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Last December, 16 individuals were arrested and 900 grams of narcotics seized in a multi-agency drug bust in West Asheville. On Jan. 20, one of those individuals was sentenced to 160-190 months (approximately 13-16) years in prison. Theodore Russell Finley, 45, pleaded guilty to two counts of cocaine trafficking. He...

This story has been updated to add new information. HENDERSONVILLE – “Hopeful and uplifting” at times, despite a pervasive atmosphere of “quiet dread” and, later, tragedy. That’s how two Hendersonville ministers described their experience in Minneapolis, Minnesota, where they traveled Jan. 22. About 50,000 locals...

HENDERSONVILLE, N.C. (WLOS) — Dunkin' will offer "free coffee for a year" to the first 100 customers at the opening of the coffee chain's new store in Hendersonville. On Friday, Jan. 30, the new Dunkin' located at 5420 Asheville Highway will celebrate the grand opening of its newest "Next Generation" store in...

MARS HILL, N.C. (WLOS) — While one winter storm system has passed, another is potentially on its way, according to meteorologists. The North Carolina Department of Transportation is finishing clearing secondary roads that were affected by last weekend's winter storm. Now they're keeping an eye on another storm that...

ASHEVILLE, N.C. (828newsNOW) — Authorities in Florida are investigating the death of an Asheville man after skeletal remains were discovered in a remote area of Wakulla County nearly three months ago. The Wakulla County Sheriff’s Office said the remains, found Oct. 30 near Curtis Mill Road and Forest Road...

Literally 10 minutes after I clicked “schedule publish” on my 2026 Western North Carolina (WNC) Bucket List—which included “Visit the Shoji Spa” in the fourth spot—one of my good friends texted me. “Do you have any plans tonight?” he asked. I didn’t, so I...

This is Mark Garrett, Superintendent of Henderson County Public Schools, with important inclement weather information. I hope this message finds you safe and warm after the significant ice storm that hit us over the weekend. While today’s sunshine really helped clear off several roads and surfaces, there are still...

When storms and fires disrupt caregiving for months, this volunteer-run network deploys to support parents navigating work, trauma and recovery.

HENDERSON COUNTY, N.C. (WLOS) — Officials in Henderson County said their experience with Hurricane Helene helped them to feel better prepared during this past weekend’s winter storm. Mike Morgan, Henderson County chief communications officer, expressed how their county took a direct hit from the winter storm. The...

An inmate at the Buncombe County Detention Facility has died from what has been described as an “unknown medical condition”.