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Black Mountain man pleads guilty in rape case
ASHEVILLE, N.C. (828newsNOW) A Black Mountain man pleaded guilty to second-degree forcible rape Monday and was sentenced to spend at least four years in prison. New technology corroborated the survivor’s story, providing a genetic match to David Brandon Wilson, 33. On June 30, 2018, Buncombe County Sheriff’s deputies were...
NC Lottery numbers for May 19: Did anyone win big?
Grab your your May 19 NC Education Lottery tickets to see if you took home one of the game's many prizes. The Lucky for Life winning numbers for May 19 were 6, 16, 32, 34 and 41, with a Lucky Ball number of 12. There were no big wins this...
20-year-old arrested after convenience store robbery in Asheville
ASHEVILLE, N.C. (FOX Carolina) - The Asheville Police Department said a 20-year-old is facing charges following an investigation into a robbery at a convenience store. Police said Logan Lee Booth was identified as the suspect after he held a convenience store at gunpoint on May 9. Booth was taken into...
'It could be you' Victim of attempted carjacking shares shocking experience
ASHEVILLE, N.C. (WLOS) — Sixty-five-year-old Arthur Gilliam went through a lot on Saturday morning. All he wanted to do was get his car washed, but he ended up the victim of an attempted car-jacking on I-240 in East Asheville by a man police say was wanted in Virginia, West Virginia and now North Carolina.
'That's a high-speed chase:' Witness describes police pursuit of man caught on dash cam
ASHEVILLE, N.C. (WLOS) — A wanted suspect led police on a chase Saturday morning, May 18, starting in Black Mountain and ending in east Asheville -- and a man whose dash cam caught the last moments of the chase spoke with News 13 on Sunday about what he saw.
PHOTOS: Asheville mountain estate with $24M asking price
A mountainside estate in Asheville is up for sale, now carrying an asking price of $24 million. That makes it one of the most expensive homes on the market in North Carolina, second only to a $49.99 million estate in the mountain town of Highlands.
Asheville’s bear cub case reshapes annual advisory on sightings
ASHEVILLE, N.C. (828newsNOW) — An annual advisory about avoiding interactions with wild bears has taken on new meaning after last month’s videotaped incident of a group in Asheville pulling a bear cub out of a tree and posing for pictures before it ran away. For years, the North...
Woodfin's Whitewater Wave likely to be completed in 2024 as only wave in WNC
ASHEVILLE - Western North Carolina paddlers may soon have their own "play wave," within easy access for canoeists, kayakers and playboaters, as Woodfin town officials say they expect to break ground on the multi-million-dollar Whitewater Wave project soon, establishing the first and only artificial whitewater wave on the French Broad River. Since passing a $4.5 million bond referendum in 2016, Woodfin has been working toward the installation of a recreational, artificial whitewater wave that is part of...
Hendersonville teen's love for music transcends disorder, showcasing unique talents
HENDERSONVILLE, N.C. (WLOS) — Music’s been a family affair for the Bracketts. “I love music,” Rebecca Brackett said. “My father loved music. “My grandfather, who was musically talented like I am, could play by ear,” William Brackett said. For William, his love of music revealed...
SUNDAY WEATHER: Chance of more thunderstorms on tap
ASHEVILLE, N.C. (828newsNOW) — More wet weather could be on tap for the Asheville area on Sunday, with isolated or scattered showers and a possibility of thunderstorms after 1 p.m., the National Weather Service predicted. It has become a familiar pattern in recent weeks for much of Western North...
Potential funding shift could end Hendersonville Police's roles as SROs
HENDERSON COUNTY, N.C. (WLOS) — A potential change could be on the horizon when it comes to school safety in Henderson County. For the past few years, Hendersonville Police have been present in the hallways of schools within the city. That was made possible because of funding from the county. HPD has served as School Resource Officers in Hendersonville High, Middle and Elementary School, along with Bruce Drysdale Elementary.
How Polk County knew what to expect in advancing to NCHSAA girls soccer playoffs 4th round
COLUMBUS — One minute after a stoppage of play because of an injury in the third round of the NCHSAA 1A playoffs, Polk County sophomore Gabby Savaia found the ball played perfectly to her feet. Savaia saw the goalkeeper charging and tried to dribble around her, but had her...
When is the May full moon? Why is it called the flower moon?
From the total solar eclipse to the aurora borealis visible in dozens of states, 2024 has shown Americans some spectacular celestial displays. While some events are rare treats, plenty goes on in the sky every month. Full moons occur roughly every 29.5 days. In April, the "pink moon" passed overhead, and in a few more...
NASCAR legend Jimmie Johnson to hold meet and greet in Hendersonville
Want a chance to meet a NASCAR legend in person without driving to Charlotte? Driver Jimmie Johnson will be in Hendersonville Friday, May 24, ahead of a Charlotte Motor Speedway race on May 26. Johnson, along with Legacy Motor Club team driver Erik Jones, will be at the Henderson County...
Deviled Eggs with Cream Cheese
ASHEVILLE, N.C. (WLOS) — INGREDIENTS:. 2 Tbsp of drained pickle relish (dill or sweet) Add salt and pepper to taste...Sugar or sugar substitute to taste...Hot sauce to taste. *Garnish Options: fresh parsley, bacon bits, dillweed, paprika, finely shredded cheese, &/or baby olives. DIRECTIONS:. Drain boiled eggs, cool with ice...
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