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Madison County man arrested on forgery and false pretense felony charges
MADISON COUNTY, N.C. (WLOS) — A man from Western North Carolina faces felony forgery charges following a state investigation. A release from the North Carolina Department of Insurance (NCDOI) said Whitley Danielson Owensby, 28, of Mars Hill, had been charged with one count of common law forgery and one count of obtaining property by false pretense, both felonies.
AVLFest 2024: Second wave music acts announced for citywide festival: What to know
ASHEVILLE - Music fans, rejoice ― the full music line-up has been announced for the four-day citywide festival, AVLFest. From Aug. 1-4, AVLFest, presented by Wicked Weed Brewing and Worthwhile Sounds, will return for its second annual run at venues across Asheville. The festival producers have kept the public...
Surprised Teacher of the Year thinks fun and learning go together
ASHEVILLE, N.C. (828newsNOW) When Kelli Madkins walked into the Asheville Middle School gymnasium Wednesday, she thought it was for an eighth-grade photo shoot. Instead, the English Language Arts instructor was greeted by cheers, hugs, a few screams, flowers and balloons. The ambush event was a celebration of Madkins having been...
UPDATE: Crash claims life of dispatcher; communications disrupted, restored
ASHEVILLE, N.C. (828newsNOW) — A solo-vehicle crash early Sunday morning, May 5, claimed the life of a Buncombe County emergency dispatcher, and while former colleagues were mourning the loss on Monday, a technical glitch temporarily disrupted non-emergency public safety communications, officials said. North Carolina State Highway Patrol investigated the...
Pet Pals: Roscoe Rocket
ASHEVILLE, N.C. (WLOS) — Meet Mr. Roscoe Rocket! He's a big 5-year-old dog up for adoption with Asheville Humane Society. He's a super sweet and calm dog, ready to be your one and only dog in the household. Roscoe LOVES people and playing, and he loves his stuffed animals.
Answer Man: Warehouses north of Salvage Station gone? What's the plan for the property?
ASHEVILLE - Two warehouses just north of Asheville's famed Salvage Station music venue were recently torn down. A reader asks: What's the plan for those lots? Wouldn't it be nice to have a space to enjoy the river right there?. Have other questions for our staff? Email Executive Editor Karen...
Asheville, Buncombe reparations commission votes unanimously for guaranteed income
ASHEVILLE - The city and county reparations commission has voted unanimously for guaranteed income for some residents, handing that and other recommendations up to local elected officials. In a series of four votes at its May 6 meeting, the commission recommended guaranteed income and three other programs − the creation...
Fly into flavor at the Wing Wonderland festival
Wing lovers can take flight into Wing Wonderland at Devil’s Foot Beverage Company in Asheville from noon-2 p.m. Saturday, May 18, for an afternoon of indulgence. Ten chefs will showcase their wing creations as part of the AVL Food Series. This family friendly event offers live music, games and activities for kids while families enjoy the featured culinary creations of the beloved classic: chicken wings.
Rescue groups face overcrowded animal shelters, higher euthanasia rates & less adoptions
ASHEVILLE, N.C. (WLOS) — More animals with no homes, and less people wanting to adopt a pet -- It's a heartbreaking reality facing local shelters and rescue groups. A News 13 Investigation is looking into the reason behind the trend and how it's changing the way local facilities are operating.
County commission discusses possibilities for old Asheville Primary School site
ASHEVILLE, N.C. (WLOS) — Asheville City Schools has ideas about what they want to see happen at 441 Haywood Road -- the site of the building that used to be Asheville Primary School. The former school hasn’t been occupied since its doors closed in 2022. However on Tuesday,...
Fresh strawberry pie
ASHEVILLE, N.C. (WLOS) — INGREDIENTS:. 4 Tab cornstarch (cook until thick) Stir in one box strawberry Jello into a baked pie shell. Place fresh strawberries - about 3 cups. Pour mixture over strawberries and put into refrigerator. Top with whipped cream.
Legendary Echo Mountain Recording Studios is moving to Marshall. What is the timeline?
MARSHALL - Madison County has an extensive musical history, and Echo Mountain Recording Studios has built a reputation for drawing a wide range of well-known artists to its downtown Asheville location. Now, the two will join forces, as Echo Mountain Recording Studio will be moving its operations to Marshall. Jessica...
Community outcry over local homeless man's alleged repeated threats and violent behavior
ASHEVILLE, N.C. (WLOS) — Women living near Montford Park in Asheville are speaking publicly about safety concerns over a homeless man’s alleged repeated violent and threatening acts. Kevin Rainey, 48, was arrested on May 3 for allegedly smashing up a Montford resident’s car, causing more than $3,000 in...
Man charged with DWI after vehicle strikes pole near bank
WEAVERVILLE, N.C. (828newsNOW) — A Weaverville man was arrested and charged with Driving While Impaired on Saturday, after the vehicle he was driving reportedly struck a pole next to the Wells Fargo bank building on Weaver Boulevard, Police Chief Somer Oberlin said. According to Oberlin, officers originally were dispatched...
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