Local News

Buncombe County --  April 2, 2023: The Spivey Mountain fire that began on Saturday has been successfully
contained today. 

Raleigh -- In a closely watched vote on March 29, 2023, the North Carolina House of Representatives
voted to override Governor Roy Cooper's veto of a bill that eliminates the requirement for pistol purchase
permits in the state.

Buncombe County -- March 29, 2023 : After investigating a Cyber Alert from the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children  two men were arrested on Tuesday, March 28, 2023. 

Buncombe County -- March 28, 2023: Buncombe County Government Community News Marc 2023:
As part of a widespread effort to reduce instances of missed court dates and offer more support

Asheville Police have announced the arrest of Calvin Tyler Dion, a resident of Mars Hill, 
in connection with a fatal hit-and-run incident that occurred on March 1, 2023.

Haywood County -- March 26, 2023: Both Haywood Community College and the Municipality of Canton
have websites set upspecifically to offer information and support to workers impacted by the closure of the Pactiv-Evergreen plant.

Asheville -- March 26, 2023: In a heartwarming and inspiring display of compassion,
the Asheville-based animal rescue,Brother Wolf, has taken in a group of dogs rescued from a South Korean dog meat farm.

Henderson County -- March 25, 2023: The Henderson County Sheriff's Office began an investigation
into a number of car break-ins on Monday, February 6th, 2023, in the Kanuga and Willow Road neighborhoods.

Raleigh -- March 25, 2023: North Carolina Governor Roy Cooper has vetoed a bill that would have eliminated the state's
pistol purchase permit system,