Crime & Safety
1 year ago
Nebo couple arrested on drug charges

Complaints to the sheriff’s office about drug activity led to the arrest of a Nebo couple.

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.

Local
1 year ago
State rules Asheville firefighter’s cancer death in line-of-duty

Commission’s ruling highlights cancer as the leading cause of death among firefighters and could benefit his surviving family.

Obituaries
1 year ago
Ovidio G. Montella, 1926-2024

Asheville – Ovidio G. Montella, 97, went to be with the Lord on Sunday, […]

Obituaries
1 year ago
Nancy Buckner Hunter, 1946-2024

Fletcher – Nancy Buckner Hunter, 77, went to be with the Lord on Saturday, […]

Obituaries
1 year ago
Marie Sheppard, 1926-2024

Alexander – Anna Marie Cook Sheppard, 97, went to be with the Lord on […]

Local
1 year ago
Fallen service members honored in Black Mountain

“Each headstone represents a story of bravery and sacrifice.” — Joanna Weber

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.