Storm destroys family’s home in McDowell Co.
FOX Carolina's Mark Johnson has the latest. FOX Carolina's Enrique Salinas has the details. School tools event in Greenville donates thousands of backpacks. During the school tools program, there was also free food and family-friendly fun. Newfound Gap Road closed after landslide. Updated: 3 hours ago. |. The...
Haywood County joins nationwide protests with ‘Resist Regime’ rally at courthouse
HAYWOOD COUNTY, N.C. (WLOS) — Today, there were rallies across the country as part of a national day of rage against the regime, advocating for justice. Nearly 100 people gathered in Haywood County near the courthouse to participate in what organizers call the 'Resist Regime Protests'. Mary Ford, one...
Viral Landfill Confrontation in Haywood County Sparks Outrage and Investigations
Haywood County -- August 1, 2025: A recent altercation at a private landfill in Haywood County, North Carolina, captured in a series of viral TikTok videos, has ignited national outrage, prompted multiple investigations, and brought intense scrutiny to issues of workplace conduct, use of authority, and public safety....
13th whooping cough case confirmed in Haywood County
HAYWOOD COUNTY, N.C. (WLOS) — Cases of whooping cough continue to rise in Haywood County, with health officials confirming 13 active cases. Haywood Health and Human Services announced the 13th case on Aug. 1, 2025, up from 12 confirmed cases reported on Wednesday. Of the 13 cases, three are...
7 Amazing Treehouses You Can Actually Live In
Waking up high above the ground, wrapped in the stillness of the trees, feels more like a storybook than real life – but for a growing number of homeowners, that dream has taken root. Across the country, treehouses have evolved into full-fledged residences, offering architectural beauty, cozy practicality, and...
NC Wildlife officials urge bear safety after man was injured during an encounter
WEAVERVILLE (WLOS) — The North Carolina Wildlife Resource Commission is urging bear safety advice after a Buncombe County man was taken to the emergency room after a bear swatted and pushed him. The incident happened earlier this month as the bear was leaving the man's front porch in Weaverville.
Communities unite with Saluda Grade Trail Celebration
Public events highlight the progress made on the Saluda Grade Trail TRYON—On Thursday July 31, the Foothills was filled with excitement as local officials, community members, and trail enthusiasts gathered to celebrate the significant progress made on the Saluda Grade Trail. The Saluda Grade Trail Celebration was...
After heartbreak of Helene, Owen proving toughness is more than a word
Black Mountain — (WLOS) Every town in Western North Carolina has a Helene story. Every athlete was affected. Every life was touched in some way, shape, or form. Few areas know that better than Swannanoa and Black Mountain, and few schools know it better than Owen. John Faircloth landed...
Democratic candidates protest NC-11 gala exclusion, threaten boycott
A blistering letter signed by four Democratic candidates for Congress in North Carolina’s 11th Congressional District is raising questions about party neutrality in primaries, calling the party’s decision to include only one congressional candidate — Jamie Ager — as the keynote speaker at the NC-11 Democratic gala...
Horrifying Search Warrant Details Revealed In Case of Woman Kidnapped, Raped Over 5 Months
The woman, who said she was chained up, locked in boxes, and sexually assaulted, claims she was transported at one point from one RV to another inside of a trash can strapped to the bed of a truck.
