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.

An introduction to Walt Whitman's "Leaves of Grass" lies next to the poet's engraving in the rare first copy of the book at The College of New Jersey library in Ewing, N.J., Wednesday, Nov. 19, 1997. Professor Michael Robertson came across the 130-year-old inscription by Whitman, written in pen and pencil on several small pieces of paper, during a recent examination of the book which was in the library's vault. (AP Photo/Daniel Hulshizer)
Crime & Safety
2 years ago
Brevard College employee charged after lost Whitman book hit eBay

Police recovered a $100,000 1st edition of Walt Whitman’s “Leaves of Grass” and arrested a man who said he had it “stored” at home.

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Local
2 years ago
Dogs, cats, hedgehogs… Warren Wilson dorms to welcome pets

Small dogs? Sure. Cats? Of course. Hedgehogs? Iguanas? Snakes? Chinchillas? Yes. Those and other […]

Frances Carolyn Rice Langford
Obituaries
2 years ago
Frances Carolyn Rice Langford, 1950-2024

Weaverville – Frances Carolyn Rice Langford, 74, went home to be with The Lord […]

Gerald Walter Jones
Obituaries
2 years ago
Gerald Walter Jones, 1948-2024

Asheville – Gerald Walter Jones, 76, passed away on Sunday, April 7, 2024, at […]

Health & Wellness
2 years ago
Avian flu now in North Carolina dairy herd: agencies try to ease fears

(828newsNOW) — Agriculture and public health officials were moving to alert and reassure the […]

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Local
2 years ago
Law officers team up to help a young cancer patient get a playground

Two law enforcement agencies are teaming up to help buy playground equipment for a 2-year-old child battling cancer.

A sign along Tunnel Road in April 2024 alluded to concerns over a proposed 95-unit subdivision in the New Haw Creek area.
Housing
2 years ago
Sides getting ready for a showdown over Asheville growth

Contentious development issues will take center stage April 23, when the Asheville City Council considers a 95-unit housing project and other zoning issues.

North Carolina's Department of Health and Human Services is giving $1.4 million to expand the hours of an RHA behavioral health urgent care center in Buncombe County, the department announced Tuesday.
Health & Wellness
2 years ago
Behavioral health urgent care gets $1.4 million boost in Buncombe County

It’s in reaction to data showing a disproportionate number of people in mental health crisis being treated in hospital emergency departments.

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Crime & Safety
2 years ago
Student charged in fatal weekend crash at I-40 off-ramp

An 18-year-old driver is facing a charge of reckless driving and two counts of misdemeanor death by motor vehicle in connection with a crash Saturday night at an off-ramp to Interstate 40 in Asheville.

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Crime & Safety
2 years ago
UPDATE: Asheville police investigate a spate of drive-by shootings

Police are asking for the public’s help to investigate a spate of drive-by shootings that have damaged property.

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