Local News

Asheville --  An automobile accident that claimed a life in east Asheville on Sunday morning is being investigated by the Asheville Police Department. 

Buncombe County --  Buncombe County Government Press Release: Candidate filing for the Town of Woodfin, Town of Weaverville, and Woodfin Water & Sewer District starts July 7 at 8 a.m. and runs through noon on Friday, July 18. Please see the attachment for more details. 

Franklin --  During a regular patrol on Wednesday, January 22, 2025, at around 11:50 AM, FPD officers noticed narcotics activity at a nearby business.

Haywood County --  A wave of excitement is sweeping through Haywood County following the news that one of its own won a hefty $318,544 jackpot in the North Carolina Education Lottery's Cash 5 drawing on July 3.

Transylvania County -- A person is dead following an officer-involved shooting that occurred early Sunday morning, July 6, 2025, in the Pisgah Forest community of Transylvania County.

Swain County -- Swain County Sheriff Curtis Cochran has officially retired from his position, effective July 1, 2025.

July 4th Weekend:   The July 4th weekend of 2025 (Friday, July 4th) is a time for celebration, reflection, and community.

Asheville --  Press Release Asheville Police:  Asheville Police Department officers apprehended a juvenile in possession of a firearm Tuesday afternoon at a City of Asheville pool.

Haywood County -- Press Release Haywood County Government: The final day to apply for the Hazard Mitigation Grant Program in Haywood County is Friday, July 11, 2025.