Mission Health has submitted a certificate of need application to the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services for the development of 10 new neonatal beds at Mission Hospital in Asheville.
Joseph Dale Vetter, 44, was charged with two counts of felony possession of a firearm by a felon after an incident near the Catawba River.
Labor Day weekend events across Western North Carolina include the Canton Labor Day Festival, NC Apple Festival, Earl Scruggs Music Festival, arts events, live music and outdoor activities.
Howard Neufeld, a former biology professor at Appalachian State University, runs a fall color blog called Fall Color Guy, keeping Western North Carolina up to date with the latest in autumn leaves.
Fletcher Hospital Inc. and the Henderson County Hospital Corporation have filed certificate of need applications with the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services to expand medical faculties at two Mills River care sites.
The North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission is still looking for a female bear that injured an Asheville resident during a home break-in last month. The bear has since attempted several more forcible home entries.
Amy Beth Owenby, 42, died on Monday, Aug. 31, 2026, after she displayed signs of medical distress following her booking into the Buncombe County Detention Facility. Her death marked the second BCDF detainee death in August and the third overall in 2026.
APD says camera pole was cut Sunday near West Chapel Road and London Road
