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
DWI arrests are surging in Fletcher; Police Chief credits ‘diligence’

The Town of Fletcher set a high mark for DWI arrests in 2023 and is on pace to shatter those figures again in 2024, Police Chief Daniel D. Terry told 828newsNOW on Monday.

Crime & Safety
1 year ago
Man sentenced after plea to drug, gun and alcohol charges

An Asheville man was sentenced Monday to almost three years in prison after pleading guilty to two counts of felony trafficking in cocaine, one count of misdemeanor carrying a concealed gun and one count of possession of an open container.

Business
1 year ago
Debate over local preference in contracting delays project

The “Boosting the Block” project is delayed by a debate about whether an out-of-town facilitator should be hired.

Hendersonville City Hall, wheelchair accessible entrance,
Local
1 year ago
Henderson asks for help identifying barriers to accessibility in city

Hendersonville is seeking public input on accessibility issues as it undertakes an Americans With Disabilities Act Transition Plan.

Crime & Safety
1 year ago
Man pleads guilty to setting fire at Asheville Outlets in 2023

A man has pleaded guilty to an arson-related charge in connection with a Jan. 11, 2023, fire at Asheville Outlets.

Education
1 year ago
‘Unavoidable’ layoffs hit UNC Asheville as chancellor expresses regret

Twelve active staff positions have been eliminated at UNC-Asheville, which is facing a $6 million budget deficit.

Business
1 year ago
Aviation veteran named new COO for Asheville Regional Airport

An airport operations director from Charlotte has been tapped to become the new Chief Operations Officer at Asheville Regional Airport.

Local
1 year ago
WEEKEND WEATHER: Wind advisory, then a gradual warm-up

The National Weather Service has issued a wind advisory through Saturday morning for Western North Carolina.

Crime & Safety
1 year ago
Man pleads guilty in 2021 Asheville break-in, stabbing case

A 26-year-old man has pleaded guilty to multiple charges including felony assault with a deadly weapon related to a 2021 incident when he was accused of kicking through the door of his former partner’s apartment and stabbing a man who was inside.

Hoax alert: it's not true what the window lettering says. There is not an actual roller rink planned for a vacant dollar store building on Haywood Road, real estate broker A. Ryan Israel says.
Business
1 year ago
Wishful thinking or a hoax, no roller rink is planned at vacant dollar store in West Asheville

Sorry, West Asheville. There’s no roller rink heading to that vacant dollar store building on Haywood Road.

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