Local News

Asheville --   Early Saturday morning, Asheville Police Department officers took aggressive measures in response to neighborhood concerns of illegal drug activities, arresting a wanted felon on gun and drug charges.

McDowell County --  A McDowell County jury convicted Jeffrey Allen Higgins, 40, of first-degree murder on Thursday, May 22, 2025.  For the Class A felony, he received a life sentence without the possibility of parole.

Catawba County -- A house party in Catawba County turned into a scene of chaos and tragedy early Sunday morning when gunfire erupted, leaving one person dead and at least 11 others wounded.

Asheville --  A shooting on Rankin Avenue that claimed one man's life just after midnight is being investigated by the Asheville Police Department. On June 1st, at approximately 12:07 a.m., officers arrived at Rankin Avenue close to College Street to look into gunfire reports.

Henderson County -- A follow-up on the drive-by shooting that took place in the River Stone neighborhood of Fletcher on March 19, 2025, is being released by the Henderson County Sheriff's Office.

Henderson County -- The Major Crimes Unit-Special Victims secured an arrest warrant for the mother of the child following an investigation into a complaint of a baby testing positive for fentanyl.

U.S. Forest Service - Press Release National Forests in North Carolin: With the help of our partners in McDowell County, we’ve opened 8 miles of trails and additional parking today in the Town of Old Fort, North Carolina, after months of Helene-related repair work.

Brevard --  Brevard Police Department reported the arrest of seven teenagers in an assault and robbery incident on a juvenile in Franklin Park near the public restrooms. The police were notified and the victim received medical attention.

Raleigh -- Press Release North Carolina Governor Josh Stein's Office May 28, 2025: Today Governor Josh Stein spoke at the Emerging Issues Forum at NC State to outline his energy priorities and urge Congress to lower costs for consumers by protecting clean energy projects in North Carolina.