Crime scene police tape
Crime & Safety
4 months ago
No charges for Rankin Ave. shooting, APD says in detailed statement

APD cited G.S. 14-51.3, North Carolina law which states that a threatened person is legally exonerated from utilizing deadly force to protect themselves in cases of mortal self-defense.

Crime & Safety
4 months ago
Scam alert: Police say NC won’t text about traffic fines

Police said North Carolina does not notify drivers of traffic violations or fines via text or email.

Bank jugging is when criminals follow bank customers from ATMs and either rob the victim directly or break into their vehicle to steal the money.
Crime & Safety
4 months ago
Black Mountain police warn about ‘bank jugging’ trend

Bank jugging is when criminals follow bank customers from ATMs and either rob the victim directly or break into their vehicle to steal the money.

Local
4 months ago
NCDOT to use rock from Pisgah National Forest to rebuild I-40

The plan includes a nearly 33-acre site for extracting stone and an adjacent 11.5-acre area for storing overburden material

Local
4 months ago
Tourists open home series against Dash with win

The Asheville Tourists opened a six-game home series against the Winston-Salem Dash with a 6-2 win Tuesday at McCormick Field.

Local
4 months ago
Asheville City women notch comeback at Southern Soccer Academy

The Asheville City women’s team erased a second-half deficit with three goals in 10 minutes to take down Southern Soccer Academy

Buncombe County Administration Office
Local
4 months ago
Buncombe County commissioners OK $433M budget

The $433.1 million budget prioritizes education, Hurricane Helene recovery and key community programs amid an $11.4 million drop in revenue.

Business
4 months ago
Value shop Five Below plans grand opening bash for Blue Ridge Mall

The teen-oriented value shop Five Below is celebrating the grand opening of its new Hendersonville, N.C. location with a freebie-filled party.

Local
4 months ago
Stein appoints 2 WNC leaders to Helene recovery team

Two Western North Carolina leaders have been appointed to roles in the state’s long-term recovery efforts following Hurricane Helene.

Crime & Safety
4 months ago
More than 30 caught in drug network takedown

On May 28, law enforcement executed 10 search warrants across Henderson, Buncombe and Greenville counties

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