Crime & Safety
1 year ago
Some wary of letting A.I. take non-emergency sheriff, police calls

Not everyone is sold on a plan to let machine learning technology field non-emergency sheriff, police and fire calls.

Local
1 year ago
WEEKEND WEATHER: Chance of ‘hazardous weather’ Friday

The National Weather Service has issued a Hazardous Weather Outlook on Friday for western North Carolina and other areas.

Bear warning sign
Local
1 year ago
Outrage grows over bear cub pulled out of a tree for photo op

“It’s not often we see such blatant disrespect for wildlife,” said a wildlife official who was called to the scene Tuesday.

Local
1 year ago
Fisher’s rare three-homer night helps Tourists win slug-fest

The first baseman’s third blast of the night was decisive in a 15-12 win over the Rome Emperors.

Arts & Culture
1 year ago
Construction takes a break for hopeful BeLoved Asheville benefit

For one night next week, the power tools can take a rest and the […]

Crime & Safety
1 year ago
Former Congressman Cawthorn under new scrutiny over crash

Cawthorn is back in the spotlight over social media postings linking him to a crash involving a Florida Highway Patrol vehicle on Monday.

Crossed wires
Local
2 years ago
Machines soon will answer non-emergency sheriff, police calls

The move is expected to raise eyebrows among traditionalists, as non-emergency callers will make first contact with machines.

Crime & Safety
2 years ago
Asheville Police ask public to help locate an arson suspect

Asheville police are asking the public to help locate a man who has been charged with arson in connection with a March 31 fire.

Education
2 years ago
Near misses around school buses inspire safety survey event

School bus drivers will be documenting drivers who ignore warning lights and stop arms in an annual survey Wednesday.

Business
2 years ago
Debate over local preference in contracting delays project

The “Boosting the Block” project is delayed by a debate about whether an out-of-town facilitator should be hired.