Local News

Haywood County --  Press Release Haywood County Government:  Haywood County Health and Human Services Agency along with Haywood County Animal Services would like to remind residents and visitors to be aware of the possibility of rabies and distemper in area wildlife.

Mitchell County Sheriff's Office received information on May 2, 2025, regarding potential wanted persons at a home on Emerald Lane in Spruce Pine.  

Henderson County -- After a joint investigation by the Sheriff's Office Property Crimes Unit and Fugitive Apprehension Unit, a South Carolina man wanted on several felony offenses was taken into custody in Henderson County.

North Carolina --  According to U.S. News & World Report, North Carolina has the #7 Best Economy and #5 Best Growth in the nation. The Best States rankings assess each of the 50 states in a number of areas, such as infrastructure, opportunity, fiscal stability, crime and corrections, health care, education, and the environment. 

Woodfin --   Woodfin police released additional details regarding the investigation into the body that was discovered in the French Broad River over the weekend.

Raleigh --  The legal dispute surrounding a North Carolina Supreme Court seat from the November 2024 election has concluded following a federal judge's ruling and the subsequent concession by the Republican challenger.

Buncombe County --  Press Release Buncombe County Government:  At its May 6 meeting, the Buncombe County Board of Commissioners received the 2024 Annual Report from the Community Child Protection Team/Child Fatality Prevention Team (CCPT/CFPT). 

Transylvania --  Press Release: Transylvania County Animal Services will be CLOSED to ALL owner canine surrenders and ALL canine adoptions for a minimum of two weeks, effective immediately, under the guidance of our shelter veterinarian for contagious disease canine quarantine.

Asheville -- While performing crime prevention measures near downtown Asheville on Sunday evening, officers from the Asheville Police Department detained a man who was in possession of drugs and had many outstanding warrants.