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Opening day set for Terra Nova Beer Co.'s South Slope taproom with Mission Pizza
ASHEVILLE - The newest addition to Asheville’s South Slope brewing district will offer a plant-filled taproom and plein-air beer sanctuary for guests to enjoy their craft brews and pizza. On May 17, Terra Nova Beer Co.’s flagship brewhouse and taproom will open at 101 South Lexington Ave. with in-house...
Buncombe extends moratorium: California Bitcoin mine co. upends Western NC Cherokee County
Following uproar in the state's far west over noise and other disruptions brought by cryptocurrency mining, Buncombe County has extended by a year its temporary ban on such operations. County officials say they are struggling with how to write rules protecting residents from problems that those who have experienced them...
Rain, storms will make for another wet week in the mountains
ASHEVILLE, N.C. (WLOS) — Another speed bump in our weather pattern ahead! Our next weather maker is bringing more rounds of rain and thunderstorms to impact the Western Carolinas this week. After a nice and quiet weekend, clouds are increasing on Monday. We could squeeze out a few sprinkles...
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.
Where Have All the Brain Injury Rehab Doctors Gone?
People living with traumatic brain injuries require unique medical treatment. I am discovering that this highly specialized care is very limited and I personally have only been able to find it within larger cities. I sustained a traumatic brain injury in the summer of 2008, in a car crash that...
Asheville police seek information on suspect who robbed convenience store at gunpoint
ASHEVILLE, N.C. (WLOS) — Police are seeking the public's help with information after an armed robbery occurred earlier this week in west Asheville. Asheville Police Department detectives are investigating an armed robbery that took place on Thursday, May 9, at around 9:53 p.m. at a convenience story in the 200 block of Amboy Road.
Ask 13: What will closed Gold's Gym building on Hendersonville Road become?
ASHEVILLE, N.C. (WLOS) — A few weeks back, we told you that the now-permanently closed Gold’s Gyms on Hendersonville Road is going through changes. But exactly what those changes were, at that time, wasn't clear. We now have an answer. Healthcare company Novant Health is expanding its footprint...
Here are the power rankings for remaining WNC high school baseball teams in the playoffs
Only five Western North Carolina baseball teams remain in the postseason after the first two rounds in NCHSAA play and four rounds of NCISAA action. With weather in the forecast for Tuesday, first pitch for some WNC teams in the third round of the playoffs will be on Monday. Here are the WNC high school baseball power...
Thomas Wolfe Auditorium is back open at full capacity. Can its HVAC handle a hot summer?
ASHEVILLE - As the city continues to explore multimillion-dollar renovations for the aging Thomas Wolfe Auditorium, Chris Corl, whose department oversees the venue, said they will also consider downtown sites that could fit a new performing art center in search of a more "cost effective" long-term option. As of March,...
Asheville study reveals tough realities for local hospitality workers
ASHEVILLE, N.C. (WLOS) — Just Economics and Asheville Food and Beverage United teamed up to work with researchers at UNC Asheville to conduct a study focused on the impacts of employment practices and policy for local hospitality workers. On Monday, they presented their findings virtually with their new report...
Library in Asheville closed due to maintenance issues
ASHEVILLE, N.C. (FOX Carolina) - County officials said the East Asheville Library will be closed due to maintenance issues needing immediate repair. According to the county, the library will be closed on Tuesday, May 14. “We understand the inconvenience this may cause and apologize for any disruption to your library...
City of Hendersonville hosting Affordable Housing Summit
Affordable housing is a major concern in Hendersonville, and the city is looking to make it a high priority for future endeavors. City leaders have organized an Affordable Housing Summit, which will be held at 5:30 p.m. May 16 at the Hendersonville High School Auditorium at 1 Bearcat Blvd. This is a free event, with many guest speakers scheduled, highlighted by the keynote speaker, Shane Phillips. ...
NCDPI and Asheville City Schools disagreeing on teacher attrition rate
GREENVILLE, S.C. (FOX Carolina) - Data from the North Carolina Department of Public Instruction shows that Asheville City Schools had the highest total teacher attrition rate in the state in its 2022-2023 State of Teaching Profession report, but officials for the district say the math is wrong, and the inaccuracy could significantly impact the rate.
'Different road, different ride': Safety campaign targets Parkway motorcyclists
ASHEVILLE, N.C. (WLOS) — The National Park Service (NPS) is marking Motorcycle Safety Month with a new safety campaign to remind motorcyclists that a ride on the Blue Ridge Parkway is different than most roads. Park officials say Rule the Ridge was developed after a review of incident data,...
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