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Fall colors to start soon in western North Carolina as autumn nears
1+ week, 3+ day ago (273+ words) ASHEVILLE, N.C. (WLOS) — The Blue Ridge Mountains are still wearing their summer green, but western North Carolina's fall color season is just weeks away. Western Carolina University biology professor Kathy Mathews says the region's diversity of trees and elevation help create…...
BACK TO SCHOOL: Year begins this week for 4 western North Carolina districts
1+ mon, 3+ day ago (113+ words) POLK COUNTY, N.C. (WLOS) — Four western North Carolina school districts will begin the 2026-27 year this week, with the earliest one starting today on Aug. 10. Polk County Schools will welcome students on Aug. 10, and Rutherford County Schools will follow the next day…...
Washburn's General Store nears 200 years of history in western North Carolina
3+ mon, 3+ week ago (503+ words) RUTHERFORD COUNTY, N.C. (WLOS) — 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…...
Inside North Carolina's cannabis 'Wild West': $4B market, few rules and growing concerns
4+ mon, 3+ week ago (679+ words) ASHEVILLE, N.C. (WLOS) — For Franny Tacy, cannabis isn't a trend, it's been her life's work. "I've had a very close relationship with cannabis since I was a teenager," she said. "I kept it hidden for decades." Now, she's no longer hiding....
Friday Updates: Ice Storm Warnings issued for all of western North Carolina, Upstate
7+ mon, 3+ week ago (334+ words) Through Monday 1PM For all of the Western Carolinas. Damaging to even crippling ice expected. Avoid travel & prepare for power outages. WEATHER WARN DAYS: Saturday through Tuesday are Weather Warn Days for a damaging ice storm & brutally cold air to follow....