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Davis Ranch Welcomes Riders of All Ages, Skills
Davis Ranch—with locations in Leicester, Mills River and Fletcher—offers lessons and training that can be structured around any rider’s goals and schedules. The Leicester barn also offers camps and programs for youth. During one-day pony camp experiences, kids learn about daily farm chores, horse care and safety, balanced centered riding skills, supporting barn mates and having fun outside. This year, Davis Ranch will offer its first adult camp.
Asheville police seek help to find suspects targeting pedestrians with water pellet guns
ASHEVILLE, North Carolina (WLOS) -- The Asheville Police Department is asking for the public's help in identifying individuals involved in recent incidents where Orbeez-style water pellet guns were used to target pedestrians. In the past week, APD responded to several reports of unknown suspects shooting what is believed to be...
Maggie Valley celebrates 50 years, anticipates more growth
MAGGIE VALLEY, N.C. (WLOS) — Maggie Valley is celebrating its 50th birthday, which provides a chance to look at the town's history, as well as its plans for the future. In its 50-year history as a town, there are many symbols for Maggie Valley. Topping the list would be...
77th Annual Southern Highland Craft Fair in Asheville
Asheville – A wide array of beautifully crafted hand-made items will be shown at the Southern Highland Craft Fair from Thursday, July 18th through Sunday, July 21st. Potters, wood carvers, basketmakers, spinners, weavers, jewelry makers, and designers using clay, metal and glass will all be present to show and sell their items. It is a unique opportunity to connect directly with the artist or even order a special hand-crafted item for an upcoming event. Two floors of Harrah’s Cherokee Center on Haywood Street in Asheville will be filled with Guild member’s wares, where more than 100 of these artisans are offering their original and beautifully crafted pieces. It is a breath of fresh air to see these fine pieces, which have been made with incredible attention to detail. This is an opportunity to visit and see some of the most talented craftsmen in the South.
Bypass project could reduce lanes between West Waynesville and Balsam
A contractor for the N.C. Department of Transportation will begin work on a new turn lane on U.S. 23/74 between West Waynesville and Balsam as soon as Monday. Traffic could be reduced to one lane along that western end of the Waynesville bypass between exit 98 (the Hyatt Creek Road and Walmart exit) and the Haywood County rest area.
5 Bedroom Home in Black Mountain - $2,450,000
Own two high class homes that provide the most spectacular “1-of-a-kind” view of Mt. Mitchell and adjacent Blue Ridge Mountain peaks! Houses situated at 3,100 elevation and directly overlook Pisgah Forest and Catawba headwaters. Every day you get a guaranteed beautiful sunrise and sunset and, if raining, you get a misty mountain view that takes your breath away. The live view is available on YouTube. Use the houses as your main home, business, vacation rental property, or weekend getaway. Enjoy security of 1000 gallon water storage, Generac, and 2 large underground propane tanks. Great shopping nearby. Located 25 minutes to Asheville, 12 minutes to Black Mountain, Old Fort, Chimney Rock, or Marion. Also, Charlotte, Greenville, Spartanburg, Boone, and Gatlinburg are just 90 minutes away. Lake James (boating) and Lake Lure swimming is ½ hour away. The VIEW IS PRICELESS! Link to Property Video: https://adam-carney-photography.aryeo.com/videos/018eff4a-be58-70f3-b409-a45303c3c62d.
Outage aftermath: Asheville Regional Airport grapples with delays, cancellations
ASHEVILLE, N.C. (WLOS) — Passengers at Asheville Regional Airport and around the world are still stuck or scrambling with the residual effects of the cybersecurity disaster that occurred on the morning of Friday, July 19. The CrowdStrike outage caused more than 9,000 delays and another 2,500 cancelations or more...
Closing the gap: WCU Social worker to assist Hendersonville city police with complex calls
HENDERSONVILLE - With the number of mental health-related calls on the rise, the Hendersonville Police Department is looking for backup from a new source — a social worker. Tori Doyle, a graduate student intern from Western Carolina University’s Department of Social Work, will begin working part-time with the department this August through the university’s Community Care Program, which partners with law enforcement agencies to tackle the root causes of certain police interactions.
Celebrating 70 years: Rev. Billy Graham's 1977 Asheville crusade
ASHEVILLE, N.C. (WLOS) — In 70 years of covering Western North Carolina, WLOS has had a front-row seat to one of the world's most famous Christian Evangelists: Rev. Billy Graham. Graham, who was born in Charlotte and lived in Montreat, became well-known for his televised crusades. News 13 dug...
Jessica Arrowood
Jessica Rae Arrowood, of Saluda, passed away on July 13, 2024 at the age of 34. We mourn her loss, but we know she is finally free and no longer suffering. Jessica was born on June 20, 1990 to Jeff Arrowood (Kerry) and Tammy Rollins (Kevin) in Sunny View, NC. It was there that she would go on to meet her devoted husband, Chris Dalton, and build a life with their three daughters, Kandis Dalton, Katelynn Arrowood, and Kylee Dalton.
Forestry Landowner Summit is Sept. 7
A Forestry Landowner Summit will be held in Hendersonville on Sept. 7. The event is from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Kanuga Inn and Lodging, Minkler Grove, 471 Kanukga Chapel Drive, Hendersonville. It will focus on multiple forestry and wildlife topics, current issues impacting forests and practices to improve...
Police: Cyclist dead after apparent hit-and-run on Swannanoa River Road in Asheville
ASHEVILLE, N.C. (WLOS) — UPDATE: Police confirm they have identified and found the box truck. The Asheville Police Department confirms a male cyclist is dead following a hit-and-run wreck along Swannanoa River Road near the intersection with South Tunnel Road on Thursday, July 18. Investigators have closed off about...
The 11 Best Things To Do In Maggie Valley, North Carolina, A Smoky Mountain Gem
There’s no question that North Carolina’s roster of mountain towns is stacked. As you make your way down the westernmost region of the Tar Heel State—from Boone down to Highlands—you’ll come across a seemingly endless number of these charming destinations, each with a unique personality and a strong sense of community.
Mountain Bike National Championships Returning to North Carolina
Later this month, Hendersonville, N.C., will be filled with fat tire action at the 2024 USA Cycling Gravity Mountain Bike National Championships. For the second year in a row, Ride Rock Creek, a 300-acre downhill mountain biking park, will host the event from July 31 to August 4. The five-day...
WTMT Asheville Host’s TikTok Video Draws ‘Ratings Bias’ Warning.
A video explaining the radio ratings process and how it affects stations and personalities has caught the attention of Nielsen, forcing the company to release a “Ratings Bias” warning to subscribers of the service. Rich “Rizzo” Deaver, one-half of the “Rizzo & Jeff” morning show on Saga Communications...
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