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.

MAHEC
Health & Wellness
1 year ago
MAHEC marks its half century in health care for WNC

The Mountain Area Health Education Center is commemorating its 50-year evolution into a critical player in community health for the region.

Hendersonville City Hall
Housing
1 year ago
Affordable housing for seniors approved in Hendersonville

The Hendersonville City Council on Thursday approved a 60-unit apartment building for low-income seniors at Greenville Highway at Chadwick Avenue.

Buncombe County Judicial Complex
Crime & Safety
1 year ago
Sex offender faces jail time over unreported Snapchat account

A Buncombe County jury has convicted a registered sex offender of using an unreported Snapchat account to send illicit photographs, and he now faces a sentence of at least seven years in prison.

Local
1 year ago
WEEKEND WEATHER: Springtime frost and a gradual warm-up

Western North Carolina woke up to some frosty conditions on Friday morning, after overnight low temperatures were barely above the freezing mark.

Even with a chance of partly-cloudy skies over Western North Carolina, science fans are hoping to get a view of Monday's partial eclipse that's even close to this Associated Press file photo from Aug. 21, 2017, over Cerulean, Kent. Protective eyewear is a must, experts say.
Local
1 year ago
Forecast ‘partly cloudy,’ but hopes high for Monday’s solar eclipse

Will clouds cooperate with the “celestial ballet”? That’s the question floating over WNC before a partial solar eclipse Monday afternoon.

ambulance
Local
1 year ago
UPDATE: Candler man faces new charge after second death in fatal crash

An additional charge of misdemeanor death by motor vehicle was filed after a second person died following the March 21 crash on Smokey Park Highway, Asheville Police announced Thursday morning.

A flight departs in February 2024 from Asheville Regional Airport, where passenger use figures have been soaring and a massive expansion plan is underway.
Business
1 year ago
TSA PreCheck to visit the fast-growing Asheville Regional Airport

While a massive renovation project progresses, the TSA PreCheck mobile truck will visit Asheville Regional Airport to enroll travelers in an expedited screening program.

Asheville Tourist John Garcia chats with young fans outside the dugout prior to an exhibition game April 3, 2024, marking the 100th anniversary of McCormick Field.
Local
1 year ago
A cold night can’t chill McCormick Field’s 100th anniversary party

Chilly breezes weren’t enough to keep 4,000 avid baseball fans from celebrating the 100th Anniversary of McCormick Field on Wednesday night, as the Asheville Tourists tied the visiting Fayetteville Woodpeckers, 7-7, in a tune-up for Friday’s official opening night.

Mission Hospital
Health & Wellness
1 year ago
County joins suit, accuses Mission of ‘parking’ patients with EMS

Buncombe County has filed a motion seeking to intervene in the North Carolina Attorney General’s lawsuit against HCA Healthcare’s Mission Hospital, saying county taxpayers lost more than $3 million from emergency room delays that amounted to “parking” patients in the care of Emergency Medical Services (EMS) personnel.

Crime & Safety
1 year ago
Suspect found hiding in an Asheville church’s crawl space

A suspected burglar was found hiding in a church’s crawl space and now faces a charge of felony breaking and entering along with 30 other charges from prior alleged incidents, Asheville Police reported Wednesday.

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