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.

Local
1 year ago
Vandal strikes car of downtown ‘BID’ plan backer

Vandals struck just days before the City Council could decide whether to create a downtown Business Improvement District, or “BID.”

Housing
1 year ago
Progress in negotiations delays action on New Haw Creek project

Participants are reporting progress in negotiations between a developer and a group of concerned neighbors, and now the Asheville City Council is expected to postpone action on a controversial subdivision proposed for the New Haw Creek area.

Local
1 year ago
Group asks commissioners to save charter school nurses

Speakers ask Buncombe County Commissioners to restore funding for nurses at four charter schools before they finalize a budget June 18,

Local
1 year ago
WEATHER ALERT: Strong thunderstorms in area

The National Weather Service has issued a “Special Weather Statement” warning about a strong thunderstorm expected to impact northern Henderson County, east-central Haywood County and southwestern Buncombe County early Tuesday afternoon.

Local
1 year ago
Tax hikes, budget on Buncombe County agenda tonight

Commissioners are considering a fiscal year 2025 budget that would increase property taxes by 5 percent.

Health & Wellness
1 year ago
HEALTH ALERT: Whooping cough cases rising in Buncombe County

Public health officials on Monday reported a seventh case of pertussis, or “whooping cough,” in Buncombe County since late April, and they are urging the public to be alert to help contain the spread.

Mission Hospital
Local
1 year ago
Mission Hospital facing deadline on fixing deficiencies

A federal agency has given Mission Hospital until June 5 to correct deficiencies or have its Medicare provider agreement terminated.

Politics
1 year ago
Donald Trump found guilty in hush money trial

The jury in Donald Trump’s hush money trial has reached a verdict, signaling a highly anticipated culmination of the first criminal case against a former American president.

Health & Wellness
1 year ago
Report calls for countywide effort on youth suicide, mental health

A report being presented next week is based on a review of child fatalities in 2022 and sounds an alarm about a “youth mental health & suicide crisis.”

Crime & Safety
1 year ago
Man faces 9 years in prison for gunshots into Woodfin homes

The suspect was short of his 18th birthday at the time of the incidents but was indicted as an adult and sentenced to 111 to 158 months in prison.