Haywood County honors fallen officers during National Police Week
HAYWOOD COUNTY, N.C. (WLOS) — The Haywood County Sheriff's Office took a moment Tuesday to remember law enforcement officers who have died in the line of duty. The sheriff's office said the memorial recognized the dedication, courage and sacrifice of officers who work to keep communities safe. "These names...
Waynesville approves new special event fees for races, festivals and demonstrations
WAYNESVILLE, N.C. (WLOS) — Waynesville is enacting fees for special events. The town council approved the fee during its most recent meeting. The fee applies to races, festivals, and demonstrations, with the cost varying by event. The costs are based off how much staffing and resources are needed to host the event.
Environmental group calls on IPEX to clean up PVC pipe debris in French Broad...
WOODFIN, N.C. (WLOS) — A local environmental group says thousands of pieces of PVC pipe are still scattered throughout the French Broad River after Hurricane Helene. Community leaders are now calling on pipe manufacturer IPEX to take part in cleanup and prevention efforts. MountainTrue hosted a meeting in Woodfin...
Vets Pets to Open AVL Animal Urgent Care in Asheville, North Carolina After Hurricane...
Vets Pets, a North Carolina-based cooperative network of veterinary hospitals, today announced that AVL Animal Urgent Care will open this summer at 17 Bryson Street in Asheville’s Biltmore area. The hospital, led by Ethan Abrams, DVM, will offer same-day and walk-in urgent care for companion animals at a lower...
She’s 16, he’s 28. “Couple” accused of murdering her family (and pets)
A 16-year-old girl is accused of murdering her mother, father, and grandmother in the North Carolina home they shared. The girl's 28-year-old boyfriend has also been charged. The family had been trying to keep this older man away from their daughter and was about to get the police involved. Travis...
12 North Carolina Diners Where Home Cooking Is The House Specialty
Comfort food settles you before the first bite. It is the promise of a plate that arrives complete, warm, and already familiar, the kind of meal that steadies the day without ceremony. North Carolina iners do this better than most because routine is the point: short menus that read the...
Asheville’s 5 Best Breweries For Food, According To A Local
Breweries aren't just about the beer. In Asheville, North Carolina, here are one local's favorite joints to get a great brew and a tasty meal.
Henderson County businesswoman charged with embezzling $1.2M, failing to file taxes
RALEIGH, N.C. (WLOS) — A Henderson County businesswoman has been arrested and charged with embezzling nearly $1.2 million in a three-year span. According to a May 11 news release from the North Carolina Department of Revenue, Rachel Ann Rose, 50, of Asheville, was arrested and charged on May 11 with four counts of felo
Asheville man receives nearly 8 years for drug trafficking
ASHEVILLE, N.C. (WSPA) — An Asheville man pleaded guilty Monday morning in Buncombe County Superior Court to drug trafficking and possession charges. Judge Louis Trosch sentenced 45-year-old Bobby Jay Holmes to an active term of 70 to 93 months in the North Carolina Department of Adult Correction. The charges, includin
FEMA greenlights more than 140 buyouts in Buncombe County
The Federal Emergency Management Agency approved 142 buyouts in Buncombe County on Friday, bringing the total number of approved properties up to 189 in the county. The agency allocated a total of $59 million, which will also support the acquisition of 11 properties in Haywood County, nine properties in Mitchell County
