Local
2 years ago
Asheville council votes to advance downtown district plan

The 5-1 vote was create a district, set boundaries and an initial tax rate. Other contentious issues will be debated before a final vote June 11.

Crime & Safety
2 years ago
APD still digging out from ‘staffing crisis,’ down 63 positions

Even with an officer shortage, lower violent crime and property crime stats are “a testament to how far we’ve come,” APD’s new deputy chief says.

Local
2 years ago
‘VANCE’ disappears from fast-shrinking monument

Pending legal action, including a hearing set for Wednesday, was not slowing work to dismantle the Vance Monument on Tuesday.

Local
2 years ago
ELECTION RESULTS: Weatherman, Boliek top vote-getters in GOP runoff primaries

In runoffs to decide Republican nominees, Hal Weatherman held a commanding lead for lieutenant governor while Dave Boliek led for state auditor

Crime & Safety
2 years ago
Sean Aardema moves into role of deputy chief at APD

ASHEVILLE, N.C. (828newsNOW) — Sean Aardema has held many positions since joining the Asheville […]

Danny Mack Akins Jr., 53, on Monday, May 13, 2024, pleaded guilty to dozens of felony charges and was sentenced to at least 10 years in prison.
Crime & Safety
2 years ago
Man pleads guilty in “theft ring,” “chop shop,” assault and more

A Candler man on Monday pleaded guilty to dozens of felony charges and has been sentenced to at least 10 years in prison.

Local
2 years ago
No ID yet on man found dead along Asheville’s McDowell Street

“There was no initial indication of foul play,” an Asheville police spokesman said. Police have not released the identity of the 41-year-old man found dead along McDowell Street.

Local
2 years ago
Asheville re-starts Vance Monument removal despite lawsuit

A contractor is scheduled to begin work removing the base of the Vance Monument on Tuesday, despite a new lawsuit.

Local
2 years ago
Facing budget “headwinds,” Asheville might add priority positions

City Manager Debra D. Campbell plans to submit a proposed $249.6 million budget at Tuesday’s City Council meeting.

Local
2 years ago
Hotly-debated Asheville downtown district faces first vote Tuesday

A hotly-debated plan to create a downtown Business Improvement District faces its first Asheville City Council vote on Tuesday.