Charlotte and Asheville rank among top beer cities in USA Today’s 2026 list
Two North Carolina cities were chosen by a panel of beer experts for having some of the best beer scenes in the nation.
Housing market in western North Carolina is shifting, giving buyers more options
BUNCOMBE COUNTY, N.C. (WLOS) — Buying a home in the mountains has long felt out of reach for many first-time buyers, with homes selling quickly and often going for above asking price. But according to local real estate agents, homes are now sitting on the market longer, giving buyers...
Buncombe County man sentenced to at least 7 years for drug trafficking: DA
ASHEVILLE, N.C. (WLOS) — A Buncombe County man will face at least seven years in prison after pleading guilty to multiple drug trafficking and gun charges, officials announced. On Monday, Feb. 9, Russell Travis Toothman was sentenced after he pleaded guilty to conspiracy to traffic opium or heroin, trafficking...
Fatality under investigation at Transylvania County Landfill expansion, officials say
TRANSYLVANIA COUNTY, N.C. (WLOS) — There is an active investigation after a fatality at the Transylvania County Landfill expansion, according to the county. The county said officials, including the Transylvania County Sheriff's Office, are on site and conducting the active investigation. The county's Facebook post...
Lake Lure begins refilling after Hurricane Helene causes catastrophic damage in North Carolina
A beloved lake in the mountains of western North Carolina that suffered significant damage during Hurricane Helene several months ago has started being refilled.
Asheville business owner charged with poisonings had prior fraud allegations
A former Asheville restaurateur and business owner indicted in the death of her daughter and in a 2007 Henderson County cold case faced allegations of fraud in the decade leading up to the charges, according to a 2016 civil lawsuit filed by former business partners. Gudrun Casper-Leinenkugel, also known as Linda Jean...
Pisgah AVL Expands Audio Inventory With An Investment With D&B audiotechnik KSL System
Asheville, NC - Pisgah Audio Video Lighting LLC (Pisgah AVL) is a full service production company in Western North Carolina offering audio, video, lighting, staging, and installation services. The recent investment in D&B audiotechnik KSL system includes 24 KSL tops, 8 SL-GSUB, and enough D40 and D90 amplifiers to...
WNC Pizza Week returns, lunch in Black Mountain, taste The Bitter End
ASHEVILLE - Pizza discounts and parties in Western North Carolina; a Black Mountain restaurant introduces lunch; a local cidery and fernet distiller's new release; upcoming food and beverage events. WNC Pizza Week Why have one pizza party when you can have seven in one week? Every day will be a pizza celebration...
Earthworks Tree Services: Asheville’s Trusted Tree Service Experts
Property owners often notice unexpected foliage discoloration during warmer months, raising concerns about their landscape’s health. While seasonal color changes are natural, premature browning can indicate serious underlying issues ranging from environmental stress to white fungus on trees. Earthworks Tree Services...
Man, woman arrested for larceny in WNC neighborhood
MADISON COUNTY, N.C. (WSPA) — The Madison County Sheriff’s Office arrested two people over the weekend after a report of larceny in the Spring Creek community. Deputies identified the suspects as 30-year-old Danniele Ashe and 29-year-old Joseph Moore Jr. The arrests followed a report of a larceny in progress. A...
