Waynesville to consider rezoning residential area for apartments

The Town of Waynesville's planning board is hearing from the public about possibly redistricting a residential area on Russ ...

NC Forest Service urges residents to skip outdoor burning as drought drives fire risk

After weeks of dry weather, low humidity and gusty winds, 98% of North Carolina is in a moderate drought, according to News 13 meteorologists.

Buncombe County property value notices arrive Feb. 18; appeal details included

Buncombe County property owners should be on the lookout as new property value notices are going out this week.

WNC doctor warns of severe burns linked to secondary heating devices

Local doctors say this winter, Mission Hospital is reporting an uptick in severe burns tied to secondary heating devices used inside homes.

Gov. Stein announces nearly $6M in grants awarded to N.C. for flood resiliency

North Carolina Gov. Josh Stein is in Woodfin today, where he will be making an announcement about flood resiliency in Western ...

Trump says FEMA will handle Potomac River sewage spill cleanup

President Donald Trump said on Truth Social that the federal government "has no choice, but to step in" after a collapsed sewer pipe sent nearly 250 million gal ...

UNC Health Pardee lifts age-based visitor restrictions, but masks still required

UNC Health Pardee announced on Feb. 16 that it is lifting its age-based visitor restrictions that it had in place.