Local
4 months ago
Strong storms possible today as cold front moves through Carolinas

A cold front brings a chance for a few strong to severe thunderstorms today and tonight

Local
4 months ago
Federal storm relief could help WNC towns fix failing water systems

North Carolina officials say federal funds tied to Tropical Storm Helene recovery could help communities with long-standing water infrastructure issues.

Crime & Safety
4 months ago
Cherokee County detention officer killed in inmate’s escape attempt

A Cherokee County detention officer was shot and killed Monday when a federal inmate overpowered him during a medical transport

Local
4 months ago
Asheville resumes full ART bus service as staffing improves

Asheville Rides Transit (ART) will begin ramping back up to full service starting Tuesday

Crime scene police tape
Crime & Safety
4 months ago
APD investigating gun discharges in West Asheville, Shiloh incidents

The Asheville Police Department is investigating two separate gun discharges that occurred over the weekend. No injuries were reported in either incident, though both resulted in property damage.

Local
4 months ago
Buncombe County dispatcher remembered for kindness, service

Emergency services agencies across North Carolina are mourning the sudden loss of a Buncombe County 911 dispatcher

Photo
4 months ago
PHOTO GALLERY: An early summer evening in Cherokee, N.C.

Check out our photos of Cherokee sights and sites, including the Oconaluftee River, “Unto These Hills” and Harrah’s Cherokee Casino Resort, in our gallery of images, snapped Saturday, June 28.

Local
4 months ago
N.C. Forest Service tree seedling sales begin July 1

The N.C. Forest Service will offer a wide variety of native and genetically improved tree species in its annual tree seedling sale

Gov. Josh Stein
Local
4 months ago
Stein signs $575M recovery bill, urges visitors to ‘rediscover’ WNC

Gov. Josh Stein on Friday signed a $575 million disaster relief package aimed at accelerating recovery from Tropical Storm Helene and reviving tourism in Western North Carolina

Asheville city officials have made safety improvements along the French Broad River West Greenway after recent incidents where drivers mistakenly entered the path thinking it was a road.
Local
4 months ago
Not a shortcut: Drivers mistake Asheville greenway for road

Recently, a couple of drivers mistook the French Broad River West Greenway for a roadway

1 91 92 93 94 95 311