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Asheville and Buncombe County plan heat safety steps for July 4th festivities
56+ min ago (525+ words) Until 8 PM. Portions of the western Carolinas could reach triple digit feels like temperatures this afternoon. July 1 through July 5 are Weather Warn Days due to extreme heat. BUNCOMBE COUNTY, N. C. (WLOS) " With dangerous heat expected across western North Carolina this Fourth…...
Raleigh to host 'Capitol 250: NC Freedom Fest' with music, exhibits and more
56+ min ago (188+ words) Until 8 PM. Portions of the western Carolinas could reach triple digit feels like temperatures this afternoon. July 1 through July 5 are Weather Warn Days due to extreme heat. RALEIGH, N. C. (WLOS) " Raleigh will celebrate Independence Day with a "Capitol 250: NC Freedom Fest…...
Memorial Day 2026 events set across western North Carolina
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (322+ words) WLOS Memorial Day 2026 events across western North Carolina (WLOS) " Looking for a way to spend your Memorial Day? Here's a list of events happening in western North Carolina. - Asheville Memorial Day ceremony: The City of Asheville will be holding a…...
Plott Fest, celebrating North Carolina's state dog, happening this weekend
1+ mon, 2+ week ago (133+ words) WLOS News 13 provides local news, weather forecasts, traffic updates, notices of events and items of interest in the community, sports and entertainment programming for Asheville, NC and nearby towns and communities in Western North Carolina and the Upstate of South…...
Western NC heats up fast with weekend temps rocketing into the mid to upper 80s
1+ mon, 2+ week ago (135+ words) ASHEVILLE, N. C. (WLOS) " After some cool days lately, temperatures in western North Carolina are going to rocket upward this weekend. Asheville has already had several 80-degree days this spring, with the highest temperature reaching 86 degrees on April 15 and again on April…...
1 charged with assault after fight at Asheville Mc Donald's
1+ mon, 3+ week ago (96+ words) ASHEVILLE, N. C. (WLOS) " One person is charged after an incident at an Asheville Mc Donald's restaurant at around 8: 45 a. m. Friday, May 8, 2026. Asheville police said they were initially called to the Patton Avenue restaurant for a reported stabbing. 2 ASHEVILLE POLICE OFFICERS REMAIN ON…...
Dust from future Beacon Park project sparks complaints from nearby neighbors
3+ mon, 7+ hour ago (135+ words) WLOS News 13 provides local news, weather forecasts, traffic updates, notices of events and items of interest in the community, sports and entertainment programming for Asheville, NC and nearby towns and communities in Western North Carolina and the Upstate of South…...
Bulldogs Upend Western Carolina 8-4 for Midweek Victory on Tuesday
3+ mon, 1+ week ago (666+ words) WLOS Bulldogs Upend Western Carolina 8-4 for Midweek Victory on Tuesday Asheville " (WLOS) UNC Asheville Baseball upended Western Carolina 8-4 for a midweek victory on Tuesday (Mar. 24) at Greenwood Field. This marks the first win for the Bulldogs in the Mountain Rivalry…...
Buncombe County holds first pedestrian plan meeting to gather input on sidewalks
3+ mon, 3+ week ago (203+ words) BUNCOMBE COUNTY, N. C. (WLOS) " Buncombe County is beginning a new effort to make walking safer and easier in unincorporated areas, starting with its first pedestrian plan meeting held on Monday, March 9, 2026. Community members were able to drop in and speak with…...
Asheville extends free garage parking until 10 p. m. on Feb. 2 after winter storm
5+ mon, 1+ day ago (139+ words) WLOS News 13 provides local news, weather forecasts, traffic updates, notices of events and items of interest in the community, sports and entertainment programming for Asheville, NC and nearby towns and communities in Western North Carolina and the Upstate of South…...