Local
2 years ago
Waynesville set for first Pride parade in Haywood County

Some people thought it never would happen, but the first Haywood Pride on Main parade is set for Saturday in downtown Waynesville.

Crime & Safety
2 years ago
Investigation into shootings leads to arrest on gun, drug charges

Targeted enforcement related to a spate of recent shootings led to an arrest Tuesday of a man allegedly in possession of illegal guns and drugs.

Local
2 years ago
Black Mountain OKs alcohol at special events

Black Mountain’s Town Council has passed an ordinance allowing event organizers to apply for special permits to serve alcohol in defined boundaries.

A rider takes a spill at a rodeo in Anton Chico, N.M., in 2014. (Photo by M.E. Sprengelmeyer/The Guadalupe County Communicator)
On The Town
2 years ago
Marshall back in the saddle for 59th rodeo and fireworks show

The longest running rodeo and fireworks show in North Carolina returns to Marshall for its annual Fourth of July celebration.

Crime & Safety
2 years ago
Man accused of taking motorcycle from side of interstate

MARION, N.C. (828newsNOW) — An Asheville man has been charged with stealing a motorcycle […]

Crime & Safety
2 years ago
Shooting on Haywood Road is Asheville’s 20th of year

A person was shot Monday afternoon on Haywood Road and then was able to drive themselves to Mission Hospital, police said.

Obituaries
2 years ago
Dominic Wade Hicks

Dominic Wade Hicks passed June 22, 2024, in McDowell, Kent. He was age 59. […]

Housing
2 years ago
Council OKs development in hills along Smokey Park Hwy.

The City Council unanimously approved an Acton Hill proposal for 349 residential units, plus commercial space, in hills along Smokey Park Highway.

Asheville Police Chief Mike Lamb
Crime & Safety
2 years ago
Asheville police chief proposes panhandling limits in new areas

Police Chief Mike Lamb proposed adding Patton Ave., Haywood Road, S. Tunnel Road to “high traffic zones” where verbal panhandling is prohibited.

Health & Wellness
2 years ago
Beat the Heat: Tips for staying safe in the summertime

Temperatures are expected to peak in the low 90’s on Wednesday. Make sure you’re staying safe in the heat.