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HENDERSON COUNTY, N.C. (WLOS) — Residents in Henderson County are cleaning up debris once again after heavy rainfall caused flooding in the area earlier this week. For many people, questions are being raised about what this means moving forward. Especially for Fletcher resident Robert Prevatt. He lost his driveway...

ASHEVILLE, N.C. (WLOS) — The former J.C. Penney site at the Asheville Mall, which has been vacant for just over a year, will be vacant no more. According to a May 27 news release from Buncombe County government, the county will be purchasing the 6.24 acre site for $5 million for a what the county is calling its first s

HENDERSON COUNTY, N.C. (FOX Carolina) - Henderson County officials are providing updates on recovery after heavy rain brought flooding on the area on Monday. Henderson County Emergency Management identified 41 different affected areas. These include damaged roads and driveways, water over infrastructure and a small lan

ASHEVILLE, N.C. (WLOS) — North Carolina Governor Josh Stein is weighing in on the closing of a Buncombe County prison. As News 13 previously reported, Craggy Correctional Center will close later this summer. The North Carolina Department of Adult Correction (NCDAC) cites the high cost of living in the...

NORTH CAROLINA — Several North Carolina public school calendars show students finishing the 2025-26 school year this week, with verified final student days falling on Friday, May 29. Stokes County Schools has a public school calendar entry listing “Last Day of School” on May 29, 2026. Haywood County Schools also lists

A man was arrested in connection with a homicide in Asheville, according to the Chesapeake Sheriff's Office.

For lovers of the outdoors, few things feel better than waking up to cool mountain air, towering trees, and the sound of wildlife all around. However, when it comes to experiencing complete solitude, it's often out of reach for those not able to travel far. But hidden in a shady forest just outside Asheville, North Car

The majority of Mission Hospital’s full-time, part-time and PRN (as needed) employees will receive an additional $10 million in pay increases beyond the standard annual merit raises. “These increases reflect HCA Healthcare’s ongoing commitment to investing in our people and ensuring Mission Hospital remains a place whe

Asheville City Schools announced that Shambra Watkins, a veteran kindergarten educator with 29 years of experience and a Cougar Alumni Class of 1988, has been named the 2026-2027 Asheville City Schools District Teacher of the Year. A legacy educator, Watkins’ path was paved by her parents, a teacher and an...

A new query seems to come every day. An email pings in Otto Sharp’s inbox, or the phone rings at Swannanoa Valley Animal Hospital, and though the company on the other end may change, the gist is always the same: Ever thought about selling?. “They’re circling me like a...