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North Carolina state job vacancies
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- North Carolina state job vacancies
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- 2:55
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- 4 hours ago
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- North Carolina is struggling to fill thousands of vacant state jobs — from highway patrol troopers to wildfire response teams — as officials warn staffing shortages could impact emergency response after Hurricane Helene left behind thousands of acres of drying downed trees across the mountains.
A day after News 13 reported Craggy Correctional Center is closing because of a shortage of prison officers tied to low salaries, state audit data shows the hiring problem stretches across agencies statewide.
The state auditor’s report identified nearly 9,000 vacant positions across the North Carolina government. Agency leaders and employee advocates say low pay is making it harder to recruit and retain workers.
“The luster of a state government job is not what it once was,” said a state employee with more than 20 years of experience who asked not to be identified. “Benefits have gone down. The legislature hasn’t invested in their state employ...
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- 6 bears euthanized after home break-ins
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- 2:32
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- 5 hours ago
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- Six black bears, including two cubs, were euthanized after separate home break-ins in Haw Creek and Black Mountain, according to wildlife officials. The North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission says the incidents were a direct result of bears relying on human food sources.
"I understand that people are upset, and I want them to know that my staff and I are also upset about this because we work so diligently to try and avoid these outcomes," said Ashley Hobbes, BearWise coordinator with NC Wildlife.
NC Wildlife officials said they cannot relocate the animals once they become accustomed to humans, leading to euthanasia.
The mayor of Black Mountain has since called a town meeting to discuss possible solutions, saying the community is not new to bear encounters.
Six black bears, including two cubs, were euthanized after separate home break-ins in Haw Creek and Black Mountain, according to wildlife officials. The North Carolina Wildlif...
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- Bears euthanized after home break-ins
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- 1:11
- Date posted
- 6 hours ago
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- Six black bears, including two cubs, were euthanized after separate home break-ins in Haw Creek and Black Mountain, according to wildlife officials. The North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission says the incidents were a direct result of bears relying on human food sources.
"I understand that people are upset, and I want them to know that my staff and I are also upset about this because we work so diligently to try and avoid these outcomes," said Ashley Hobbes, BearWise coordinator with NC Wildlife.
NC Wildlife officials said they cannot relocate the animals once they become accustomed to humans, leading to euthanasia.
The mayor of Black Mountain has since called a town meeting to discuss possible solutions, saying the community is not new to bear encounters.
"They are beautiful to look at. It's nice to see them in the woods and crossing the roads, but they've crossed the line," Mayor Michael Sobol said.
Sobol also pla...
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- Analyst says Putin Xi talks could heighten US China tensions over Ukraine, energy
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- 3:20
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- 9 hours ago
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- Russian President Vladimir Putin arrived in Beijing on Tuesday for an official visit to China at the invitation of President Xi Jinping.
China expert and political analyst Gordon Chang told The National News Desk he expects Putin to use the visit to discuss Russia’s war in Ukraine and energy ties with China.
“I think that Putin certainly wants to talk about his failing effort in Ukraine,” Chang said. He added that “China can't be too pleased about it because it's been backing Putin,” and said the leaders are also likely to discuss “Russian energy sales to China,” noting China “right now needs a lot of energy, needs a lot of oil and gas.”
Asked whether the visit could increase tensions between the United States and China, Chang said it should. “Well, it should, because we know that China has been backing this effort in Ukraine. And that is attacks on the West,” he said. “So, yes, the United States should be very upset.”
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- CA woman to plead guilty to paying people to register to vote, undercover video credited
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- 3:07
- Date posted
- 11 hours ago
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- A Los Angeles County woman has agreed to plead guilty to paying people on Los Angeles’ Skid Row to register to vote.
Federal officials announced the felony count of paying another person to register to vote against Brenda Lee Brown Armstrong this week, which carries a maximum penalty of five years in federal prison.
We're committed to protecting the integrity of all American elections at the DOJ Civil Rights Division but there needs to be a commitment from people and leaders here in California,” Assistant Attorney General for the DOJ’s Civil Rights Division, Harmeet Dhillon, said while announcing the charge.
According to her plea agreement, for nearly two decades, Brown Armstrong worked as a petition circulator. Being paid by coordinators to gather signatures to qualify initiatives, recalls and referendums for California state ballots. She allegedly paid the homeless around $2 or $3 to fill out voter registration forms, instructing them to use her own for...
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- Primary night results highlight President Trump’s influence in the GOP
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- 4:41
- Date posted
- 12 hours ago
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- Start your morning with The National News Desk as Jan Jeffcoat sits down with Republican National Convention Senior Advisor Danielle Alvarez to discuss Trump-aligned candidates dominating the primaries, bringing insight and context to the stories shaping the day.
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- Crowd control incident involving peperballs
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- 3:03
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- 12 hours ago
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- Downtown Asheville business owners are calling for more proactive police presence and long-term safety solutions after Asheville police confirmed officers used pepperballs to disperse a large crowd on Banks Avenue early Sunday morning.
The incident happened around 2 a.m. near several nightlife businesses in one of downtown Asheville's growing entertainment corridors.
Asheville police declined News 13's request for an on-camera interview regarding the incident, but provided a statement by email explaining what led up to the response.
In the statement, APD said officers were already on Banks Avenue conducting crime prevention after several calls for service connected to 32 Banks Ave over the past month. Those calls, according to police, included "gun discharge, sexual assault, fight with weapons, trespass, and assisting EMS."
Downtown Asheville business owners are calling for more proactive police presence and long-term safety solutions...
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- News 13 Morning Minute for Wednesday, May 20, 2026
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- 1:04
- Date posted
- 20 hours ago
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- Voluntary water restrictions are now in place in Spruce Pine, as the drought continues, and rain is in the forecast as we inch closer to Memorial Day Weekend. This is your News 13 Morning Minute for Wednesday, May 20, 2026.
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- Owner seeks justice after dogs die at kennel
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- 2:55
- Date posted
- 1 day ago
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- It's been one month since two dogs were starved to death at a boarding and training kennel in Swannanoa, according to investigators. Four employees face felony charges in the death of the dogs.
On Tuesday, May 19, News 13 sat down with the owner of the two dogs as she continues her plea for justice.
For Morgan Glenn, her two huskies named Pneuma and Melo weren't just pets; they were family. Pneuma would have turned 10 this year, and Melo would have turned 4.
"My house is so quiet, it's so quiet," she said.
Back in 2023, Glenn was on the hunt for a board and train program. She was searching for something smaller and more intentional, which is how she came across Inner Knowing Canine Connections.
Following a full tour and a meet and greet with owner Tiffany Jourdain, Glenn boarded her dogs. She felt comfortable and trusted Jourdain. Glenn brought her dogs there multiple times over the years.
This past time was ...
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- 'Unite the Kingdom' march takes over London, emerging political party similar to US
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- 3:13
- Date posted
- 1 day ago
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- Over 60,000 people took to the streets of Central London over the weekend for a rally organized by far-right activist Tommy Robinson, known for his anti-migrant and anti-Islam rhetoric.
Called 'Unite the Kingdom,' the protestors marched against UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer, primarily expressing anger over high immigration levels and economic hardship.
Britain is ready for the fight. People are up, we're awake and we're not going to backdown. We want our country back,” Robinson said in a video posted on ‘X.’
The goal of the march, in large part, is to protest mass immigration and demand a political shift in Great Britain. American independent journalist Nick Shirley was among those on the ground and spoke directly with protestors who said they're being ignored by the government.
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- What you should expect this hurricane season in 2026
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- 20:46
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- 1 day ago
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- On the 2026 hurricane season is one of uncertainty. The big question is, you know, how strong is the only you're going to be? How fast is it going to come on? Its impact likely driven by the arrival of El Nino. These effects may only be magnified. Our team of meteorologists get you ready for the storms. All it takes is one. We take a deep dive into how we measure hurricanes. And whether it's time for a drastic change. So why are we using a scale that only accounts for, like, 10% of fatalities? See how researchers are putting building materials to the test. We want people to survive storms, but we also realize that people want their homes to survive. Tours are a unique home designed and built to withstand the storm strength. We want to make sure that these houses last generations and find out what you should do right now to prepare for the next storm's arrival. So you're going to want to start by stocking disaster supplies while they're still available.
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- Ask 13: Will Emma Road in Asheville have any repairs?
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- 1:15
- Date posted
- 2 days ago
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- Drivers who use a popular road in west Asheville may soon see relief from potholes and crumbling asphalt near the railroad trestle.
A News 13 viewer named Jody sent us an email saying:
"What's up with the lack of paving and maintenance on Emma Road at the railroad trestle?"
Here's what we know.
Emma Road has been in rough shape, and severe weather and Hurricane Helene have added to the problems in the area. The city now says resurfacing is planned.
Kim Miller with the City of Asheville wrote to News 13, "Emma Road is on the FY26 (fiscal year 2026) asphalt resurfacing schedule." Miller said the city's contractor is scheduled to start work "this summer in early August," with work continuing "until the project wraps up late this calendar year."
Miller also clarified that city crews maintain Emma Road from Craven Street to the second overhead railroad crossing at Smith Mill Creek. The North Carolina Department of Transp...
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- More people sign up for Asheville's emergency response program
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- 1:36
- Date posted
- 2 days ago
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- Applications are flowing in for the city's first official community emergency response team (CERT), which is expected to help relieve local responders when they are stretched thin. This will allow fire teams to focus on critical situations where they are needed most, according to Asheville Fire Department officials.
One program volunteer, who also works for the City of Asheville's Neighborhood Services, said this response team is an opportunity for people to turn their "anxiety into action."
"That anxious energy has actually been kind of channeled into something more productive," said Trey Irby, a specialist for the city's neighborhood services. "They're building these emergency preparedness plans, they're building their emergency kits, they are signing up for the CERT program — while folks have been concerned, I think these new programs have provided a really great outlet."
As of May 2026, the North Carolina Forest Service has reported more tha...
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- Local restaurant paints mural for employee killed in Asheville shooting
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- 0:27
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- 2 days ago
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- PIE.ZAA Pizza invited the community to add to a mural honoring Wyatt Adair, an employee who was killed in an Asheville shooting.
#community #mural #marketplace
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- News 13 Morning Minute for Tuesday, May 19, 2026
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- 0:59
- Date posted
- 2 days ago
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- A 30-acre wildfire near Spruce Pine is now at 30% containment, and N.C. Gov. Stein declares this week as Heat Safety Week. This is your News 13 Morning Minute for Tuesday, May 19, 2026.
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- Helene debris heightens wildfire threat
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- 2:38
- Date posted
- 2 days ago
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- Nearly two years after Helene tore through western North Carolina, state leaders say the storm’s aftermath is now fueling another growing threat: wildfire danger.
Last Wednesday, N.C. Governor Josh Stein joined the North Carolina Forest Service in Buncombe County to tour a wildfire mitigation project aimed at reducing fire risk tied to massive debris fields left behind by Helene.
The site off Eller Cove Road near Weaverville is part of a larger effort to create fuel breaks, clear hazardous debris and protect homes and critical watershed areas from potential wildfires.
According to the North Carolina Forest Service, the state has already seen more than 4,200 wildfires in 2026 — nearing the roughly 4,500 fires North Carolina typically sees in an entire year. Officials say 99% of those fires are human-caused.
“When you combine the dryness, the drought that we’ve had in North Carolina with all of these downed trees, which essentia...
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- Asheville prison to close
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- 2:51
- Date posted
- 2 days ago
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- After operating for nearly 40 years in Asheville, Craggy Correctional Center is closing.
North Carolina Department of Adult Correction (NCDAC) officials say the problem is keeping enough prison officers at low starting salaries, combined with the high cost of living in Buncombe County.
South Carolina starts at $44,000 and Alabama at $52,000, according to Department of Adult Correction data.
Craggy Correctional Center officers start at around $39,000 because it was built as a medium-security facility, but average starting salaries for a prison correction officer in North Carolina are just over $37,000.
Residents who live around the prison say it’s been run well. They’re not surprised at the reason why it’s closing.
Delores Freeman has lived nearby for 20 years.
“I can understand why they can’t get recruits here,” Freeman said.
Freeman said she knew a couple who worked as guards years a...
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- What came out of Trump’s China trip? Trade, tariffs, and global tensions
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- 4:34
- Date posted
- 2 days ago
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- Start your morning with The National News Desk as Jan Jeffcoat sits down with Washington Insider Armstrong Williams to discuss President Trump's visit to China, bringing insight and context to the stories shaping the day.
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- 3 suspects apprehended following 12 shootings in Austin
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- 21:06
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- 2 days ago
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- All three suspects are in custody Sunday evening after at least 12 shootings across Austin that left four people injured, authorities said.
Austin Police Chief Lisa Davis identified two suspects as a 15-year-old and a 17-year-old.
The 17-year-old, later identified as Cristian Mondragon, had an existing warrant for the theft of a firearm from the same store where the 15-year-old had stolen a gun from Saturday. Davis said both firearms used in the shootings were stolen.
The Travis County Sheriff's Office confirmed that Mondragon is charged with Aggravated Assault with a Motor Vehicle, Unlawful Use of a Motor Vehicle and Evading Arrest with a Vehicle.
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- Lake Lure reopens after over a year closure removing Helene debris
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- 2:12
- Date posted
- 3 days ago
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- An iconic western North Carolina lake is back open after being closed for more than a year and a half.
"It's been a dark 20 months," said Tom Halladay, the owner of Fae Nectar, a Celtic eatery and entertainment venue that sits next to Lake Lure..
Business owners across Lake Lure and Chimney Rock faced many uncertainties after the devastation of Helene.
The main economic driver, the lake itself, was drained for Helene debris removal.
Lake Lure Mayor Carol Pritchett says revenue has been down 50% and that not having tourists has been devastating for business owners.
"I'm not sure people could have gone through another season without revenues," Pritchett said.
But 20 months after Helene, Nick Sottile, the owner of Chimney Rock Smokehouse, says the area has now reached the light at the end of a dark tunnel.
"We're finally there, but there's many lights," Sottile said.
The lights he's des...
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- News 13 Morning Minute for Monday, May 18, 2026
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- 1:14
- Date posted
- 3 days ago
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- A wildfire in Mitchell County grows to 30 acres over the weekend, and gas prices climb as the war in Iran continues. This is your News 13 Morning Minute for Monday, May 18, 2026.
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- This bar is off the leash (for dogs, at least)
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- 0:24
- Date posted
- 3 days ago
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- In this week’s Taste of the Town, Taylor follows the French Broad River to Weaverville, where she dives into delicious baked goods, coffee and sandwiches at Well-Bred Bakery & Cafe. Then, she hops across the street to Blue Mountain Pizza for a couple of slices before finishing the day with a brew and some four-legged besties at Wagbar. #travel #vlog #northcarolina
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- Repairs advance to reopen Helene-damaged parts of the Blue Ridge Parkway
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- 1:40
- Date posted
- 3 days ago
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- Work to reopen more sections of the Blue Ridge Parkway between Mount Mitchell State Park and Little Switzerland is progressing as crews continue repairing damage caused by Hurricane Helene.
However, with that progress comes a warning from park officials: expect more construction traffic and use extra caution on the roadway.
Officials say a reduced speed limit of 35 miles per hour is now in effect through active construction corridors as heavy equipment and dump trucks travel along open sections of the parkway to reach landslide repair sites.
Drivers traveling between Asheville near milepost 382.5 and Mount Mitchell State Park should expect changing traffic patterns.
Park rangers and local law enforcement agencies are increasing their presence in the area to help keep both workers and visitors safe.
“Our role in this is, along with the Yancey County Sheriff’s Office, to work in coordination with each other to assist th...
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- Pigeon River Bikes helps area cyclists make bikes like new
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- 2:36
- Date posted
- 3 days ago
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- Have an old bicycle gathering dust or one in need of repair?
Pigeon River Bikes, a non-profit organization located at 112 Virginia Avenue in Waynesville, is a good option to make that bike like new again.
According to Weogo Reed, the executive director of the bike shop, getting more bikes out and about is better for everyone.
“Changing that ratio of the number of cars to the number of bikes on the road just makes it safer for all of us on two wheels and for people driving as well. I think it is a win-win situation," he said. "Lower pollution as well with so many factors that make bicycling a wonderful thing."
The shop, which serves Haywood County, is currently looking for bike mechanics and volunteers that can help the not-for-profit fix and re-sell the bikes that do get donated.
“Some people have brought in some very nice high-end bikes, and we know enough to be able to discern which is which," said Nancy Reed, a boo...
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- Bald eagle celebrates 4th of July early
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- 0:18
- Date posted
- 4 days ago
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- Here's a look at a bald eagle resting in Burnsville, N.C. Thanks to Melissa Weatherman for sharing!
#baldeagle #4thofjuly #america250
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- How North Carolina's 'Cradle of Forestry' shaped forestry in America
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- 3:44
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- 4 days ago
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- Deep in the mountains of western North Carolina sits a place considered by many to be the birthplace of forestry in the United States.
Known as the Cradle of Forestry, the site is a reminder of how scientific forest management first took root in America. It began in the late 19th century, when industrial growth and logging were rapidly stripping forests across the nation.
“It's really neat to be able to tie into where we geographically are — that this was the home and birthplace of the study of forest management in the entire United States,” said Clinton Wickers, site manager at the Cradle of Forestry.
By the 1890s, America’s timber industry was booming, but little thought was given to sustainability or long-term conservation. Forests were routinely cleared without plans to replenish them.
That began to change when George Vanderbilt, builder of the nearby Biltmore Estate, recognized the need to preserve forestland while still ...
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- City council approves new surveillance technology to help solve violent crimes
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- 2:21
- Date posted
- 4 days ago
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- The Asheville Police Department says a new surveillance technology could help them solve violent crimes more quickly with a new Real-Time Intelligence Center approved by the Asheville City Council on Tuesday, May 12.
The council approved a $1.14 million federal grant to create the center, allowing APD to access camera feeds. APD already has access to more efficiently through a centralized system inside police headquarters downtown.
Deputy Chief Shawn Aardema with APD said that the department already uses camera footage from systems operated by partners such as Asheville City Schools and the Housing Authority of the City of Asheville.
“So instead of having to log into each one of those systems, an analyst just logs into Fusus and they can click on a location on the map and it will come up and say these are the available cameras in that area,” Aardema said. “It’s kind of a one-stop shop to access whatever video evidence is available.”
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- Memorial Day events set to honor fallen service members ahead of holiday
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- 4:36
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- 4 days ago
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- Start your morning with The National News Desk as Jan Jeffcoat sits down with Country Music Star Craig Morgan to discuss Freedom 250's Memorial Day events, bringing insight and context to the stories shaping the day.
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- Affordable housing projects move forward across western North Carolina
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- 1:51
- Date posted
- 4 days ago
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- The Asheville Regional Housing Consortium (ARHC) is moving forward with several affordable housing projects across western North Carolina as leaders work to address the region’s housing crisis.
At a special meeting on Wednesday, officials from Buncombe, Henderson, Madison, and Transylvania counties shared updates on developments already underway and discussed new funding opportunities aimed at supporting low-income families, people experiencing homelessness and survivors of domestic violence.
One project nearing completion is Lakeshore Villas in Arden, a development in partnership with Mountain Housing Opportunities.
The federally funded project includes 120 affordable housing units that are already leasing and are expected to officially open in late May.
Consortium leaders said federal HOME grant funding is already helping expand affordable housing options across the mountains.
In Madison County, the Community Housing ...
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- Pro wrestler Dax Harwood's bond with Asheville coffee shop brings help after Helene
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- 2:56
- Date posted
- 5 days ago
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- For Dax Harwood, professional wrestling championships may fill the walls of his training school. Still, some of the moments that matter most to him happened inside a coffee shop in Asheville's River Arts District.
#prowrestler #helene #coffeeshop
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- Lake Lure reopens to public for the first time since Helene
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- 1:57
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- 5 days ago
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- Lake Lure is officially reopening to the public this weekend for the first time since Hurricane Helene, marking a major milestone in the town's recovery and bringing renewed hope for local leaders and businesses ahead of the summer tourism season.
For 20 months, towns like Lake Lure have focused on recovery, working toward fully reopening after Helene. Local leaders say that time has finally arrived.
"This was a long time coming for everybody today, and everybody is so filled with joy," said Carol Pritchett, mayor of the Town of Lake Lure.
The Washburn Marina ramp will also open, with the Lake Lure Beach set to welcome guests on Memorial Day weekend. On Friday, May 15, the town hosted a ceremony to announce the official reopening, which was attended by Gov. Josh Stein.
"This is a great day," Stein said. "People are going to be coming to western North Carolina, but some of the long-term infrastructure work, the housing rehabilitation, ...
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- Trump pushes MAJOR CHANGES at Department of Education
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- 4:22
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- 5 days ago
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- Start your morning with The National News Desk as Jan Jeffcoat sits down with Deputy Public Policy Editor at Open the Books, Rachel O'Brien, to discuss President Trump’s plan to abolish the Department of Education, bringing insight and context to the stories shaping the day.
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- Gov. Stein marks Helene recovery at Lake Lure
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- 1:02:20
- Date posted
- 5 days ago
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- Gov. Josh Stein joins federal, state and local officials at Morse Park in Lake Lure, North Carolina, as the outdoor destination reopens after Helene. #news #helene #northcarolina
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- Triple homicide victims were shot, stabbed, had wallets stolen: prosecutors
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- 1:46
- Date posted
- 5 days ago
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- A 28-year-old man accused of murder in the deaths of three family members at a western North Carolina home will remain in jail without bond, prosecutors announced Friday.
During a court hearing on Friday, May 15, prosecutors said 28-year-old Devan Loving faces the possibility of a capital murder trial in connection with the killings of 41-year-old Travis Eugene Grant, 42-year-old Kimberly Michelle Grant and 66-year-old Sharon Harwood Grant. Authorities confirmed Travis and Kimberly Grant were married, and that Sharon Grant was Travis' mother.
Loving and 16-year-old Star Grant are co-defendants in this case, both charged with three counts of first-degree murder and one count of conspiracy to commit murder. The three victims were identified as Star's parents and grandmother.
On Friday, Loving appeared behind a security barrier as prosecutors outlined the allegations.
"Your Honor, the co-defendant (Star Grant) and Mr. Loving did shoot, t...
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- China's organ harvesting industry, religious crackdowns, and Trump's meeting with Xi
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- 4:42
- Date posted
- 5 days ago
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- Jan Jekielek, author of the New York Times bestseller Killed to Order and senior editor at The Epoch Times, testified before Congress Thursday on China's alleged forced organ harvesting industry.
He joined the National Desk's Dee Dee Gatton to react to the ongoing summit and weigh in on what, if anything, should be said behind closed doors.
On the Iran-China-U.S. dynamic
Jekielek said China has little incentive to help broker a deal that would cut off a key source of cheap oil.
China kind of needs that oil from Iran that it has been getting at fire sale prices — breaking the sanctions, blockades, and so forth," he said, echoing remarks made by Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent. "So I don't think that China actually needs to be convinced at all about participating in this way.
At the same time, Jekielek argued, Beijing has a conflicting interest in seeing the Middle East conflict drag on.
They want to keep that conflict going as long as possible,...
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- Adult suspect in triple homicide makes first court appearance, new details released
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- 2:12
- Date posted
- 5 days ago
- Description
- A 28-year-old man accused of murder in the deaths of three family members at a western North Carolina home will remain in jail without bond, prosecutors announced Friday.
During a court hearing on Friday, May 15, prosecutors said 28-year-old Devan Loving faces the possibility of a capital murder trial in connection with the killings of 41-year-old Travis Eugene Grant, 42-year-old Kimberly Michelle Grant and 66-year-old Sharon Harwood Grant. Authorities confirmed Travis and Kimberly Grant were married, and that Sharon Grant was Travis' mother.
Loving and 16-year-old Star Grant are co-defendants in this case, both charged with three counts of first-degree murder and one count of conspiracy to commit murder. The three victims were identified as Star's parents and grandmother.
On Friday, Loving appeared behind a security barrier as prosecutors outlined the allegations.
"Your Honor, the co-defendant (Star Grant) and Mr. Loving did shoot, t...
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- San Antonio mother charged with capital murder after two kids found dead in burned vehicle
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- 15:23
- Date posted
- 5 days ago
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- A 34-year-old Edinburg woman has been charged with capital murder after two children, ages 5 and 7, were found dead inside a burned vehicle Friday morning.
The vehicle was discovered between 5 and 6 a.m. in the 500 block of Richland Hills after a person walking their dog spotted the vehicle on fire. According to investigators, the passerby saw a woman at the scene who said she had already called authorities, but the witness called 911 as well.
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- Memorial Day events set to honor fallen service members ahead of holiday
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- 4:36
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- 5 days ago
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- Start your morning with The National News Desk as Jan Jeffcoat sits down with Country Music Star Craig Morgan to discuss Freedom 250's Memorial Day events, bringing insight and context to the stories shaping the day.
Watch weekday mornings from 6 a.m. to 9 a.m. EST, Monday through Friday.
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- Trump talks to reporters aboard Air Force One on return trip from China
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- 24:41
- Date posted
- 5 days ago
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- President Donald Trump wrapped up critical talks with Chinese President Xi Jinping on Friday, claiming progress had been made in stabilizing U.S.-China relations amid tensions over Taiwan, the war in Iran and trade.
Before boarding Air Force One, Trump said he had not decided whether a major U.S. arms sale to Taiwan would move forward, adding, “I will make a determination.”
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- 'Chud the Builder' livestreamer arrested for attempted murder
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- 3:57
- Date posted
- 6 days ago
- Description
- A livestreamer known online as “Chud the Builder” is facing attempted murder and other felony charges after authorities said a confrontation outside the Montgomery County Courthouse escalated into a shooting.
Dalton Eatherly, 28, was arrested Wednesday following the shooting outside the courthouse at 2 Millennium Plaza in Clarksville, according to the Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office and the Tennessee District Attorney General’s Office.
Clarissa Greaves works at coffee shop nearby .
"I heard the gunfire and looked up and everyone in the cafes, everyone's heads turned," said Greaves.
She said she saw the aftermath unfold through the coffee shop window.
"Pretty, pretty scary.," said Greaves. "His (Eatherly's) arm was all patched up and it had like some blood and stuff and he was getting wheeled into the ambulance."
Deputies and Clarksville Police officers responded around 1:20 p.m. to reports of gunfi...
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- NC educators react to proposed 8% teacher pay raise
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- 1:47
- Date posted
- 6 days ago
- Description
- Educators are reacting to North Carolina lawmakers putting together a budget that includes an 8% average pay raise for teachers.
State House Speaker Destin Hall announced their proposed budget framework in a press conference on Tuesday afternoon.
"The largest average teacher pay increase at least since 2006 and one of the largest that we’ve seen in probably the last 30 years or so," said Hall.
Hall said the proposed pay raise is designed to make N.C.'s starting teacher pay number one in the South, and it would also aid veteran teachers, giving increases across the salary schedule.
"We have several teachers who work second jobs. We have teachers who do DoorDash and Uber," said Asheville City Schools chief of staff Dr. Kimberly Dechant.
A 4th-grade math teacher, Lucario Clemens, says an 8% pay raise would mean being able to support himself more and maybe not have a second job.
"Makes me emotional. I love my j...
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- 2 injured in Asheville shooting; shooter still on the loose
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- 9:56
- Date posted
- 6 days ago
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- At least two people are injured, and a gunman remains on the loose after a shooting at an apartment complex in east Asheville Thursday, May 14, 2026, police said. #news #asheville #northcarolina
The Asheville Police Department confirmed two people were shot and taken to Mission Hospital. Investigators said the incident occurred outside of Spruce Hill Apartments in the Haw Creek area of Asheville.
Officers responded to Spruce Hill Court after receiving reports of a shooting outside the apartment complex, according to the Asheville Police Department. Police say they initially received information describing the call as a possible active shooter situation, but later clarified there was no active threat to the public.
When officers arrived, they located a vehicle near the apartments with two people suffering from gunshot wounds.
“Those folks were taken to the hospital and we have detectives that are investigating the specifics to the i...
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- Affordable housing project rejected
- Runtime
- 1:12
- Date posted
- 6 days ago
- Description
- After nearly two hours of public comment, the Asheville City Council unanimously denied a proposed affordable housing complex off Caribou Road—despite the city’s ongoing housing crisis.
The proposal, submitted by developer Pennrose, would have brought 100 affordable housing units to a nearly 10-acre site in the Shiloh neighborhood.
“I’m going to vote against affordable housing tonight, and that’s not a norm for me,” said Asheville City Councilmember Sage Turner.
News 13 asked Vice Mayor Antanette Mosely why the city would deny this project amid a housing crisis in Asheville.
She said, in a statement, “I absolutely believe Asheville needs more affordable housing, and I have consistently supported housing projects across the city. But not every site is appropriate for every project.”
Residents who opposed the project said they were not against affordable housing itself, but believed the development was too l...
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- News 13 Morning Minute for Friday, May 15, 2026
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- 1:12
- Date posted
- 6 days ago
- Description
- A suspect remains on the loose following a multi-county car chase on Wednesday, and Gov. Josh Stein will be in Lake Lure today, as he joins the town in announcing the reopening date for the lake. This is your News 13 Morning Minute for Friday, May 15, 2026.
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- Asheville approves new surveillance technology
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- 2:01
- Date posted
- 6 days ago
- Description
- Some community members are concerned about privacy and public surveillance after Asheville City Council approved federal funding for a new Real-Time Intelligence Center. Itinease McMiller took those concerns to Asheville Police Deputy Chief Shawn Aardema. #asheville #news #police
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- Gov. Stein visits Canton, North Carolina
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- 30:07
- Date posted
- 6 days ago
- Description
- Gov. Josh Stein and N.C. Department of Environmental Quality Secretary Reid Wilson are in Canton to discuss ongoing work to ensure access to clean drinking water and improve wastewater infrastructure following Helene.
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- Asheville restaurant offers free meals to people in need
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- 2:12
- Date posted
- 6 days ago
- Description
- Sand Hill Kitchen in Asheville has begun serving free meals to community members in need every day that the business is open.
The corner sandwich shop, located inside a BP gas station, has been open since 2017. Founder and Chef Jamie Wade moved to the mountains to be closer to family. She saw the space available and made her move.
"I always wanted to have a breakfast and lunch type place, and living in this neighborhood and community, I knew that there was a need for a place like this here," she said.
Wade has lived and worked all over the country, but said Asheville is particularly special.
She described Sand Hill as a made-from-scratch, quick-service restaurant, with its fried chicken sandwich being the most popular item by far.
Wade explained how, being in the food industry, she has always worked to address food insecurity. Her efforts picked up even more as the need grew immensely after Helene.
"There is ...
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- Trump & Xi debate Strait of Hormuz closure as America mulls pausing gas tax
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- 10:24
- Date posted
- 6 days ago
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- The leaders of the world's two largest economies have no shortage of disagreements, but when it comes to the ability for vessels to pass through an indispensable shipping route in the Middle East, there's no daylight between them.
According to a White House readout of a two-hour meeting between President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping in Beijing on Thursday, "(t)he two sides agreed that the Strait of Hormuz must remain open to support the free flow of energy."
The Iranian regime's obstruction of the strait and the U.S. naval blockade on Iranian ports have choked off about 20% of the world's crude oil supply and caused energy and other petroleum product prices to skyrocket. The national average for a gallon of regular gas in the United States on Thursday was $4.53, according to AAA. Before the war, it was $2.98.
Iran claimed Chinese ships were among several dozen vessels to pass through the strait since Wednesday under the regime's s...
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- Teen suspect in triple homicide makes first court appearance, new details revealed
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- 2:40
- Date posted
- 6 days ago
- Description
- The May 14 hearing for 16-year-old Star Grant, charged in the deaths of her parents and grandmother, took less than 15 minutes.
The judge didn't allow cameras in court, but since it was an open court hearing, reporters were allowed in to cover it.
During the hearing, the court proceedings revealed that all three victims, Kimberly Michelle Grant, 42, Travis Eugene Grant, 41, and Travis's mother, Sharon Grant, 66, were first shot, then stabbed.
Prosecutors then said Star Grant took the victim's wallets. Both she and co-defendant Devan Loving, 28, then left the state.
As News 13 previously reported, after the bodies were found on May 7 in Fairview, authorities said the teenage girl and Loving were located at a Motel 6 together in Gatlinburg, Tennessee, on May 8. Both of them were taken into custody and charged.
Additionally, today, Loving was extradited to Buncombe County at 2:50 p.m., the Buncombe County Sheriff’s Office ...
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- Missouri AG signals further legal fight as redistricting case advances
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- 8:36
- Date posted
- 6 days ago
- Description
- Missouri’s congressional map will remain in place for upcoming elections after the state Supreme Court upheld it this week, marking a significant victory for state officials as redistricting battles continue nationwide ahead of the midterms.
Missouri Attorney General Catherine Hanaway joined The National News Desk's Geoff Harris on Thursday to discuss the ruling.
Hanaway praised the ruling, saying it clears the way for the map to be used in both the August primaries and the November general election.
We’re feeling very good that we’re going to have elections this year with the new map,” Hanaway said.
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