Crime & Safety
6 months ago
What to know about fireworks injuries

Following are some of the most prevalent injuries related to fireworks

Local
6 months ago
Gun-toting juvenile arrested at Southside Center pool, now closed

More information about one of the incidents which led to the closure of the Dr. Wesley Grant Sr. Southside Community Center pool today has been released.

Crime & Safety
6 months ago
Attempted rapist, drug trafficker sentenced in separate cases

The Buncombe County District Attorney’s Office announced two major convictions this week in unrelated drug trafficking and child sex abuse cases.

Crime & Safety
7 months ago
Gaston County woman pleads guilty in child death case

Chantarica Nasha Matthews, 32 of Gastonia, pleaded guilty to second-degree murder and multiple felony charges in connection with the death of a child

Crime & Safety
7 months ago
Cherokee County detention officer killed in inmate’s escape attempt

A Cherokee County detention officer was shot and killed Monday when a federal inmate overpowered him during a medical transport

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Crime & Safety
7 months ago
APD investigating gun discharges in West Asheville, Shiloh incidents

The Asheville Police Department is investigating two separate gun discharges that occurred over the weekend. No injuries were reported in either incident, though both resulted in property damage.

Crime & Safety
7 months ago
Swain County sheriff accused of assault, sexual battery, corruption

Swain County Sheriff Curtis Cochran was suspended Friday after being arrested on multiple criminal charges

Crime scene police tape
Crime & Safety
7 months ago
Shots fired into home with child inside; 20 casings found

This is the second gunfire incident in this neighborhood this month, Asheville police said

Crime & Safety
7 months ago
Two injured in shooting at Asheville apartment complex

Asheville police are investigating a shooting that left two people injured early Saturday morning at an apartment complex on Atkinson Street.

Crime & Safety
7 months ago
Gov. Stein vetoes conceal carry, immigration bills

Gov. Josh Stein vetoed a bill that would have allowed most adults 18 and older to carry concealed weapons without a permit or training

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