Crime & Safety
9 months ago
1999 cold case heats up: SVU charges Young Jr. with statutory rape

Darnell Rex Young Jr., 75, was charged by Special Victims Unit detectives with the statutory rape of a child in a 26-year-old cold case.

On The Town
9 months ago
Reminder: Asheville city offices will be closed Friday, April 18

Asheville city services will be running on a holiday schedule this Friday, April 18 in observance of Good Friday. Learn more about which departments will be affected.

On The Town
9 months ago
Hendo Earth Fest plants seeds of eco-awareness with annual festival

Hendersonville will begin to celebrate Earth Day a little early this year with the third annual Hendo Earth Fest, Saturday, April 19.

Local
9 months ago
Are you Real ID ready? Here’s what you need to know

Don’t have your Real ID? There are other acceptable forms of identification travelers may use

Business
9 months ago
Food firm invests $6.45M, adds 88 jobs in Rutherford County

Wow Bao, a fast-growing Asian street food company, will open its first company-operated manufacturing facility in Forest City

Pets
9 months ago
Asheville Humane Thrift Store to throw first annual Springfest

The Asheville Humane Society Thrift Store is promising a “tail-wagging good time” at their inaugural Springfest event.

Crime & Safety
9 months ago
25-year-old gunman attempted robbery, fired gun at civilian vehicle

The Asheville Police Department arrested Marcus Jordan McMillan, 25, in connection with a discharged weapon and attempted robbery Saturday morning in west Asheville.

Crime & Safety
9 months ago
1 person injured in weekend shooting in East Asheville

The shooting happened n the 800 block of Fairview Road in East Asheville

Health & Wellness
9 months ago
‘Not warranted,’ FEMA stops paying 100% for Helene recovery

Congressman Chuck Edwards said he was focusing on other ways to help WNC residents recover

Local
9 months ago
Biltmore Forest gives out tree bundles as part of restoration program

Residents are encouraged to participate in this effort to help restore and protect the local tree canopy.