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Bearwallow Mountain Road reopens after crews repair flood washouts and broken pipes

HENDERSON COUNTY, N.C. (WLOS) — A Henderson County road has reopened after flooding last week. North Carolina Department of Transportation crews made repairs to the unpaved section of Bearwallow Mountain Road. They fixed washouts and cleared broken pipes, restoring traffic by Wednesday, May 27. NCDOT also said they fin
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Homeless housing project at former Ramada Inn expected to open in 1.5 years

ASHEVILLE, N.C. (WLOS) — News 13 has learned the Ramada Inn homeless housing project could take at least another year and a half before units open. The California-based developer Friendship for Affordable Housing owns the former Ramada Inn. A representative says the company is confident its application to secure...
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Scattered thunderstorms possible in western North Carolina, Upstate on Monday

ASHEVILLE, N.C. (WLOS) — Residents across western North Carolina and Upstate South Carolina should keep an eye on the sky today. The Storm Prediction Center has placed the region under a level 1 out of 5 risk for severe thunderstorms Monday afternoon and evening. While a widespread outbreak is...
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The Sprawling North Carolina Orchard And Farm Market Where Crowds Line Up For Hot...

The line snakes past the apple bins and nobody checks their watch. That is the scene at this sprawling North Carolina orchard, where hot fried pies and fresh cider have turned a simple farm market into a weekend pilgrimage. The pastry shatters when you bite into it, warm apple filling...
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Asheville police, Highway Patrol part of Operation Spring Cleaning: 157 fugitives captured

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (WLOS) — A three-month, multi-jurisdictional enforcement surge called "Operation Spring Cleaning" netted big results for all the agencies involved, and among those were the Asheville Police Department and the North Carolina State Highway Patrol. According to a June 1 news release from United States Atto
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Stalled Hendersonville condo developers fight contractor’s $7M lawsuit

This story has been updated to add new information. HENDERSONVILLE – The developer behind a stalled luxury condo project in downtown Hendersonville denied allegations that it owed its construction contractor millions of dollars, in an answer filed May 28 in Henderson County Superior Court. Turner Construction filed sui
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2 accused of armed robbery attempt at convenience store

SPRUCE PINE, N.C. (WLOS) — A man and woman were arrested and charged after an incident at a convenience store, according to a Spruce Pine Police Department Facebook post. On May 31, Spruce Pine police said officers responded to a convenience store where a man was brandishing a gun and demanding money.
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$101M awarded to victims of Hendersonville wall collapse, making history in North Carolina

HENDERSONVILLE, N.C. (WLOS) — The largest award for a personal injury claim in North Carolina history has been awarded five years after a deadly wall collapse in Hendersonville. Three of the victims received $101 million in total: Two of the injured workers each received $45 million, and the wife...
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Two people arrested after four children test positive for meth in North Carolina

NORTH CAROLINA — A North Carolina couple has been arrested after four children tested positive for methamphetamine and marijuana and one child showed signs of abuse, according to the McDowell County Sheriff’s Office. Authorities said the investigation began in April after the Department of Social Services received a re
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Drive hit back-to-back HR’s in 8th to power past Tourists 5-3

GREENVILLE (Greenville Drive) – Greenville (20-29) slammed the door on Asheville’s (11-39) two-game winning streak Sunday afternoon, taking the series finale 5-3 and the overall series four games to two. It was a complete performance from the Drive. Sharp pitching, lockdown defense, and just enough offense to hold off

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