Local News

Raleigh --  Press Release April 26, 2025 North Carolina Governor's Office: Governor Josh Stein has extended the State of Emergency for the western North Carolina wildfires in 34 counties.

Waynesville -- The Waynesville Police Department announced a reward offer on Friday in a social media post for credible information that leads to the identification, the arrest of the person or person responsible for bomb threats.

WNC --  In mid-April 2025, the AmeriCorps National Civilian Community Corps (NCCC) program issued directives recalling its volunteers nationwide, terminating their service terms prematurely effective around April 30, 2025.

Raleigh --  Press Release April 25, 2025: North Carolina Governor Josh Stein's Office Governor Josh Stein announced today that the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) has approved North Carolina’s Action Plan for a $1.4 billion grant to help western North Carolina rebuild following Hurricane Helene.

Buncombe County --   At Fairview Elementary and Eblen Intermediate schools, the assembly proved to be a unique surprise for both teachers and kids. 

The Blue Ridge Parkway Foundation has secured a three-year, $5.13 million grant from the Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) to support regional strategies to advance cultural and recreational tourism.

Hendersonville --  City of Hendersonville Government News: The Multi-Agency Resource Center in the Blue Ridge Commons complex at 2111 Asheville Highway, Hendersonville NC 28791, will be moving to new location. 

Cherokee County -- Press Release: Cherokee County Sheriff's Office: The Cherokee County Sheriff’s Office is looking for an escaped inmate and is asking the public for help.