Local News

TRANSYLVANIA -- Transylvania Public Health is investigating an outbreak in their county. The following is in the news section of the county's public health website.

Rutherford County -- Inmate James Pittman escaped Tuesday while on work release from the Rutherford Correctional Center. Below is the North Carolina Department of Public Safety Press Release.

ASHEVILLE -- Canton, NC -- A 29-year-old women from Florida working at the Pisgah Inn since May, was killed on a trail near the inn. Below is the PRESS RELEASE from the Department of Justice U.S. Attorney's Office.

Asheville -- Derrick Lee Jr. was shot and killed July 1, 2018 near his home.

RALEIGH --Jul 30, 2018 NC Governor Roy Cooper has issued Executive Order No. 48, paving the way for the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services to immediately apply for $25 million in federal funding to combat the opioid epidemic in North Carolina.

HICKORY -- Don't miss out on this important back to school annual event!

RALEIGH-- PRESS RELEASE - NC Gov Roy Cooper Jun 6, 2018Today, Governor Cooper was joined by teachers and other public school personnel to speak about his veto of the budget crafted in secret and passed last week by legislative Republicans.

RALEIGH -- PRESS RELEASE -- NC Roy Cooper Survey by local, state and federal experts next step in helping the region recover

PRESS RELEASE -- June 1, 2018 City of  Asheville