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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.

Arts & Culture
2 years ago
Community support pushes Sly Grog toward reopening

About 2 1/2 years since a devastating fire, the Sly Grog Lounge plans a grand reopening for May 17.

Business
2 years ago
Asheville Beer Week events include more than tasty brews

Asheville Beer Week runs May 16 to 26 with beer, food, music, demonstrations, panel discussions and more.

Crime & Safety
2 years ago
Police seek help investigating armed robbery on Amboy Road

Asheville police have asked for the public’s help investigating an armed robbery on Thursday night at a convenience store in the 200 block of Amboy Road.

Health & Wellness
2 years ago
AdventHealth celebrates judge’s decision on new 67-bed hospital

A North Carolina administrative judge has upheld the state’s decision to award AdventHealth the Certificate of Need to build a 67-bed hospital in Buncombe County.

Crime & Safety
2 years ago
Man arrested in assault at Aston Garden Apartments

Kaseem Carltrelle Simmons, 29, was arrested Thursday afternoon while leaving an apartment complex on Spruce Hill Court.