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Update: SC man charged with murder in Tunnel Road shooting death in Asheville, police say
Editor's note: This story has been updated with information on a suspect arrest. ASHEVILLE - An East Asheville shooting April 18 has left one person dead, police said. Asheville Police responded to the 160 block of Tunnel Road around 3:13 p.m. for reports of a gunshot wound, APD spokesperson Rick Rice said in...
Canton strengthens ordinance addressing living in tents, campers on town properties
CANTON, N.C. (WLOS) — Canton has tightened up its ordinance dealing with people living in tents and campers on town properties. Town officials recently advised board members there was too much leeway in the current ordinance, leading to people living in campers and tents in sometimes unsanitary conditions. A...
Plans for largest apartment complex ever in Canton could mean big housing, revenue impacts
CANTON, N.C. (WLOS) — A big apartment complex that could make history is proposed for the Canton area. Town leaders are banking on it making a big impact -- both in meeting housing needs and in bringing in revenue after the shutdown of the Pactiv Evergreen paper mill last year.
Man wins North Carolina jackpot without buying ticket in store, officials say
RALEIGH, N.C. — A North Carolina man won a big lottery prize after buying a lucky ticket and never had to step in a store to do it, officials said. Officials with the NC Education Lottery said Jason Cole, of Waynesville, tried his luck on a $1 Cash 5 ticket and won a $100,000 jackpot Friday night.
Three arrested as report of stolen vehicle also turns up fentanyl
ASHEVILLE, N.C. (WLOS) — Three people were arrested on drug charges as Asheville police responded to a report of a stolen vehicle from Henderson County. Asheville Police Department officers responded to an apartment complex on Granada Street Monday, April 15, around 11:26 a.m. to investigate a report of a stolen vehicle.
'Not sustainable:' Primary care doctors burned out, leaving shortage in mountains
ASHEVILLE, N.C. (WLOS) — A nationwide doctor shortage is causing major concerns for those living in the mountains. A common complaint is that there simply aren't enough doctors, specifically primary care, to handle the number of people living in Western North Carolina. News 13 found out that it's a...
NC woman: seriously injured by horse at Asheville Airbnb owned by bank fraudster
A Mecklenburg County woman is suing after she said she was horribly injured by a horse at an Asheville area short-term rental owned by a notorious bank fraudster. Stephanie Bantle filed the March 22 lawsuit in Buncombe County Superior Court against Airbnb Inc. and Shawn Johnson, the owner of a large STR business...
How can Asheville improve its public bus system? $300K study proposed
ASHEVILLE - Funding initially slated for a regional transit master plan, in partnership with Buncombe County, will likely be redirected to a "city specific" study, says the city's transportation department. The city allocated $300,000 as part of its fiscal year 2024 budget to evaluate "service options, financial resources, fleet and...
Temperatures climbing today, steep drop this weekend
GREENVILLE, S.C. — Thursday is going to be sunny and hot with highs at GSP within a degree or two of the record for April 18 (89 degrees set back in 2002). Asheville will be warmer than average as well, with highs settling into the middle 80s. Tomorrow will...
Chick-fil-A to offer free nuggets to Upstate, Asheville
SPARTANBURG, S.C. (WSPA) – Participating Chick-fil-A restaurants in the Upstate and Asheville area are offering a free 8-count nugget starting Monday, April 22 through Tuesday, April 30. The restaurant said the promotion is valid through the Chick-fil-A app. Guests will be able to use the app to redeem the reward at participating locations. The limit […]
Mission nurses hold rally outside hospital on first day of HCA contract negotiations
ASHEVILLE, N.C. (WLOS) — Negotiations started Thursday, April 18, for a new contract between Mission nurses and HCA Healthcare. Dozens of nurses and community members rallied outside Mission Hospital Thursday morning. Drivers honked their car horns as they drove by, and a band was also in attendance to play...
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