Local News

Asheville --  Press Release City of Asheville: The City of Asheville is excited to announce the launch of the Temporary Activation Program, or TAP. This program will streamline the authorization of quick-action, community-led recovery initiatives on public properties impacted by Tropical Storm Helene. 

Buncombe Couty --  On May 13, the Buncombe County Sheriff's Office started an investigation into a credit card theft in the Arden region.  The BCSO Crime Scene Unit assisted in identifying Darius Holloway as a potential suspect.  

WNC -- Residents across Western North Carolina are urged to prepare for a significant round of severe thunderstorms expected to sweep through the region from late Tuesday evening into early Wednesday morning.

Haywood County --  Press Release Haywood County Government: At the May 19th, 2025 meeting of the Haywood County Board of Commissioners, a presentation was made recognizing a generous donation from the late Linda S. Robinson, a Haywood County native and former Meals on Wheels volunteer of over 30 years. 

Asheville --  Officers from the Asheville Police Department made two arrests this past weekend while enforcing crime prevention measures in a neighborhood in west Asheville.

Asheville -- Press Release City of Asheville Government: The City of Asheville offices will be closed in observance of Memorial Day, May 26, a federally designated holiday that honors military personnel who have died in the performance of their military duties while serving in the United States Armed Forces.  

Town of Lake Lure --  Press Release Lake Lure Storm Recovery and Town Updates for Sunday, 5/18/25.  This is what the workers are driving on—an overwhelming reminder of Hurricane Helene’s impact.

Mitchell County -- A detective with Mitchell County Sheriff's Office and Spruce Pine Police officers searched a home on Emerald Lane on May

Webster -- The Webster, North Carolina Post Office is scheduled to close, with services being temporarily relocated to the Sylva Post Office.