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.

Once slated for demolition, Cappadocia Church might get new life with three housing units in Asheville's East End neighborhood.
Housing
1 year ago
Asheville City Council OKs converting church into housing

The long vacant Cappadocia F.B.H. Church will be converted into three housing units in the East End/Valley Street neighborhood.

Local
1 year ago
Asheville council approves ‘Boosting the Block’ contract

Final approval of the contractor had been delayed two months over concerns that Asheville-based firms were overlooked.

Crime & Safety
1 year ago
Door glass shattered in three Asheville business break-ins

Based on surveillance footage, police described a suspect as a tall male wearing a hooded sweatshirt, mask and white gloves.

Crime & Safety
1 year ago
Bullets enter child’s bedroom in latest shooting into home

For the third time in less than a week, gunshots were fired into an occupied home in Asheville early Sunday morning, police said. The Asheville Police Department was asking for the public’s help with information that might lead to the identification of a gunman.

Local
1 year ago
Asheville might seek an up to $80 million GO Bond

Compared to a $75 million staff proposal, City Council votes to request more for parks and public safety, less for affordable housing

Local
1 year ago
Switch in grass to close parts of Pack Square Park lawn

Just as summer is getting underway, access to one of the highest trafficked green spaces in Asheville will be limited by a major lawn renovation project.

Local
1 year ago
Asheville council faces choices on $75 million bond issue

Advocates of the Malvern Hills Pool are hoping to get $3 million of bond funds to rebuild and reopen the 90-year-old facility.

Crime & Safety
1 year ago
Police investigate new case of shots into homes in South Asheville

For the second time in a week, Asheville Police are investigating gunfire that struck occupied homes in South Asheville. No injuries reported. Police have collected a large amount of evidence and it’s too early to determine whether the cases are related, a spokesman said.

Driver Christopher Bell, right, greets fans prior to a NASCAR Cup Series auto race at Charlotte Motor Speedway, Sunday, May 26, 2024, in Concord, N.C. (AP Photo/Matt Kelley)
Sports
1 year ago
Bell wins rain-shortened Coca-Cola 600 at Charlotte

CONCORD, N.C. (AP) — Christopher Bell finally has a big win to put on […]

Local
1 year ago
WEATHER UPDATE: More isolated thunderstorms possible

The Memorial Day weather forecast for the Asheville area included morning rain and a smaller chance of another round of afternoon thunderstorms.