Taylor Thompson
Reporter at WLOS-TV (Asheville, NC)
Anchor/ Reporter for @WLOS_13. The University of Alabama alum. Be the reason someone believes in good people. story ideas? [email protected] #rolltide
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3 days ago |
wlos.com | Taylor Thompson
ASHEVILLE, NC. (WLOS) — The Asheville Regional Airport will open its full new North Concourse and new TSA security checkpoint beginning on Wednesday morning. This marks a milestone for the airport in their "AVL Forward" project as the opening of the new concourse completes Phase 1 of their project. On Tuesday, News 13 had a sneak peek at what the new concourse looks like. JUNE 24, 2025 - A view of the new North Concourse at Asheville Regional Airport in Asheville, North Carolina.
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4 days ago |
wlos.com | Taylor Thompson
ASHEVILLE, NC. (WLOS) — As we enter into a week with unusually hot temperatures in the mountains, there are steps to take to keep yourself and children safe. Doctor Heather Edgley works in the Pediatric ER at Mission Hospital. She said with the heat temperature and the humidity both being high, everyone is at a much bigger risk of heat related injury, especially children. Edgley said that’s because kids are not always able to express thirst or protect themselves from the heat.
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1 week ago |
wlos.com | Taylor Thompson
HENDERSONVILLE, N.C. (WLOS) — In this week’s WNC Heroes, we spoke to two Salvation Army Corp Officers about their work and legacy in helping their community post Helene. Captains Phillip and Sherrie Stokes oversee Henderson, Polk and Transylvania counties. They began their journey with the Salvation Army 13 years ago and have been stationed all around the Carolinas.
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1 week ago |
wlos.com | Taylor Thompson
ASHEVILLE, NC. (WLOS) — The Asheville Police Department (APD) is holding its second Junior Police Academy this week, June 16-20. The academy is open to kids ages 14 to 18 who are currently in high school and have an interest in law enforcement. This year’s academy has 27 students. Captain Jonathan Brown said that they use this week to introduce students to the agency and to the men and women who work inside the building. “We expose them to some of the inner workings of APD,” Brown said.
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1 week ago |
wpde.com | Taylor Thompson
ASHEVILLE, N.C. (WLOS) — One political analyst in the mountains said the nationwide 'No Kings' protest this past weekend was one of the largest in American history. All across the United States, many participated in a series of protests to rally against President Trump and his administration's policies. Some outlets estimate that millions of attendees took part in the nationwide protest.
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HAPPENING NOW: Many people are gathered outside of the federal building in Downtown Asheville calling on the Trump administration to uphold the constitution. This is ahead of the Presidents’ first address to congress this evening since his return to the White House. @WLOS_13 https://t.co/Qry34EuvPg
It’s a big day for Swannanoa! The Whitson Avenue bridge that connects the north and south sides of the community is officially back open for the first time since Helene hit almost 5 months ago— a big crowd here supporting the progress made! @WLOS_13 https://t.co/UVAA1DZ72f
Water is back in Burnsville! Businesses have been closed all morning due to the water system being shut off— but the town has posted on their Facebook page that the large water line break has been repaired. Water has been restored under a boil water advisory. @WLOS_13 https://t.co/wEqcrPrWRd