Riverside Cemetery: Asheville’s historic gem connecting past and present
ASHEVILLE, NC. (WLOS) — As America approaches its 250th birthday, News 13 is looking at places in the mountains that have helped to shape our nation. This week, News 13 is visiting the Riverside Cemetery and Park in Asheville. Nestled between traffic along Interstate 26 and the historic Montford...
Wake Up Happy At These Can’t-Miss North Carolina Breakfast Diners
Morning sunshine tastes better when you’re sliding into a cozy booth with a hot cup of coffee and a plate of fluffy biscuits smothered in gravy right in front of you. North Carolina takes breakfast seriously, and it shows in every sizzling skillet and buttery bite. This is a...
City, county governments announce closures ahead of wintry weather
HAYWOOD COUNTY, N.C. (WLOS) — Several western North Carolina municipalities have announced plans to close facilities and cancel scheduled events ahead of a potentially high-impact winter storm. The city of Asheville announced Thursday that all Parks and Recreation community centers will be closed Saturday, Jan. 24,...
Accident results in vehicle fire, sends 1 to hospital, backs up morning traffic for...
ASHEVILLE, N.C. (WLOS) — A traffic accident that resulted in a vehicle fire backed up traffic in the early-morning hours of Jan. 22 on Interstate 40. According to the Asheville Police Department, the accident happened just before 6 a.m. on I-40 East near Exit 44 (the Enka-Candler, Smokey Park Highway exit).
Fork & Dagger: Thai Pearl delivers a city feel with uneven flavor
Thai Pearl sits in a shotgun-style hall of a building on Haywood Road in West Asheville. If you blink when you pass by, you’ll definitely miss it. This several-year-old establishment was new to me until this week. I was craving some curry and needed to try something different. It...
Vehicle fire shuts down two lanes of I-40 eastbound
ASHEVILLE, N.C. (828newsNOW) — A vehicle fire closed two lanes of Interstate 40 eastbound near Smokey Park Highway early Thursday, causing major traffic delays west of Asheville. The fire was reported just after Exit 44, U.S. 19 (Smokey Park Highway), near mile marker 45 in Buncombe County. The right...
Spartanburg man pleads guilty to voluntary manslaughter in Polk County
Damon Lamard Pace sentenced to 111 to 146 months POLK COUNTY—A Spartanburg man has pleaded guilty to voluntary manslaughter in connection with a 2022 overdose death in Polk County. On […]
Winter storm nearing WNC prompts safety warnings on alternative heat use
ASHEVILLE, N.C. (WLOS) — As a winter storm approaches western North Carolina, with the risk of power outages, many people are considering alternative ways to stay warm. Local emergency response officials are warning residents to exercise caution and safety when using alternative heat sources due to potential carbon...
Hurricane Helene victims say FEMA is pushing residents out their temporary NC homes abruptly
FEMA's direct housing program offers rent-free housing for 18 months post-storm, but residents are now facing eviction notices.
One person arrested following drug bust in North Carolina
NORTH CAROLINA — A wanted fugitive was taken into custody Wednesday afternoon following a joint effort by local and state law enforcement agencies, authorities said. According to the Asheville Police Department, officers assisted the North Carolina Bureau of Investigation in locating and arresting 36-year-old Tyrone...

















