Asheville NC

Asheville – In the wake of Hurricane Helene, a storm that left a trail of destruction across Western North Carolina, Sara Sanders, the director of UNC Asheville’s STEAM Studio, found herself grappling with a profound sense of loss. “When Helene happened, we were consumed with grief like the rest of Western North...

HENDERSON COUNTY N.C. (FOX Carolina) - Troopers with the North Carolina Highway Patrol say they responded to a hit-and-run along Asheville Highway on Sunday evening. Henderson County dispatch also confirmed that a crash occurred in the area. Stay tuned as we work to learn more.

Always wanted to learn how to fly fish—or finally nail your cast? This free riverside festival is your excuse to spend the day on the water with your crew, your kids, or your favorite 5-weight. On Saturday, August 24, Asheville’s riverfront will become ground zero for a fly fishing...

WAYNESVILLE, N.C. (WLOS) — On August 2, a sanitary sewer overflow occurred in Waynesville, resulting in approximately 50,000 gallons of untreated wastewater entering Richland Creek, according to a press release from the Town of Waynesville. According to the press release, the bypass began at approximately 6 p.m. on...

It’s been almost one year since Ween canceled its tour and announced the band would “step away from the stage for the foreseeable future.” At the time, the genre-defying cult favorite stated that this decision was made for the mental well-being of co-founding guitarist Mickey “Dean Ween” Melchiondo Jr. Since then,...

A proactive step in recovery efforts from Tropical Storm Helene. “We have an unprecedented opportunity to rebuild Asheville in a way that’s better than ever before.” ~ Mayor Esther Manheimer. A panel of national land use and economic development experts delivered comprehensive recommendations Friday, August 1, 2025,...

BUNCOMBE COUNTY, N.C. (WLOS) — A man is facing multiple charges after crossing left of center around the 700 block of Old US 70, striking and killing a moped driver, according to the North Carolina State Highway Patrol. According to the State Highway Patrol, Buncombe County Troopers were dispatched...

MCDOWELL COUNTY, N.C. (WLOS) — Farms all across Western North Carolina are being highlighted every Friday this summer. It's all part of News 13's Ingles Homegrown Fridays - showing off some of the amazing crops grown in WNC. This week, WLOS was at Wild East Farm in McDowell County,...

A bus service is returning to parts of North Carolina nearly a year after Hurricane Helene devastated the area.

Three people and their pets had to be rescued Friday from floodwaters after thunderstorms rolled over parts of western North Carolina.