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.

Morning skies over Asheville, N.C., on May 23, 2023.
Local
1 year ago
WEATHER UPDATE: Severe thunderstorm watch in effect Sunday p.m.

Buncombe County and much of Western North Carolina remain under a severe thunderstorm watch through 9 p.m. on Sunday, May 26, 2024, the National Weather Service reported. At 4:16 p.m., radar was tracking a severe storm across southeastern Madison and northwestern Buncombe counties.

Local
1 year ago
Wild turkeys put on strut shows to impress hens — and us

Male tom turkeys use their elaborate displays to impress females and scare off romantic rivals.

Local
1 year ago
Friendly dragons, fearless entrepreneurs at GRINDfest, continuing through Sunday

Part carnival, street dance, symposium and summer feast, GRINDfest also is a showcase for Black entrepreneurs, artists and vendors.

Local
1 year ago
Asheville tries again to make pick for stalled ‘Boosting the Block’ work

The Council took no action in March over questions about whether local firms were overlooked for a $180,000 contract.

Crime & Safety
1 year ago
Arson charges filed in Monday fire in Asheville

Three people were treated for smoke inhalation following the fire on Spear Avenue in Asheville.

Local
1 year ago
I-26 project claims Salvage Station land by eminent domain

Asheville’s Salavage station music venue might fall victim to eminent domain and have to make way for the Interstate 26 Connector project.

Education
1 year ago
Charter schools fear loss of funding for school nurses

Loss of county funds affects school nurses at four charter schools, where teachers might have to take on extra responsibilities.

Morning skies over Asheville, N.C., on May 23, 2023.
Local
1 year ago
WEATHER: Scattered thunderstorms return Thursday

Scattered thunderstorms are expected to return to Western North Carolina on Thursday afternoon, the National Weather Service reported.

Obituaries
1 year ago
Willie Don Clark, 1952-2024

Willie Clark passed away on May 8, 2024, in Asheville, N.C. Asheville Mortuary Services […]

Obituaries
1 year ago
Kathy Tecklenburg Dixon, 1955-2024

Kathy Tecklenburg Dixon, 68, of Asheville, N.C., passed away on May 10, 2024. She […]