HUD secretary rejects Asheville's current draft action plan over 'DEI criteria'
HUD Secretary Scott Turner says the department will not approve the city of Asheville's draft action plan in its current form ...
Madison County latest to open Helene private property debris removal sites
Thousands in Western North Carolina have signed up to get private property debris from Tropical Storm Helene removed, and ...
Former Buncombe County Schools employee sentenced for indecent liberties with a minor
A former Buncombe County Schools employee is facing jail time after pleading guilty to felony indecent liberties with a minor ...
FEMA's public assistance program extended to April 7 in NC
ASHEVILLE, N.C. (WLOS) — On Tuesday, March 11, Governor Josh Stein announced an extension for the FEMA public assistance ...
Congressman Chuck Edwards to host town hall in Asheville amidst potential protests
Republican U.S. Congressman Chuck Edwards said he is eager to host his town hall on Thursday, March 13 in Asheville at AB ...
EPA official meets with Marshall leaders to address delays in Helene recovery funds
An administrator with the Environmental Protection Agency met with local leaders in Marshall on March 12, to discuss ongoing ...
Weather Warn Day issued for March 16 with threat of tornadoes and damaging winds
MARCH 11, 2025 - A Weather Warn Day has been issued for Sunday, March 16 in the morning, for possible damaging winds and ...
US allies retaliate against Trump's tariffs with their own trade measures
American allies are responding to President Donald Trump's tariffs on steel and aluminum with their own retaliatory measures, ...
Mahmoud Khalil to remain in the US for now
Khalil was the leader in a student protest movement at Columbia University last year, speaking out against Israel’s war in ...
Henderson County libraries host disaster recovery fairs in March
Throughout March, the Henderson County Public Libraries will host "Disaster Recovery Fairs" to help residents with Helene ...
Man accused of luring, sexually assaulting child in public park restroom
ASHEVILLE, N.C. (WLOS) — A man faces a felony charge after a reported sexual assault on a child in a North Asheville park.
Wildfire near Old Fort Mountain disrupts traffic on I-40, remains 0% contained
MCDOWELL COUNTY, N.C. (WLOS) — A wildfire is impacting traffic on I-40. It's on Old Fort Mountain near the Buncombe County line. The wildfire has reached 3 acres and is 0% contained, according to the ...