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Taylor Thompson

WLOS News Reporter

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WLOS ABC 13, WTVC-TV NewsChannel9

Preston's Summary

Taylor Thompson is a Weekend Morning Anchor at WLOS. She has covered a diverse range of stories, with a notable focus on community recovery following natural disasters, particularly during Hurricane Helene in Western North Carolina. Taylor is also passionate about highlighting local heroes through her franchise 'WNC Heroes' and has been featured in various media outlets including The Lane Report and WFLA.

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Geo Focus

Asheville, United States (Local)

Coverage Attributes:

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Informative: 57 %
Interviews Q&as: 18 %
Data Driven: 16 %
Events: 7 %

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Most Recent Topics:

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Pitching Insights

Taylor's coverage primarily focuses on local news, with an emphasis on government announcements, evolving stories, breaking news and event coverage. The themes covered include crime, entertainment news and family & relationships.

For outreach to Taylor, consider providing insights or commentary related to local government announcements or developments in North Carolina communities. Additionally, if you have expertise in ongoing local events or breaking news in the Asheville area specifically related to politics, democracy issues or community events such as affordable housing initiatives and crime prevention efforts would be of interest to her.

Given the focus on crime-related topics within a specific geographic context (North Carolina), sources who can provide expert insights into these matters while considering their impact on families and communities would likely resonate well with Taylor.

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Articles

WLOS ABC 13

Growth and affordable housing drive Hendersonville mayoral race

Growth and affordable housing drive Hendersonville mayoral race

By: Taylor Thompson

Growth and affordable housing drive Hendersonville mayoral race Tue, October 20, 2026 at 5:31 PM OCT. 20, 2026 - Jerry Smith Jennifer Hensley, who are both running for mayor of Hendersonville, North Carolina. (Photos: WLOS Staff) DeeperDive is a GenAI Answer Engine built for trusted publishers. It delivers clear answers and real-time content based on what people are reading now — showcasing various stories from the ABC 13 News Network that highlight not just what happened, but why it matters. Ask ABC 13 News anything Explain a big story in simple terms. Help me understand the bigger picture of current events. What's happening right now? Hensley says growth can create opportunities “If you are not growing in some way, you're actually dying,” Hensley said. “We want this community to be a vibrant community with opportunity for our young people, affordable housing for our aging community.” Smith wants to preserve Hendersonville's hometown character “My number one campaign priority is to celebrate our hometown culture while managing compatible growth for families and seniors,” he said. Both candidates emphasize affordability and community “I'm active in the community, I'm dedicated to our hometown values, and I'm ready to serve as the mayor in 2026,” Smith said. “I'm out there, I'm working hard to earn your vote and your support, and I would love to be your next mayor," Hensley said. BE THE FIRST TO COMMENT

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