Local News

Asheville --   Press Release City of Asheville: The City of Asheville today announced the temporary closure of the east side of Weaver Park to facilitate significant improvements as part of an ongoing community investment project to enhance the popular north Asheville park.

North Carolina --  In remembrance of Cherokee Sheriff Detention Officer Francisco Paul Flattes, who was slain Monday while performing his duties, Governor Josh Stein issued an order directing all U.S. and North Carolina flags at state institutions to be lowered to half-staff immediately until sunset today, July 1.  

Asheville --  The Asheville Police Department has concluded its investigation into a pedestrian collision that claimed the life of the pedestrian involved earlier this year. 

North Carolina --  Governor Stein recently took action on several significant bills, signing into law legislation focused on disaster recovery, improvements to the Department of Health and Human Services, and various labor amendments.

WNC -- This Friday, July 4th, Western North Carolina will be a hub of patriotic parades, live music, and dazzling fireworks.

McDowell County --  The McDowell County Sheriff's Office Community Impact Team accused Marion resident Wesley Burton, 37, and Old Fort resident Casey Robinson, 32, with numerous drug-related charges.

Asheville --  A motor vehicle accident that claimed a life in west Asheville on Thursday afternoon is being investigated by the Asheville Police Department.

When a heat wave hits, most of us can turn on the air conditioning. But for thousands of people in North Carolina's prisons and jails, that's not an option.

Macon County --  The Macon County Sheriff's Office has charged David Allen Wolfe with the following investigating anonymous information regarding potential continuous sexual abuse of a minor: