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Arrest made following deadly shooting in Western North Carolina
A Western North Carolina man is behind bars after a deadly shooting there, earlier this week. The Waynesville Police Department responded around 830 PM Monday night to a reported shooting at a home along Allens Creek Road.
Tornado hit Black Mountain, NWS confirms; first in more than 2 decades for Buncombe County
(WGHP) – Buncombe County observed its first tornado in over two decades last Thursday. The NWS Greenville-Spartanburg confirmed an EF-0 tornado touched down in Black Mountain, North Carolina, at 12:15 a.m. Thursday. The tornado had peak winds of 85 mph and traveled nearly two and a half miles. This is the first tornado in the […]
Police identify victim, suspect in fatal Waynesville shooting
WAYNESVILLE, N.C. (WLOS) — Police say a 21-year-old man is charged with murder after a fatal shooting in Waynesville on Monday, May 13, 2024. Waynesville police say Dillard Thomas Hooper has been charged with one count of common law murder in the shooting death of 45-year-old Jason Abram Caldwell.
'Community and town first': Prospective Canton paper mill buyer talks plans for the site
CANTON, N.C. (WLOS) — The owner of Spirtas Worldwide, a company in the process of acquiring the Canton paper mill, spoke with News 13 about their plans for the site. Spirtas Worldwide redevelops closed industrial sites and, according to their website, is one of the largest demolition firms in the United States.
'It's a feeling I've never had' Canton man recalls experience when truck, dog were stolen
CANTON, N.C. (WLOS) — Howard McCarter has been a part of McCarter Construction in Canton for around 15 years. It’s how he provides for his wife Alisha, daughter Josie, and dog Holly. The morning of Mother’s Day, Howard stopped at a convenience store just off Interstate 40 in...
Candler man to serve at least 10 years in prison for copper wire theft, dozens of charges
ASHEVILLE, N.C. (WLOS) — A man who authorities say is a habitual felon will spend at least a decade behind bars after pleading guilty to dozens of felony charges on Monday, May 13, in Buncombe County Superior Court, the Buncombe County District Attorney's Office said in a press release.
'Canton was the mill': Residents express sadness, optimism over possible paper mill sale
CANTON, N.C. (WLOS) — Many people in Canton are brokenhearted to hear about the possibility of no longer seeing the paper mill, which has stood at the heart of town for a century. A spokesperson for the mill owners, Pactiv Evergreen, confirmed Wednesday, May 15, that the company has...
Pisgah softball’s season ends in 2A State Championship
HATTIESBURG, Miss. (WLBT) - Pisgah softball faced elimination in the 2A State Championship at the Southern Miss Softball Complex Wednesday. After pitching a two-hit shut-out in game one on Tuesday, Lucy Cochran took the mound again for the Urchins. However, in just the first inning, the Dragons did what they couldn’t do in game one. With one run already home in the inning, eighth grader Alyssa McMurtrey cleared the fence in right-center, putting Pisgah on top 3-0.
Juvenile, adult seriously injured in dirt bike crash; investigation underway
BREVARD, N.C. (WLOS) — Two people were seriously injured over the weekend in a dirt bike crash, officials said. North Carolina State Highway Patrol said on Saturday, May 11, one juvenile and one adult on two separate bikes crashed into each other and were both transported to hospitals with severe injuries.
Class of 2024: Brevard College has its largest graduating class ever
BREVARD - Brevard College had its largest graduating class ever on May 11, as 179 were awarded bachelor's degrees and 14 were awarded master's degrees during the ceremony at Ives-Lemel Family Field, according to a news release. “Graduates, you’ve made it. For years you’ve been working with this day in...
Women in the Field: Fly-Fishing Excursion 2024
This spring, G&G hosted its annual weekend of fly fishing in Highlands and Cashiers, North Carolina. The interactive sporting getaway kicked off on Thursday evening as guests gathered for a multicourse welcome dinner, featuring local ingredients and wine pairings at Old Edwards Inn & Spa. Early the next morning, the women embarked on a half-day of guided fly fishing followed by an awards reception with hors d’oeuvres and cocktails at Brookings Anglers.
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