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.

Lifestyle
1 year ago
Age catches up to our pets, too. Help them age gracefully.

Our cats and dogs are living longer now than ever before, so their companions should learn about common health issues that affect older pets.

Charles T. Judy
Crime & Safety
1 year ago
Fugitive arrested after Black Mountain police chase, crash

The 51-year-old man was arrested Saturday after a police chase, wrong-way drive on I-240, a crash and an attempted carjacking, police said.

Local
1 year ago
SUNDAY WEATHER: Chance of more thunderstorms on tap

More afternoon thunderstorms were a possibility Sunday across the Asheville area and other parts of Western North Carolina.

Local
1 year ago
Condemned buildings in Barnardsville soon to be demolished

Two condemned buildings in Barnardsville soon could be razed if county commissioners OK a $83,851 budget amendment.

Crime & Safety
1 year ago
Four charged with conspiring to sell drugs near school

Four people are facing charges after a search warrant turned up drugs, firearms and a large amount of cash in a home across the street from a school.

Education
1 year ago
Haw Creek Elementary turns into a fine hang-out spot

School principal and vice principal agree to be duct taped to a wall to reward children whose Fun Run shattered fundraising records.

Education
1 year ago
Too young to vote? Draw an ‘I voted’ sticker — and win

Buncombe County has launched a new contest for children to help create new “I voted” stickers for the November election.

Buncombe County Commissioners next week will consider setting aside nearly $7.7 million of bond funds toward 347 acres of open space, with trails and scenic overlooks at Deaverview Mountain.
Outdoors
1 year ago
Open space projects could get a $10.7 million boost

The plan includes nearly $7.7 million toward 347 acres of protected land on Deaverview Mountain and $3 million for Ferry Road open space.

Local
1 year ago
State awards $1.15 billion contract for part of I-26 Asheville Connector

The contract award for the north section is seen as a major milestone in the decades-long planning process

Local
1 year ago
Budget reality makes property tax hike likely next year, mayor warns

Dipping into savings spared the city this year, but an increase next year appears inevitable, Mayor Esther Manheimer cautions

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