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Baby animals help break WNC Nature Center visitor record; beloved otter recently died
ASHEVILLE - With baby animals, Red Pandas and playful river otters, the Western North Carolina Nature Center not only brought a record number of visitors in 2023, but also a hefty $23 million economic boost to the area. Amid forthcoming additions and recent renovations, the Nature Center broke previous visitation records in 2023...
From excess to access, Food Connection reduces food waste and feeds folks
ASHEVILLE, N.C. (WLOS) — Food insecurity and food waste are challenges for people and communities everywhere. But locally, one organization is committed to doing something about it. Food Connection takes surplus chief-prepared food, repackages it into meals, and redistributes it into local communities, reducing food waste and hunger. "The...
Fourth TSA checkpoint line opens at Asheville Regional Airport to shorten wait times
ASHEVILLE, N.C. (WLOS) — Asheville Regional Airport has reported that it is screening a record number of passengers during the busy summer travel season. To help with the influx of passengers and longer wait times, the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) added a fourth line to its security checkpoint. According to a news release, the new line is using computed tomography (CT), a state-of-the-art scanner that allows passengers to keep their laptops, tablets and liquids inside their bag.
Highway Patrol: Driver dies following high-speed crash at I-26 airport exit
ASHEVILLE, N.C. (WLOS) — A driver died on July 26 following a high-speed crash that occurred on Exit 40, the Asheville Regional Airport exit, on Interstate 26 West, according to the North Carolina StateHighway Patrol. The call came in at approximately 9:28 a.m., the Highway Patrol told News 13.
Asheville police investigating after 15 bullet holes found at home on Griffing Boulevard
ASHEVILLE, N.C. (WLOS) — An investigation is underway after Asheville police say 15 bullets struck a home on Griffing Boulevard in Asheville. The Asheville Police Department responded to a report of property damage on July 25 at a residence on Griffing Boulevard. According to a news release, the resident reported damage from bullet holes to the front of the residence.
Single-Game Tickets for ‘White Out Whitmire’ On Sale Now
Cullowhee, N.C. – Single-game tickets and game day parking for Western Carolina football's home-opening "White Out Whitmire" matchup against instate foe Campbell on Saturday, Sept. 7, are on sale now through the Catamount Athletics Ticket Office. Ticket and game day parking sales are available in person at the first-floor...
Spartanburg man sentenced to life in prison after dog gives his life protecting family, officials say
SPARTANBURG COUNTY, S.C. — Amy Goulding, the assistant solicitor for the 7th Circuit, Spartanburg County, announced a man was sentenced to life in prison for burglary in the first degree and attempted armed robbery. (Video above: WYFF News 4 Evening Headlines) On Oct. 25, 2022, residents of a home...
Video: See how Anderson School District 3 celebrated start of a new school year
Three cheers for teachers, some say. Many things come in threes. Anderson County School District Three, like schools around the county have their elementary, middle, and high school starting Aug. 1. School district staff met at Crescent High School in Iva Friday to give their best celebration send-off. The new school year, with a "Day One" theme, emphasizes treating each day like it's the first of the year. ...
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