Crime & Safety
1 year ago
Man pleads guilty to assaulting Buncombe County jail officer

Darrell Edward King II will spend at least two years in prison for an assault on a detention employee.

Local
1 year ago
Vance Monument reduced to a pile of bricks

Once the legal drama is over, memories and photos will likely be all that are left of the Vance Monumnent.

Crime & Safety
1 year ago
Felon arrested on gun, parole violation charges

A man convicted in a shooting about three years ago was arrested on other charges Thursday.

Education
1 year ago
Haw Creek Elementary turns into a fine hang-out spot

School principal and vice principal agree to be duct taped to a wall to reward children whose Fun Run shattered fundraising records.

Education
1 year ago
Too young to vote? Draw an ‘I voted’ sticker — and win

Buncombe County has launched a new contest for children to help create new “I voted” stickers for the November election.

Business
1 year ago
Idled Canton paper mill has a prospective buyer

Spirtas Worldwide has signed a letter of intent to purchase the Pactiv Evergreen property in Canton.

Crime & Safety
1 year ago
Man charged with crimes 114 times is back in custody in Asheville

A man who has been charged with crimes at least 114 times, including twice this year, is back in custody.

Buncombe County Commissioners next week will consider setting aside nearly $7.7 million of bond funds toward 347 acres of open space, with trails and scenic overlooks at Deaverview Mountain.
Outdoors
1 year ago
Open space projects could get a $10.7 million boost

The plan includes nearly $7.7 million toward 347 acres of protected land on Deaverview Mountain and $3 million for Ferry Road open space.

Local
1 year ago
Memorial for fallen officers planned Thursday in Hendersonville

A memorial for fallen law enforcement officers is planned for 6 p.m. Thursday in front of the Henderson County Courthouse .

Local
1 year ago
Neighbors press city to rebuild Malvern Hills Pool

Malvern Hills community residents have rallied to get city officials to set aside $3 million to bring back a cherished summer splash site.