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Crime & Safety
1 month ago
Asheville man arrested for shooting into occupied vehicle

Michael Adarius Cornett, 37, was arrested after firing a gun into an occupied vehicle last Saturday. No one was injured during the incident, which took place around 6:21 a.m., Saturday, March 14 on Fairview Road.

N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission conducts about 200 to 300 prescribed burns annually across 20,000 to 30,000 acres of the state’s roughly 2 million acres of game lands.
Local
1 month ago
Officials: Smoke on NC game lands likely from planned burns

Controlled burns boost biodiversity, sustain fire-dependent species

On The Town
1 month ago
Grove Arcade in Bloom: Shopping center preps for ‘botanical bonanza’

The free event will transform the downtown building into a floral wonderland, complete with giant flowers, a plant market, partner giveaways and more.

Arts & Culture
1 month ago
Asheville Fringe Fest spotlight: ‘The Mothman Cometh’ finds light in the dark

The 24th Asheville Fringe Arts Festival commences this week, bringing dozens of artists from all kinds of disciplines to town for a celebration of the weird, wonderful and out-of-the-box.

Troy Daniel Pipkin pleaded guilty to incest and failing to register as a sex offender.
Crime & Safety
1 month ago
Asheville man pleads guilty to incest, sex offender registration violations

Pipkin sentenced to two consecutive prison terms of 21 to 38 months each in case involving disabled victim

Carl Dennis Buckner entered guilty pleas to attempted statutory sex offense and indecent liberties with a minor in Buncombe County Superior Court
Crime & Safety
1 month ago
Buncombe County man gets 12+ years for sex crimes involving minor

Victim granted lifelong protection order; man must register as sex offender for 30 years

Local
1 month ago
Winter conditions persist across Asheville area

Snow, gusty winds expected above 3,500 feet; hazardous roads possible

Black Mountain Public Safety firefighter fire station police
Crime & Safety
1 month ago
Black Mountain moves public safety staff after building deemed unsafe

Fire, police staff relocated as officials assess structural damage and next steps

The city of Asheville will begin a monthslong assessment of its stormwater system March 23.
Local
1 month ago
Asheville to begin stormwater system assessment

Project will help prioritize repairs and address flooding and erosion concerns

Education
1 month ago
Schools adjust schedules as cold follows day of severe storms

Asheville area school districts delay openings, shift to remote learning after day of tornadoes, wind and snow

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