres on the east side of Lake Lure that will be an anchor for future trails. The nonprofit is spearheading a vision for the Hickory Nut Gorge State Trail. This vision includes a loop that completely encircles Lake Lure, connecting Chimney Rock State Park, Weed Patch...
