Local News

Henderson County --   A major traffic incident occurred on the morning of March 17, 2025, when a tractor-trailer lost its load of construction cones on Interstate 26 East near mile marker 55. The North Carolina State Highway Patrol reported that the accident,

Asheville --  Secretary of Veterans Affairs Doug Collins is set to visit Asheville on March 18, meeting with local officials and addressing the growing concerns over proposed job cuts at the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA).

Yancey County --  Yancey County Sheriff's Office Report Friday: Joint Operation Leads to Arrest of Suspect Charged With Child Exploitation. 
This morning, the Yancey County Sheriff's Office assisted Homeland Security

Franklin --  At about 9:30 PM on March 13, 2025, the Franklin Police Department was working with the Macon County, NC Sheriff's Office when they pulled over a car on U.S. Highway 441 for traffic violations. 

Asheville --  Press Release: Asheville Police Department:  Detectives have identified and charged two suspects in connection with Wednesday afternoon's stabbing in downtown Asheville. One of the suspects has been arrested, while the other remains at large.

Asheville -- Press Release Asheville Police Department: Cameron Scott McCullough was taken back into custody earlier this morning following

Buncombe County --  Press Release Buncombe County Government: The National Weather Service forecasts severe thunderstorms

McDowell County -- McDowell County Sheriff's Office Report: the McDowell County Sheriff’s Office Community Impact Team charged

North Carolina -- The North Carolina Senate approved legislation designed to restrict the state Attorney General's ability to contest executive