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Local
3 months ago
Man found shot to death in Asheville early Saturday

Police say 27-year-old victim is city’s first homicide of 2026

Sherley Jean-Francois, 28, was reported missing Feb. 18. She was last contacted by relatives Feb. 3, according to the Asheville Police Department.
Crime & Safety
3 months ago
MISSING: Asheville police search for woman last seen in February

Authorities say 28-year-old Sherley Jean-Francois is known to frequent downtown and Tunnel Road areas

The Fairview Volunteer Fire Department has added a new vehicle to support its search-and-rescue K9 operations, thanks to donations from a local support group and a nonprofit organization.
Crime & Safety
3 months ago
Fairview VFD adds SUV to support search-and-rescue K9 operations

Donated vehicle and specialized equipment will help safely transport Scout to emergency incidents

Crime & Safety
3 months ago
Body found during search for missing man in Buncombe County

Deputies discovered the deceased person near Elk Mountain Scenic Highway; identification pending

Crime & Safety
3 months ago
Alleged 19-year-old fraud mastermind slammed with 25 more charges

Masieuh Dewayne Morgan, 19, has been arrested on 25 charges of fraud, including conspiracy and assault on a female, following 25 other counts earlier this year.

Nicholas Dean Jones
Crime & Safety
3 months ago
Man charged after truck hits multiple vehicles in downtown Asheville

Authorities say pickup truck struck cars and street lights before becoming disabled

Courtney Booth, Katie Kurdys and Martin Moore
Crime & Safety
3 months ago
Buncombe County DA race takes shape ahead of March primary

Three Democrats outline approaches to crime prevention, prosecution and reform as longtime district attorney retires

Crime & Safety
3 months ago
APD officer resigns following child abuse, DWI, public urination charges

The Asheville Police Department has announced that Officer Beauregard “Beau” Terence Baley has resigned from the force following his arrest and an internal investigation earlier this month.

Quick action by an employee and firefighters helped prevent major damage after a fire broke out late Wednesday at the Hickory Nut Gap Farm Store in Fairview, according to the Fairview Volunteer Fire Department
Crime & Safety
3 months ago
Employee spots fire, helping crews save Hickory Nut Gap Farm Store

Fairview firefighters contain blaze before it spreads inside building

Henderson County Special Needs Decal
Crime & Safety
3 months ago
Henderson, McDowell introduce special needs occupant decals

New sticker programs help first responders identify residents with special needs

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