M.E. Sprengelmeyer

M.E. Sprengelmeyer is a graduate of the Medill School of Journalism at Northwestern University. He has more than 30 years' experience as a reporter, political writer, war correspondent, editor and newspaper publisher.

Crime & Safety
1 year ago
S.C. man charged with murder, robbery after fatal shooting on Tunnel Road

The fatal shooting Thursday in the 160 block of Tunnel Road was Asheville’s third homicide of 2024.

Obituaries
1 year ago
Eberhard ‘Eb’ George Preuninger, 1942-2024

Asheville – Eberhard “Eb” George Preuninger, 82, entered his eternal home in the presence […]

Bear warning sign
Local
1 year ago
Outrage grows over bear cub pulled out of a tree for photo op

“It’s not often we see such blatant disrespect for wildlife,” said a wildlife official who was called to the scene Tuesday.

Crime & Safety
1 year ago
Three face drug charges after police recover stolen vehicle

ASHEVILLE, N.C. (828newsNOW) — Three men face numerous charges after police allegedly found them […]

Crime & Safety
1 year ago
Asheville juvenile treated for minor gunshot wound in latest incident

A shooting at a South Asheville apartment complex Wednesday is the latest in a recent spate of gunfire-related incidents in the city.

Local
1 year ago
Fisher’s rare three-homer night helps Tourists win slug-fest

The first baseman’s third blast of the night was decisive in a 15-12 win over the Rome Emperors.

Arts & Culture
1 year ago
Construction takes a break for hopeful BeLoved Asheville benefit

For one night next week, the power tools can take a rest and the […]

Crime & Safety
1 year ago
Sheriff not ready to release details on officer-involved shooting

(828newsNOW) — Four days since a deadly officer-involved shooting in Henderson County, the sheriff’s […]

Crime & Safety
1 year ago
Former Congressman Cawthorn under new scrutiny over crash

Cawthorn is back in the spotlight over social media postings linking him to a crash involving a Florida Highway Patrol vehicle on Monday.

The sculpture "Reflections on Unity" by artist Henry Richardson is seen outside the Asheville Art Museum just prior to a solar eclipse on April 8, 2024.
Local
1 year ago
Weekend events mark Earth Day in our corner of the planet

Our little corner of the planet is gearing up for Earth Day on April 22, with a number of local events.

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