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Asheville -- Press Release Buncombe County District Attorney's Office: The Buncombe County District Attorney’s Office announces that Eric Jeron Wilson, 36, of Candler, has been convicted as charged of second-degree murder in the shooting death of Jeremy Greer, 41, following an 8-day trial.

WNC --   The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has announced significant changes to federal regulations for certain per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), commonly known as "forever chemicals," in drinking water.

Columbus -- Press Release Polk County Sheriff's Office:  On May 13, 2025, Polk County Sheriff Tim Wright was involved in an incident while retrieving his mail from a property jointly owned with a former partner.

Raleigh -- Press Release NC Attorney General's Office: North Carolina Attorney General Jeff Jackson took legal action against Stone Brook Partners, and its CEO, Antony Mitchell, to require them to respond to the Department of Justice’s investigative demands.

Asheville -- Press Release City of Asheville: Strive Not to Drive Week kicks off in Western North Carolina with free rides on all Asheville Rides Transit (ART) buses on Monday, May 19, 2025.

North Carolina --  North Carolina drivers are being put on notice: The "Move Over or Get Pulled Over" campaign kicks off today, May 12, launching a week-long, statewide enforcement initiative aimed at protecting roadside workers and emergency personnel.

Asheville --  Press Release City of Asheville: Asheville Parks & Recreation (APR) has a summer of water games, foam parties, and water-based pop-up programs for community members of all ages to chill out and beat the heat.

Jackson County --  The Jackson County Sheriff's Office carried out "Operation Up the Creek" on May 5, 2025, in coordination with many other agencies.  This operation was part of a multi-day enforcement campaign against Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC).

Henderson County --  Early on April 9, 2025, patrol deputies from the Henderson County Sheriff's Office Baker Squad pulled over a car that had its headlights off and was driving along Asheville Highway.