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Local experts weigh in as dengue cases surge across country, rise in NC
ASHEVILLE, N.C. (WLOS) — There is a public health emergency in the United States as cases of dengue fever soar. The World Health Organization defines dengue as a viral infection that spreads from mosquitoes to humans, most common in tropical and subtropical climates. As of May, there have been...
Mayor Sees Bright Future For Town
Weaverville – Weaverville Mayor Patrick Fitzsimmons sees only good things for the town as it grows into a powerhouse in Buncombe County. A new hospital, doubling the capacity of the water treatment plant, and other positive indicators point to a bright future, says Fitzsimmons. “Weaverville is really at a...
Tough Ruling Spoils a Great Night for the Tourists
Asheville — (WLOS) The Asheville Tourists dropped a tight game to the Greenville Drive 4-2 on Wednesday night. Asheville received phenomenal pitching from Trey Dombroski, Kelly Austin, Ian Foggo, and Brody Rodning; however, a late controversial decision hurt Asheville’s chances at winning the game. The Tourists held a...
Asheville City Wins South Central Division With 4-0 Victory Over Athens FC
Asheville — (WLOS) On Tuesday night, the men of Asheville secured their second straight South Central Division title with a 4-0 victory over last-place Athens FC. The Blues have dominated the division since the very first match, racking up 28 points while scoring 29 goals, the highest in the league.
Asheville's July 4th moves to South Slope, anticipates 10,000 attendees
ASHEVILLE, N.C. (WLOS) — Leaders and businesses are gearing up for Asheville’s Fourth of July celebration. Executive Director of Asheville’s Downtown Association Hayden Plemmons said the association hosts this Fourth of July celebration in collaboration with the city of Asheville. Historically, she said, the celebration has always...
UNC Asheville to Remain Host of the North Asheville Tailgate Market
The University of North Carolina Asheville and the North Asheville Tailgate Market have formalized their longstanding partnership through a new agreement that will keep the now 44-year-old producer-only farmers market on campus for the foreseeable future. UNC Asheville has been proud to serve as host for the Market since 2007...
Persons of Interest from West Asheville Library Assault
Clemson University students are about to get a new housing option. A new housing development has been proposed by FRP for Clemson University. Police tell residents to “seek shelter” as they search for suspect near Furman University. Updated: Jun. 22, 2024 at 10:15 PM UTC. The Travelers Rest...
Homeless veteran finds a new life in Asheville
After a 10 1/2-hour bus ride from Portsmouth, Va., Janis Thompson arrived in Asheville on a Monday night in September 2022 with all her belongings packed into a single suitcase. An Army veteran who served six years in Germany, St. Louis and Washington, D.C., Thompson was homeless, battling drug addiction and suffering from military sexual trauma (MST).
Caught on Cam: Curious bear climbs car in Asheville
ASHEVILLE, N.C. (WBTV) - On June 14, Joe, a Nextbase iQ dash cam owner, woke up to a curious...and rather hairy visitor checking out his car. During a two-month road trip, Joe stopped at his cousin’s house in Asheville for the night. Around 9 a.m., a dash cam notification led him to discover a large male black bear climbing on top of his car, presumably trying to get the snacks stashed inside.
Police looking for suspect in Asheville antifa beatings (07-03-2024–Hour2)
This episode is presented by Carolina Readiness Supply – The Asheville Police Department is looking for a person of interest in the assault on three elderly people at a library who were livestreaming an anarchists’ conference. Subscribe to the podcast at: https://ThePeteKalinerShow.com/
Additional arrest made in deadly Tunnel Road shooting
ASHEVILLE, N.C. (828newsNOW) — Asheville police have charged a second suspect in the shooting death of a man on Tunnel Road. According to Asheville police arrest warrants, 21-year-old Laila Abdur Rahim has been charged with first-degree murder and felony conspiracy in the shooting death of 33-year-old Oji Trevon Mitchell. Buncombe County jail records show Rahim was arrested on July 2, 2024 and there is no bond amount listed.
Calling all stuffed animal friends for a library sleepover
Fluffy friends are in for a night of fun at the Stuffed Animal Sleepover at the Oakley Library in South Asheville on Friday, July 12. Stuffed animals are invited to spend the night at the library. During the sleepover, the stuffed animals will play games together, listen to stories, and stay up extra late. Each stuffed animal will receive a certificate to show their participation and a photo from the sleepover to share with each child.
Gateway Park along French Broad to fill in another missing greenway link
A new public park is being developed by RiverLink to serve cyclists, runners and pedestrians along the French Broad River near Montford. The new Gateway Park will be constructed on a two-acre tract along Riverside Drive north of the Pearson Bridge. With meandering pathways and native plantings, arched gateways at both entrances and a carousel-inspired pavilion, the new park will resurrect a smaller version of the historic Riverside Park found at this location in the early 20th century.
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