Obituaries
2 years ago
Ronnie Marc Fender, 1974-2024

Asheville – Ronnie Marc Fender, 49, went home to be with the Lord on […]

Local
2 years ago
Buncombe County trims size of tax increase in final budget

Commissioners reduced a property tax increase from 5.12 percent to 3.93 percent and gave final approval to a $440,635,235 general fund budget.

Local
2 years ago
County reallocates last Covid-19 relief funds

Three years since a nearly $50.7 million infusion of coronavirus recovery funds, county commissioners reallocated the last $1,935,286. Part of the funds, $514,085, is being shifted to help extend four positions in the Community Paramedic Collaborative by 18 months.

Crime & Safety
2 years ago
Woman accused of Tunnel Road break-ins

A woman was arrested early Tuesday while attempting to break into an east Asheville business, police say

Crime & Safety
2 years ago
Suspect accused of stabbing man in back with hypodermic needle

The victim said the man stabbed him in the back with a hypodermic needle after he refused to give him money.

Education
2 years ago
New principals named at two Buncombe County schools

Buncombe County Schools Superintendent Dr. Rob Jackson has announced two new principals for the 2024-25 academic year.

Obituaries
2 years ago
Ronnie Ruff, 1952-2024

Ronnie Ruff, 72 years old passed away June 8, 2024. He was strong, courageous, […]

On The Town
2 years ago
Juneteenth celebrations scheduled throughout Asheville

Events include a block party, free lunch and learning sessions, a Juneteenth gala and Juneteenth-themed music events downtown.

Mercedes Margreit Morgan
Crime & Safety
2 years ago
Arrest made in stabbings of two women on Atkinson Street

A woman accused of stabbing two women during a fight on Atkinson Street was arrested earlier this month

On The Town
2 years ago
Juneteenth series offers lessons on history and Civil Rights legacies

Lessons on the legacy of three slain Civil Rights workers helped kick off a “Lunch & Learn” series as part Juneteenth commemorations in Asheville.