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North Carolina trail runner attack suspect appears in court
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- North Carolina trail runner attack suspect appears in court
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- 2:47
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- 14 days ago
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- On Tuesday, May 26, a 29-year-old man accused of attacking a woman on an Asheville-area trail made his first court appearance in Buncombe County.
Dillon James Curtis faces multiple charges connected to the attack, including a newly added second-degree kidnapping charge. Because of that charge, Curtis is being held at the Buncombe County Detention Center under no bond. He was arrested on Saturday, May 23.
The victim said she was hiking in Bent Creek, last Thursday, May 21, when she was followed, then physically assaulted and held against her will.
Emily Sutherland, an Asheville-based outdoor content creator, posted her story publicly, drawing thousands of shares. She credited two mountain bikers with saving her after she screamed for help.
Prosecutors also told the court that Curtis has a prior assault conviction in addition to the current charges: false imprisonment, second-degree kidnapping, assault on a female, communicating threats...
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- News 13 Morning Minute for Wednesday, May 27, 2026
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- 1:07
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- 14 days ago
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- Western North Carolina continues to recover from the recent flooding, and we are expecting slightly cooler temperatures for the rest of the week. This is your News 13 Morning Minute for Wednesday, May 27, 2026.
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- High School freshman recognized for creating disaster communication packs after Helene
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- 1:53
- Date posted
- 14 days ago
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- A local high schooler was recognized on Sunday, May 24, for earning her Girl Scout Gold Award, but her project is making an impact far beyond the ceremony.
A.C. Reynolds High School freshman Chloe Button created emergency communication packs for the Fairview Fire Department and nearby churches to help communities stay connected during future disasters.
The packs include radios, chargers, flashlights, and other emergency supplies.
“So, there are radios in there, the charger for the radios, a flashlight if power goes out,” Button said.
Button handed out the packs during her Girl Scout Gold dedication ceremony.
Fairview Fire Department Battalion Chief TJ Hill says the project addresses a major issue the department faced during Hurricane Helene.
“It's very, very important to us because one of the reasons Hurricane Helene, we ended up, everybody was kind of trapped in their own place and no communications,...
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- Heavy rain damages western NC
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- 4:35
- Date posted
- 14 days ago
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- News 13's Elijah Skipper and Shelly Garzon provide team coverage on damage caused by heavy rain in North Carolina in May 2026. Areas that suffered severe damage during Helene woke of to similar scenes on Tuesday, May 26, after days of rain caused flooding, washouts and landslides in places like Bat Cave and Gerton in Henderson County.
#rain #flooding #damage
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- Pope Leo weighs in on how the world should respond to AI
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- 2:29
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- 14 days ago
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- On Monday at the Vatican, there was a unique moment of collaboration between the Catholic Church and Big Tech.
Pope Leo XIV said to Christopher Olah, “In the name of the church, I accept your invitation to walk together to listen and to speak together to find the way for free humanity, and this time of Artificial Intelligence."
Olah is the co-founder of one of the biggest AI companies in the world and he spoke as well.
"We need informed critics who will tell the labs when we are failing. We need moral voices that the incentives cannot bend," he said, signaling openness to helping to achieve a lofty goal: responding to the growth of AI in a moral manner.
“That has to be a collective conversation removed from these private worlds, which are primarily dominated by a few very wealthy individuals," said Anna Rowlands, a Catholic Social Thought Professor at Durham University, in an interview on Monday.
Those "few wealthy individuals" are a chief concern laid...
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- North Carolina community suffers more flooding 20 months after Helene
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- 0:38
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- 14 days ago
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- Images out of Bat Cave, North Carolina, show the aftermath of days of rain on Tuesday, May 26, 2026. Bat Cave was hit hard by Helene in 2024 and is still recovering. A Henderson County spokesperson said the overnight downpour brought back memories of the deadly storm for some residents. #northcarolina #weather #flooding
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- Weather in western NC
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- 2:37
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- 14 days ago
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- Incredible rainfall totals for WNC! Here’s a look at what’s ahead with Chief Meteorologist Jason Boyer @jasonboyerwx
https://wlos.com/news/local/weather-flooding-rain-western-north-carolina-asheville-drought-safety-flash-risk-community-wnc-may-june-regional-airport
#weather #rain #westernnorthcarolina
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- Heavy rain washes out roads overnight in Buncombe, Henderson counties
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- 2:54
- Date posted
- 15 days ago
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- Woman faces new charge of urinating on Pensacola Airbnb furniture, causing $17K in damage
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- 2:29
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- 15 days ago
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- PENSACOLA, Fla. -- The woman who made headlines earlier this year for allegedly urinating on Pensacola Airbnb furniture is back behind bars on a new, similar charge.
Nicolette Keough, 31, was arrested Wednesday on a felony charge of property damage worth over $1,000.
She appeared in court Thursday, where a judge issued her a $10,000 bond for the charge. However, she'll remain in Escambia County Jail, as her bond was revoked for violating bail conditions for a battery arrest in mid-March.
WEAR News first reported about Keough in March after she was arrested on two counts of felony criminal mischief.
According to arrest reports, Keough urinated on furniture in two Downtown Pensacola Airbnb homes -- both on N Guillemard Street. She reportedly caused thousands of dollars of property damage. The report states she also uploaded videos of the incidents to an adult content website.
Keough's new charge reportedly stems from videos...
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- Big bad wolf found not guilty in mock trial
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- 2:39
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- 15 days ago
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- In a mock trial led by elementary school students, with college students and practicing lawyers taking part, the “Big Bad Wolf” was acquitted in the deaths of two of the three little pigs.
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- Bears playfighting
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- 0:24
- Date posted
- 15 days ago
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- Just like siblings bears play fight too! Here's a video of two bears play fighting in Asheville, N.C. Thanks to Oksana Kuzmich for sharing!
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- California chemical tank emergency led to thousands needing to evacuate their homes
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- 13:37
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- 15 days ago
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- While fears of a bigger threat have diminished, 16,000 residents remain unable to return home due to a chemical tank emergency in Orange County, California. CNN News Central's Sara Sidner speaks with TJ McGovern, Interim Chief of the Orange County California Fire Authority.
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- Trump throws full support behind Ken Paxton in high stakes Texas runoff
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- 4:46
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- 15 days ago
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- Start your morning with The National News Desk as Jan Jeffcoat sits down with Republican National Convention Co-Chair KC Cosbie to discuss the showdown between GOP incumbent John Cornyn and Trump-endorsed Ken Paxton for the Texas GOP Primary, bringing insight and context to the stories shaping the day.
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- Fish dead in Geogia river after floods
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- 0:58
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- 15 days ago
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- Environmental protection non-profit Chattahoochee Riverkeeper estimates that thousands of fish died along a 20-mile stretch of river after an intense thunderstorm in Georgia.
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- Georgia river filled with dead fish after mysterious black muck found on shore banks
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- 3:17
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- 15 days ago
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- Environmental protection non-profit Chattahoochee Riverkeeper estimates that thousands of fish died along a 20-mile stretch of river after an intense thunderstorm in Georgia.
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- Cosplay fashion show brings community together for a cause, celebrates 'nerd culture'
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- 2:17
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- 15 days ago
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- Jen Hampton, who is with the Asheville Area Tenants Union, says a one-of-a-kind sci-fi cosplay fashion show is bringing Asheville’s creative community together for a cause.
The "Reclaim the Cosmos" event at Devil's Foot Beverage Company featured upcycled costumes, storytelling, and a “robot parade,” all designed and built using donated and reused materials. Hampton says the goal is not only to celebrate nerd culture, but also to avoid adding to textile waste while raising money for the tenants union.
“We’re having a sci-fi cosplay fashion show with all upcycled and donated materials,” Hampton said. “Lots of creative folks came together, and it’s all to benefit the Asheville Area Tenants Union and celebrate nerd culture.”
Hampton says the event was inspired by Asheville’s thriving sci-fi and cosplay community after attending a Star Trek-themed improv performance last summer.
“It was so energizing,” Hampton said....
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- Investigation continues into shooting near White House access checkpoint
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- 4:12
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- 15 days ago
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- The investigation continues into the Saturday shootout between a Maryland resident and Secret Service officers near a White House access checkpoint.
Nasire Best, 21, of Dundalk, Maryland, opened fire Saturday evening at the checkpoint and at Secret Service Uniformed Division officers, according to a Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) spokesperson. Secret Service officers returned fire, hitting Best, who later died at the hospital.
A bystander was also hit during the shootout, police said, and taken to the hospital with injuries not considered to be life-threatening. It’s unclear at this time whether that man was struck by the suspect or by police firing back. No officers were hurt.
READ | Who is Nasire Best? Here's what we know about man killed in shootout with Secret Service
MPD is conducting the use of force investigation, according to a U.S. Secret Service (USSS) spokesperson. If it’s determined the bystander was wounded by the suspect’s gun, MPD w...
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- Morning Minute May 26, 2026
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- 1:07
- Date posted
- 15 days ago
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- The Weaverville Police Department is investigating after a chase ended in a crash Monday. This is your Morning Minute for May 26, 2026. #news #hurricanes #avlnews
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- 2 tax amendments will be on the ballot for North Carolina voters this November
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- 3:00
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- 15 days ago
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- Two proposed changes to North Carolina's tax laws are now headed to voters in November after lawmakers approved both constitutional amendments this week.
Western North Carolina political science professor Dr. Chris Cooper says both amendments involve taxes, but in different ways.
"Part of the fight here is essentially about how much people should be taxed, but some of it is also about local government power and how much power should local governments have to be able to levy the higher property taxes to fulfill their needs," Cooper said.
The first amendment seeks to permanently cap the state's income tax rate at 3.5%, which Republican state leaders say is necessary.
"Now we're at a point where we've proven that we are able to cut and we are still able to generate revenue by the business policies that we've had," Rep. Mark Pless said.
Democratic leaders, however, argue that the change would limit the state’s ability to ra...
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- Madison County High band is performing in the National Memorial Day Parade today
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- 1:44:57
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- 15 days ago
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- Madison County High's band is performing in the National Memorial Day Parade today in Washington, D.C. at 10 a.m.
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- Communities across western North Carolina honor service members on Memorial Day
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- 3:49
- Date posted
- 15 days ago
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- Communities across western North Carolina gathered to mark Memorial Day with ceremonies honoring service members who died defending the country.
#memorialday #servicemembers #wnc
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- Black bear satisfying an itch in Waynesville.
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- 0:14
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- 16 days ago
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- A bear in Waynesville uses part of the front steps to satisfy an itch. Video by Kay Pardee.
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- Bear patiently waiting by grill
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- 0:21
- Date posted
- 16 days ago
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- It's Memorial Day and someone is cooking...but it's not this guy! Here's a video of a bear in Tyron, N.C. patiently waiting for someone to cook him a steak dinner. Thanks to Michael Driscoll for sharing!
#bear #dinner #memorialday
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- Inn bookings increase as summer tourism kicks off with Lake Lure beach reopening
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- 2:06
- Date posted
- 16 days ago
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- Lake Lure celebrated the grand reopening of its iconic lake on Saturday, May 23, over a year after Helene.
"I came in 2024 for Helene recovery efforts and the devastation was unreal, but to see it now back and up and running, it's actually very heartwarming," said Mary Beth Holliday, a South Carolina resident who was at the celebration.
Lake Lure Mayor Carol Pritchett says this event kicks off their summer tourism season.
"This is the beginning of the season, irrespective of whether there was a hurricane," Pritchett said. "The increases in revenues will be seen from today moving forward, the next week, but the reservations are up."
Mayor Pritchett is talking about reservations at the Lake Lure Inn.
"Compared to this time last year, we've doubled our occupancy," said Lindsey Pittillo, the General Manager of Lake Lure Inn.
Pittillo told us she was not only excited for the lake's grand reopening but for the seve...
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- New traffic pattern leads to safety concerns in Asheville
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- 2:43
- Date posted
- 16 days ago
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- A new traffic pattern along a busy stretch of Patton Avenue is causing frustration for drivers, as police and the North Carolina Department of Transportation urge people to pay closer attention to new signs in the area.
Residents and business owners say they are already seeing close calls and dangerous driving at the intersection.
"We see a lot of near misses and the horn hocking. We've seen ten-plus car accidents in this intersection. We've seen multiple people leave on stretchers from the accidents," said Matt Garrison, who works in the area.
For drivers traveling westbound on Patton Avenue, the left lane near the intersection of Regent Park Blvd, previously used for left-hand turns and U-turns, was removed by NCDOT on May 6. They say this area will become a four-way intersection with interstate ramps once work is completed.
The NCDOT says it is part of the I-26 connector project and that "turn movement is no longer needed." But res...
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- States tighten anti squatting laws amid calls for faster removal
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- 2:26
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- 16 days ago
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- WASHINGTON (TNND) — Several states across the country are tightening laws aimed at addressing squatting, as lawmakers respond to growing frustration from homeowners who say existing legal systems often make it difficult to quickly remove unauthorized occupants.
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- Helene-impacted veteran receives new home
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- 1:49
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- 16 days ago
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- After more than a year and a half spent living in the aftermath of what Hurricane Helene took from him, one Marine Corps veteran has finally stepped into his new home.
During the storm, a tree fell on the home of local veteran Billy Ricketts III, and he had been living in a camper on his property ever since. On Monday, May 18, Purple Heart Homes and Valley Strong Disaster Relief dedicated a new home to him.
Purple Heart Homes, Inc. has helped over 4,000 veterans all across the country. The nonprofit organization serves veterans with critical home repairs, building ramps, HVAC systems and building modular homes to give to veterans.
After more than a year and a half spent living in the aftermath of what Hurricane Helene took from him, one Marine Corps veteran has finally stepped into his new home.
During the storm, a tree fell on the home of local veteran Billy Ricketts III, and he had been living in a camper on his property ever since....
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- Bear eats out of bird feeder
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- 0:21
- Date posted
- 17 days ago
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- Check this out! Here's a video of a bear eating out of a bird feeder in Waynesville, N.C. Thanks to Pat Weatherford for sharing!
#bear #bearvideos #wildlife
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- NASCAR's Kyle Busch dies; western NC racing community mourns
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- 1:15
- Date posted
- 17 days ago
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- Reaction to two-time NASCAR Cup Series champion Kyle Busch's death is widespread, including here in western North Carolina.
NASCAR announced on Thursday, May 21, that Busch died at age 41. His team indicated earlier that day that Busch had been hospitalized with a severe illness.
"It's still hard to believe. Forty-one years old and he's gone," said Robert Pressley, a former race car driver living in Asheville. "I just feel for the family so much. His young son, going to be a great race car driver."
"I don't know anything about any of the history back. If this is something he had been fighting or what, but it's just devastating that we've lost one of the greats," Pressley said.
Pressley wants people to remember Busch for who he was, both on and off the track.
"He was one great guy. A great family man and had a heart of gold, but whenever he was at the racetrack, it was all business," said Pressley.
We also spoke with...
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- Former Ramada Inn in east Asheville remains empty, boarded up as progress stalls
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- 2:52
- Date posted
- 17 days ago
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- It's been nearly two years since a California-based developer announced plans to buy the former East Asheville Ramada Inn out of foreclosure from a bank. The goal was to revive the city’s long-endorsed homeless housing project.
Today, the hotel sits vacant with boarded windows, graffiti on the top floor, and a locked metal fence surrounding the property amid reports of vandalism.
Years ago, the city waived nearly $80,000 in associated closing costs for the property sale transfer to the former developer, Shangri-La, which ultimately foreclosed before its housing project moved forward.
The current developer, who said in 2024 the housing project could open within 10 months, has yet to begin construction. A city staffer says rising construction costs and a funding gap have delayed the project.
The former East Asheville Ramada Inn remains a concern for neighboring businesses, including Best Bride Prom and Tux, located next door in River ...
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- Southern Poverty Law Center faces fraud and money laundering allegations
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- 8:28
- Date posted
- 17 days ago
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- The House Judiciary Committee convened on Capitol Hill on Wednesday to examine recent allegations against the Southern Poverty Law Center. Specifically, whether or not it diverted donor funds and mislabeled conservative groups as hate organizations. Republican Chairman, Rep. Jim Jordan, R-Ohio, opened the hearing with an explosive statement, accusing the SPLC of running a scam.
Turned out for them creating hate was more profitable than fighting it. That's exactly what they did,” said Jordan.
Among the witnesses who testified on Wednesday was Maya Wiley, who serves as President & CEO of the Leadership Conference on Civil and Human Rights.
The attack on SPLC is nothing more than part of a larger, broader, coordinated attack on civil rights organizations,” Wiley said.
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- Secret Service kills gunman near White House
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- Secret Service agents shot, and killed a gunman near the White House on Saturday, the agency said.
Two people were shot, including a possible suspect, in an encounter with the Secret Service near the White House, according to a law enforcement official. The incident occurred near Pennsylvania Avenue and 17th Street Northwest.
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- White House on lockdown after sounds of gunshots heard nearby
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- Date posted
- 17 days ago
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- WASHINGTON (TNND) — The White House North Lawn was evacuated after the sound of apparent gunshots. Secret Service cleared the area on Saturday evening.
FBI Director Kash Patel shared on X, "FBI is on the scene and supporting Secret Service responding to shots fired near White House grounds - we will update the public as we’re able."
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- NCDOT rebuilds I-40 in Pigeon River Gorge with storm-resistant design
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- 2:10
- Date posted
- 17 days ago
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- Nearly two years after Helene destroyed a section of Interstate 40 through the Pigeon River Gorge, crews are moving forward with a major rebuilding effort using new construction methods designed to better withstand future storms.
The project is now the largest to date for the N.C. Department of Transportation and carries an estimated multi-billion-dollar price tag.
"We're estimating it being close to $2 billion for this project," Josh Deyton, division 14 construction engineer, said.
Before construction could begin, engineers spent months on prep work.
”Some of it's been investigation for the design. The temporary shoring is for the road itself and some of it's been done for the construction of the permanent repairs," Deyton said.
Officials say the rebuilt highway will differ significantly from the section that was washed away during the storm.
Crews are beginning with rock blasting at quarries in Tennessee and No...
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- Helene debris fuels fire risk
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- 1:59
- Date posted
- 17 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 remembers Kyle Busch at Celebrity's Hotdogs, a racing hub
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- 2:36
- Date posted
- 18 days ago
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- Inside Celebrity's Hotdogs in Asheville, racing memories cover nearly every wall.
For former NASCAR driver and restaurant owner Robert Pressley, the pictures and memorabilia tell the story of generations of racing in western North Carolina: this week, many of those conversations centered around Kyle Busch.
NASCAR announced on Thursday, May 21, that Busch died at age 41. His family indicated earlier that day that Busch had been hospitalized with a severe illness.
Pressley said he first got to know Busch as Busch was entering NASCAR and Pressley’s own racing career was winding down.
“He was one racer, one of the best that’s ever been behind the wheel,” Pressley said.
Pressley said Busch stood out for his focus, confidence and aggressive driving style.
“He was a Tiger Woods or a Michael Jordan of our era when he was at the racetrack,” Pressley said. “It was one thing on his mind, and it was the rac...
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- How community colleges spent taxpayer-funded mental health recovery dollars
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- 3:24
- Date posted
- 18 days ago
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- A new North Carolina Office of the State Auditor report is now raising questions about whether some taxpayer-funded mental health recovery dollars at community colleges were used the way lawmakers and the public intended after Helene.
#communitycollege #helene #recovery
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- Sen Dick Durbin spoke on the teen from Chicago who remains in ICE custody
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- 3:43
- Date posted
- 18 days ago
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- Sen. Dick Durbin spoke on the teen from Chicago who remains in ICE custody
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- Title
- Asheville remembers Kyle Busch
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- 0:40
- Date posted
- 18 days ago
- Description
- Inside Celebrity's Hotdogs in Asheville, racing memories cover nearly every wall.
For former NASCAR driver and restaurant owner Robert Pressley, the pictures and memorabilia tell the story of generations of racing in western North Carolina: this week, many of those conversations centered around Kyle Busch.
NASCAR announced on Thursday, May 21, that Busch died at age 41. His family indicated earlier that day that Busch had been hospitalized with a severe illness.
Pressley said he first got to know Busch as Busch was entering NASCAR and Pressley’s own racing career was winding down.
“He was one racer, one of the best that’s ever been behind the wheel,” Pressley said.
Pressley said Busch stood out for his focus, confidence and aggressive driving style.
“He was a Tiger Woods or a Michael Jordan of our era when he was at the racetrack,” Pressley said. “It was one thing on his mind, and it was the rac...
- Title
- Former law professor calls out NAACP, questions group's nonprofit status
- Runtime
- 5:29
- Date posted
- 19 days ago
- Description
- Democratic House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries called for continued support of the NAACP and urged athletes to "look elsewhere" until “these racially gerrymandered maps in the South are reversed," adding that the maps should be "buried in the ground, never to rise again"
The comments came amid a broader debate over the NAACP’s push for athletes to avoid certain schools in states at the center of redistricting fights, including Louisiana, which was described as a flashpoint in the voter representation debate in elections. The NAACP's athlete boycott also centers around the SCORE Act, which Jeffries likens to "Jim Crow"- like oppression. The SCORE Act is a bill that would establish national standards for college athletes for NIL deals & transfers.
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- Mother grieves daughter's death, son's critical injuries after shooting in North Carolina
- Runtime
- 4:00
- Date posted
- 19 days ago
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- A Rutherford County mother is sharing her story after two of her children were shot in their front yard on Wednesday, May 20, with one of them fatally.
Now her 17-year-old son is fighting for his life in a hospital as she prepares to bury her 27-year-old daughter, Kirsten Teaster.
“My 11-year-old watched everything. She's the one that called police and she reacted very quickly and she grabbed the two babies, and she hid with them. She locked all the doors; she closed the blinds. She hid with them,” said Angel Toney, the victim’s mother. “Now she has to live with the fact that she watched him shoot both her brother and sister.”
The Rutherford County Sheriff's Office said they responded to an address on Silvers Lake Road in Rutherfordton around 4 p.m. on Wednesday. That’s where they found both victims.
Teaster was pronounced dead at the scene, the sheriff's office said. Her 17-year-old brother was rushed to the hospital, now...
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- Washburn's General Store nears 200 years of history in western North Carolina
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- 3:11
- Date posted
- 19 days ago
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- As America prepares to celebrate its 250th birthday this July, one Rutherford County landmark is marking an impressive milestone of its own.
Washburn's General Store is recognized as the oldest continually operated, family-owned business in North Carolina — serving the community since 1831.
Tucked along the roadside in Bostic, the store is more than just a place to shop. For locals, it's a gathering place built on generations of tradition.
"Everybody knows everybody. And if we don't know you, we're going to find out," said current owner Ann Washburn Hutchins.
That sense of familiarity is part of what has kept customers returning for decades. Regulars stop in daily for coffee, sandwiches, hardware, homemade jellies and conversation.
The Washburn family's roots in the business stretch back generations. Owner Ann Washburn Hutchins shared the family lineage that has kept the store running since the 1800s.
"The ...
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- News 13 Morning Minute for Friday, May 22, 2026
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- 1:08
- Date posted
- 19 days ago
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- Sad news on Thursday, as NASCAR driver Kyle Busch dies at the age of 41 following a brief illness, and new details emerge following a fatal shooting that happened in Rutherford County. This is your News 13 Morning Minute for Friday, May 22, 2026.
- Title
- Judge rules gun found in Mangione's backpack can be used in trial
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- 1:02
- Date posted
- 19 days ago
- Description
- Judge rules gun found in Mangione's backpack can be used in trial
Luigi Mangione's federal trial in the killing of United Healthcare CEO Brian Thompson was delayed on Thursday. The judge pushed the case to January.
Jury selection in the case will begin on Jan. 5, 2027 and opening statements will start on Jan. 25, 2027.
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- Asheville projects $2M in ticket sales after NAIA track nationals, baseball championship
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- 2:52
- Date posted
- 19 days ago
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- Asheville is hosting two new sporting events, with tourism leaders hoping the events will boost local spending and help grow the region’s sports tourism industry.
The University of North Carolina at Asheville is hosting the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA) Men's and Women's Outdoor Track & Field National Championships, while HomeTrust Park is hosting the Big South Conference baseball championships.
Explore Asheville has projected that the events would bring in around $2 million in visitor spending and attract roughly 4,000 attendees.
So far, Explore Asheville says nearly 3,000 tickets have been sold for the NAIA track and field championships at UNC Asheville, though final attendance numbers for both events are still pending.
The weather will also play a role as storms are expected throughout the weekend of May 22 through May 24.
The Big South Conference is adjusting its baseball schedule because ...
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- Tennessee man JAILED over Charlie Kirk post wins $835,000 settlement
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- 1:03
- Date posted
- 19 days ago
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- Tennessee will pay $835,000 to settle a federal lawsuit filed by a retired police officer jailed over Facebook posts about conservative activist Charlie Kirk’s assassination.
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- The hate crime mosque shooting and the three people who courageously saved lives
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- 9:50
- Date posted
- 19 days ago
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- A security guard fatally shot Monday at a San Diego mosque is being hailed by police and the community for his “heroic” actions in protecting lives and preventing the attack from becoming far worse.
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- Memorial Day approaches with rising costs; Rep Zach Nunn reflects on military service, and GOP wins
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- 10:47
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- 19 days ago
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- Congressman Zach Nunn says Memorial Day is a time to remember the sacrifices made by service members and Gold Star families, while also focusing on the policies he says are helping Americans at home.
Speaking near the Vietnam Veterans Memorial in Washington, Nunn reflected on honoring those who gave their lives in service to the country. The Iowa Republican, a 20-year combat veteran and Air Force colonel, said the weekend carries personal meaning after serving alongside units connected to soldiers lost overseas, including members of Iowa’s National Guard.
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- Local law enforcement joins with Secret Service operatives to take down illegal skimming devices
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- 1:52
- Date posted
- 19 days ago
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- HOUSTON – The U.S. Secret Service, working with local law enforcement partners, prevented an estimated $14.5 million in losses to Houston-area consumers this week as part of a two-day outreach operation targeting illegal payment card skimming and Electronic Benefit Transfer fraud.
Law enforcement personnel visited 372 area businesses in Harris County during the operation conducted May 13-14. A total of 3,175 point-of-sale terminals, gas pumps and ATMs were inspected during the operation.
Teams also distributed educational materials about credit card skimming to help businesses identify illegal skimming devices in their point-of-sale terminals, gas pumps and ATMs.
“Card skimming threatens the financial security of individuals and families across our community. I am proud of our team’s dedication to identifying and removing these devices before they can cause harm, and for their education efforts. While we are always striving to protect the public, this operation...
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- Memorial Day travel
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- 1:21
- Date posted
- 20 days ago
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- AAA is expecting to see record high travel over Memorial Day weekend with over 1.2 million North Carolinians projected to travel by car amid rising gas prices. News 13's @deannasipetv took to the pumps to see what local drivers have to say.
Are gas prices affecting your Memorial Day travel plans?
#memorialday #travel #gasprices #memorialdayweekend
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