Officials say detainee accessed firearm inside police vehicle before firing one round

Buncombe County Sheriff’s Office says suspect died of self-inflicted gunshot wound during standoff

Event featuring doghouses built by students is part of WNC Build and Remodel Expo at the WNC Agricultural Center’s Davis Event Center.

Bill Hart, who has served as Interim Water Resources Director since David Melton left the post in August 2025, has been officially named Water Resources Director for Asheville’s Water Resources Department.

For those feeling a spring in their step as spring approaches, consider registering for a footrace in Western North Carolina.

Right lane shut down at New Stock Road exit

Fog clears Monday before storms and a strong cold front bring cooler weather by Thursday

Pilgrimage from Western North Carolina to Washington, D.C., begins on spring equinox and ends on Earth Day