Local News

Asheville -- Asheville Police Department Announcement -- On the morning of August 27 the Asheville Police Department (APD) received a report of a victim receiving threats containing anti-Semitic language over voicemail. Detectives with the Major Crimes Unit immediately began an investigation into the matter.

North Carolina -- NC Department of Health and Human Services: Knowing when to dial up or down measures that slow the spread of the virus depends on North Carolina’s testing, tracing and trends.

Haywooc County-- Haywood County Health Department -- If you have any questions, please feel free to call the Haywood County COVID-19 Helpline at (828) 356-2019. This line is answered Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Buncombe County -- Bucombe County Government When a grieving parent came to Register of Deeds Drew Reisinger looking for ways to help raise awareness around opioid-related deaths, she spurred a change in how data and public records intertwine.

Asheville -- City of Asheville: In September, the City of Asheville will launch an extensive series of listening sessions with the community to help us reimagine the way public safety services are delivered.

Buncombe County -- Bucombe County Government Have you registered to vote? If so, are you certain all of your information is correct? Have you moved lately? Well, today is your lucky day. 

Haywood County -- Haywood County Schools reported a ransomeware attack on Augutst 25, 2020 and have given daily updates. Yesterday, schools were given Optional Workdays Thursday and Friday. The original ransomeware attack announcement and updates can be read below:

RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — An insurance company founder and big political donor heading to prison after being convicted of attempting to bribe North Carolina’s top elected regulator of the industry remains confident he’ll get a new trial or overturned conviction.