Kelsay Hart
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WLOS to host Your Voice, Your Future Round Table 'Opioids: A National Crisis'
When it comes to the opioid epidemic, North Carolina is one of the biggest casualties in the U. S. A recent report from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention found that opioid and drug overdose deaths in North Carolina grew faster than every other state in the nation except for one in 2017. According to the report, the CDC expected to attribute 2,515 deaths to drug overdoses in the… → Read More
Consumer Reports Gift Guide: Smartwatch vs. Fitness Tracker
Whether you're racking up steps at the mall or giving your fingers a workout by shopping online, the holiday shopping season is here. Maybe you're thinking about giving one of those smartwatches or activity trackers as a gift but aren't sure which one is best for your fitness fanatic. Consumer Reports is here with some easy shopping tips to help you make the right choice. → Read More
WWE Superstars, Hall of Famers to put a 'Headlock on Hunger' for local kids
Local World Wrestling Entertainment Superstars and Hall of Fame Members will help put a headlock on hunger. They are teaming up with Ingles markets and Eblen Charities for the Fourth Annual Headlock on Hunger Food Drive.The drive will help make sure no stu → Read More
Connect to Congress: N.C. Sen. Thom Tillis talks gun control, border wall funding & more
Wednesday marked one month since the deadly school shooting in Parkland, Fla. that left 17 people dead. Since the shooting, the debate about gun control has reignited among politicians and student advocates. During a Connect to Congress interview, Sen. Tho → Read More
Internet outages causes drivers to get stuck in Asheville parking garage
Several drivers were stuck in a parking garage in Asheville late Wednesday night--just long enough for at least one of them to take matters into their own hands. Around 11:30 p.m. a News 13 producer was one of several drivers attempting to leave the Pack S → Read More
Antibiotics in our meat: Restaurants scorecard
This year a handful of fast food and chain restaurants beefed up their pledge to limit or eliminate antibiotics in the production of the meat and poultry they serve. Consumer Reports reveals which restaurants have taken steps to protect public health, and → Read More
Meet the tough and adorable K-9 officers of the Asheville Police Department
Some of Asheville Police Department's K-9 officers were busy Wednesday learning how to take a bite out of crime.Merlin, an 8-year-old Labrador Retriever is the department's veteran K-9. He joined APD six years ago, and is the department's only dog that spe → Read More
Amber Alert issued for child abducted in Gaston County
An Amber Alert was issued early Thanksgiving morning for a baby in Gaston County. Authorities say 1-year-old Gage Conley has blonde hair, brown eyes, and was last seen wearing a blue long-sleeve shirt, tan pants and gray & purple shoes. The alleged abducto → Read More
Candidate Q&A: Asheville mayoral candidates
News 13 interviewed Asheville's mayoral candidates ahead of Election Day on Tuesday.We asked them these questions:What do you think needs to be done to help ease the cost of housing in the city?How much control should the city have over owners using their → Read More
NC Rep. McHenry talks tax reform, PROTECT Act, & concealed-carry legislation
Rep. Patrick McHenry (R-10th District) spoke with News 13 on Wednesday for our Connect to Congress. In the span of about 8 minutes, he covered a lot of ground.McHenry introduced The PROTECT Act in the wake of the massive Equifax data breach. Part of the bi → Read More
WLOS hosts round table on Climate Change
News 13 hosted a Your Voice, Your Future Round Table discussion Climate Change: Causes, Impacts & Solutions on Thursday, Oct. 5. The study of climate change is a relatively new science--its beginnings dating back to the early 1800s, when the greenhouse eff → Read More
WLOS to host Round Table - "Climate Change: Causes, Impacts, & Solutions"
On Thursday, Oct. 5, News 13 is hosting a Your Voice, Your Future Round Table: “Climate Change: Causes, Impacts, & Solutions.” It will air on Channel 13.3 from 8pm-9pm and will be moderated by our Chief Meteorologist, Jason Boyer.The panelists are:Andrew P → Read More
Community leaders discuss opioid epidemic, solutions with N.C. Attorney General
As the opioid & heroin epidemic continues to worsen, local communities are coming together to brainstorm ideas to combat the issue on all platforms.Monday, a round table discussion was held in Rutherfordton. EMS, fire chiefs, law enforcement officers, city → Read More
Consumer Reports: Storm-prep your generator
If you’ve spent money on a portable gasoline generator, the last thing you want is trouble starting it when a storm hits. Consumer Reports says there are simple steps to keep it up and running.Always have enough fuel. You’ll need more than just what the ge → Read More
Sen. Tillis: $4 million to Swain County 'one tenth of an obligation' owed by government
It's a $4 million payment to a mountain county that's still owed more than eight times that amount from the federal government for a failed road project that dates back 74 years.On Thursday, Sen. Thom Tillis (R-NC) and Interior Secretary Ryan Zinke announc → Read More
N.C. Sen. Tillis to introduce bill addressing President's expected DACA proposal
Sen, Thom Tillis (R-NC) announced on Tuesday that he plans to introduce a bill addressing the legal status of undocumented children. It comes as President Donald Trump is expected to announce a plan to remove the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DAC → Read More
WLOS to hold 'Standing Strong for Texas' fundraiser Friday at NC Apple Festival
WLOS and Sinclair Broadcast Group are teaming up with the Salvation Army to raise money for Hurricane Harvey relief efforts.On Friday, Sept. 1, WLOS is holding a Sinclair Cares: Standing Strong for Texas fundraiser. Sinclair Broadcast Group will match up t → Read More
WLOS hosts "Your Voice, Your Future: The New Age of Bullying" Round Table
According to the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention 44,193 people took their own lives in 2015. The foundation also states that suicide is the 10th leading cause of death in the U.S. The National Bullying Prevention Center has also found there is → Read More
Consumer Reports: Why spray sunscreens may be a bust
There are plenty of important details to consider when choosing a sunscreen. The ingredients, the SPF, how much you use and even when you apply it all factor in to ensure you and your family are protected. But it turns out, the way you apply it can also b → Read More
Consumer Reports: Tick-proof your yard
Tickborne diseases are on the rise, and now is when ticks are most active. Since they can transmit a variety of diseases and infections, keeping ticks at bay is a smart idea. Consumer Reports' experts reveal chemical-free ways to limit the number of ticks → Read More