Pedestrian hit, killed by tractor-trailer in Asheville
ASHEVILLE, N.C. (WSPA) – Police are investigating a crash which killed a pedestrian in Asheville over the weekend. According to Asheville Police Department, at around 11:04 a.m. on November 16, officers were called to the scene of a wreck on Interstate 40 West near exit 44. Police said a preliminary investigation...
12 North Carolina Burger Spots So Popular, People Wait Hours Just To Get A...
North Carolina knows how to serve up a legendary burger. From crispy patties sizzling on flat-top grills to juicy creations stacked sky-high with toppings, the Tar Heel State has earned serious bragging rights in the burger world. These spots have lines out the door and wait times that would test...
Human remains found in Hendersonville
HENDERSONVILLE, N.C. (WSPA) – The Hendersonville Police Department said they have found human remains. Officials said human skeletal remains were located in a wooded area off Highlands Square Drive. The cause of death remains unknown, however investigators said they do not believe the death to be suspicious at this...
Free Thanksgiving meals in the WNC area
ASHEVILLE, N.C. (828newsNOW) — Thanksgiving is almost here. For community members who are looking to share a hot meal this Turkey Day, we have compiled a list of free Thanksgiving dinners from all over the Asheville area. Free food for Thanksgiving. Living Waters. When: 5:30 p.m., Wednesday, Nov. 19.
Yancey County Local Burn Ban Issued
Yancey County Local Burn Ban Issued – No Open Burning Within 100 Feet of Structures. Due to extremely dry weather conditions, the Yancey County Fire Marshal and Emergency Management Office have issued a local burn ban effective immediately and until further notice. Key Restrictions:. No open burning is permitted...
Two arrested in connection to deadly WNC shooting
Two suspects have been charged in connection to a fatal shooting in Western North Carolina, late last week.
Crowd participates in Asheville’s ICE Out demonstration, with agents now in N.C.
ASHEVILLE, N.C. (WLOS) — With Border Patrol agents now stationed in Charlotte, there have been growing concerns that there may be some agents in Western North Carolina. A crowd showed up on Nov.16 to Asheville's ICE Out demonstration, which was held downtown at Pack Square, to voice their disapproval of those agents...
LIST: Burn bans issued across WNC amid ‘extremely dry’ conditions
YANCEY COUNTY, N.C. (WLOS) — Several counties, towns and other municipalities across western North Carolina have issued a burn ban due to dry weather conditions in the region. Buncombe County:. The Buncombe County Fire Marshal's office has issued an open burning ban amid "very high" fire danger for most...
Western North Carolina counties issue burn bans amid ongoing fires
GREENVILLE, S.C. (FOX Carolina) - Two more western North Carolina counties issued bans on outdoor open burning on Tuesday. Yancey and Mitchell Counties’ burn bans were issued one day after Buncombe County issued a burn ban amid ongoing fires in the area. Though there has not been a statewide...
Burn ban in effect for Buncombe County; Ox Creek fire 100% contained
ASHEVILLE, N.C. (WLOS) — A burn ban is in effect for Buncombe County as of Monday, Nov. 17, amid "very high" fire danger for most of the state. This comes as crews continue battling two wildfires in the mountains. Buncombe County issued a burn ban on Sunday, which went...

















