It happens every now and then especially in the mountain areas of North Carolina. And it happened over the weekend. A small earthquake shook a small town near Asheville on Saturday. It only registered 1.8 on the Richter Scale in Weaverville and no damage or injury was reported. Weaverville is...
FLETCHER, N.C. (WSPA) – One person died and another remains in critical condition following a collision Sunday morning in Henderson County. The Fletcher Police Department, in a social media post, wrote that the crash happened at the intersection of Hendersonville Road and Fanning Bridge Road. Police and fire officials...
A car struck a motorcycle, ejecting both passengers off the bike and setting it on fire, on Sunday morning at the intersection of Hendersonville and Fanning Bridge Roads, according to a press release from the Fletcher Police Department. Forty-one-year-old Brian Pinheiro and 45-year-old Kelly Pinheiro were transported to Mission Hospital...
Rye Knot - This unassuming establishment tucked away behind a strip mall, is a little piece of Asheville nostalgia. Co-owner Ed talks of the building's roots, “It was originally an old disco called the Cosmic Ballroom. Some menu item names give a nod to their history.”
BURKE COUNTY, N.C. (WLOS) — Authorities are asking Western North Carolina residents to be on the lookout for a missing juvenile. The Burke County Sheriff's Office says 12-year-old Carissa Annabelle Garrett was last seen at her home in Morganton on June 25, 2022. Officials say Carissa may be traveling...
A lone mechanic may have contributed to furthering vehicle emissions pollution, with a device he created that helped thousands of vehicles bypass emission controls, Marketwatch reports. Those vehicles would go on to pollute hundreds of times more than the legal limit. Mechanic Matthew Sidney Geouge, of Hendersonville, NC, ran his...
The City of Asheville’s bi-monthly radio show gives the community the chance to take a deep dive with City of Asheville staff and departments. Learn about different departments and what projects are taking place in your community. This week, the City of Asheville sits down with Communications and Public...
FLETCHER, N.C. (WLOS) — Authorities confirm, that one person has died after a crash Sunday morning in Fletcher. The Fletcher Police Department confirms Brian Pinheiro, 41, was transported to Mission Hospital following the crash, where he later died from his injuries. A second person who was on the motorcycle, Kelly Pinheiro, 45, was also transported to Mission Hospital where she remains in critical condition.
HENDERSONVILLE, N.C. (WLOS) — A local doctor admits the current booster guidance can be confusing. But AdventHealth's Dr. Teresa Herbert said the information is important. She has some clear advice for everyone. "The great news is that boosters are available for everyone 5 and up. If I were a...
Asheville -- June 27, 2022 According to Dena J. King, U.S. Attorney for the Western District of North Carolina, on Thursday, Matthew Sidney Geouge, 35, of Hendersonville, was sentenced to one year and one day in prison today. for conspiring to break the Clean Air Act by selling more than...
Candlelight flickered across the faces of those gathered. Some stood somberly while others joined in on an impromptu rendition of Amazing Grace. Though God was the primary topic of discussion, Christopher Hensley was on everyone's mind. His picture stood at the front of the picnic patio, flanked by flowers. The...
ASHEVILLE, N.C. (WLOS) — Free water fun days kicked off in Asheville on Sunday with “Malvern Thrills.”. The city’s Parks and Recreation team is hosting the series at Malvern Hills Park as a way for families to beat the heat since the public pool will not be opening this summer due to safety concerns.
WLOS — Average gasoline prices in Asheville have fallen 2.9 cents per gallon in the last week, averaging $4.63 per gallon Monday, according to GasBuddy's survey of 259 stations in Asheville. Prices in Asheville are 24.8 cents per gallon higher than a month ago and stand $1.68 per gallon higher than a year ago. The price of diesel has risen 2.6 cents nationally in the past week and stands at $5.80 per gallon.
Asheville Watchdog reporter Sally Kestin was recently honored with a first place Public Service Award in the online division of the North Carolina Press Association annual journalism awards, for her multi-part investigative series Equity Erased. The Public Service Award “recognizes a distinguished example of meritorious public service of a newspaper...
Pie is life. It’s a feeling. When you take a bite and look at your friend, saying just one word, “Dude!“ (Girl!) (What?) Insert yours here. It’s grandma’s kitchen. It’s warm flaky crust and cold ice cream. It’s fresh fruit simmered down to basic elements. Gooey and naturally sweet with just a hint of added ingredients.
CANTON, N.C. (WLOS) — Haywood County will soon be opening its first splash pad!. It's located in Sorrells Street Park near the end of downtown Canton. The project was funded by grants for a cost of $125,000. The temperature of the water will be hovering around 75 degrees. That's...