Book Signing with Yancey County Author
15 year old Dacolby McGee from Mountain Heritage High School will be having his first book signing on the 3rd of January 2026 for his Book THE NONBELIEVER. Dacolby is a Local author. He is partnering up with the Freedom Life Center and all proceeds will go to the Program. The book signing will be held in the Meeting...
Lake Junaluska hosts special Christmas-themed brunch
LAKE JUNALUSKA, N.C. (WLOS) — Lake Junaluska hosted a special Christmas-themed brunch on Sunday, Dec. 21, at York Dining Commons. The event had not just holiday-themed food but also a festive gift for everyone. Emily Hagerman, food and beverage manager at York Dining Commons, spoke with News 13 about...
One person shot after attacking deputy, Haywood County Sheriff’s Office says
HAYWOOD COUNTY, N.C. (FOX Carolina) - The Haywood County Sheriff’s Office said an investigation is underway after a shooting involving one of their deputies. The sheriff’s office said deputies responded to a domestic incident off Old Clyde Road on Sunday around 5:45 p.m. Officials said during the incident, one person...
Man steals deputy’s patrol vehicle in South Carolina
SPARTANBURG COUNTY, S.C. (WSPA) – A man in South Carolina has been arrested after officials said he stole a Spartanburg County deputy’s patrol vehicle and led deputies on a chase through multiple counties. According to the Spartanburg County Sheriff’s Office, at around 9 p.m. Saturday, deputies were called to a...
Fresh at Farmers Markets This Week
As daylight hours wane and the calendar year wraps up, many farmers in Western North Carolina let their fields begin to rest. This sacred time of year is filled with breaks from school, gathering loved ones together to share dishes passed down through the generations, taking a much needed rest (especially for...
Black Mountain elected officials announce interim town manager interviews
The search for a new Black Mountain town manager will move forward with upcoming interviews of two potential candidates for the interim role, following a, Dec. 19, special call meeting of the town council. The town’s governing board will meet at 8 a.m., Tuesday, Dec. 23, to hold closed session...
‘He touched so many lives’: Western North Carolina remembers Greg Biffle as a hero...
SOUTH TOE, N.C. —For people in Western North Carolina, the sound of helicopter blades fill their memories, not only of Helene, but the hope that came in the days and weeks after the storm. “You know, without those private citizens bringing those supplies in, really early on, I think...
Virginia-based YouTubers spread joy in Asheville with holiday gifts for local community
ASHEVILLE, N.C. (WLOS) — A YouTube couple is spreading some Christmas joy through their fifth annual gift giveaway. According to the couple, they have been hosting the event for five years in Virginia. After receiving a few comments on their videos suggesting they come to Asheville following Helene, they decided to...
Lower gas prices and open roads create ideal holiday travel conditions for NC travelers
ASHEVILLE, N.C. (WLOS0 — Nearly 3.7 million North Carolinians are expected to travel at least 50 miles from home over the 13-day year-end holiday period that started on Saturday, Dec. 20. Thaissa Braga, a Florida resident who traveled by car to spend the holidays in Asheville. "We thought we...
10 Cat Habits That Improve Calm In North Carolina
A recent study from the American Psychological Association revealed that 68% of Americans report heightened stress levels in 2025, up from just 50% a decade ago, with Southern states like North Carolina feeling the pinch amid humid summers and bustling urban growth. This surge has many turning to unexpected sources...

















