Local News

Asheville -- Press Release City of Asheville Government: The City of Asheville offices will be closed in observance of Memorial Day, May 26, a federally designated holiday that honors military personnel who have died in the performance of their military duties while serving in the United States Armed Forces.  

Town of Lake Lure --  Press Release Lake Lure Storm Recovery and Town Updates for Sunday, 5/18/25.  This is what the workers are driving on—an overwhelming reminder of Hurricane Helene’s impact.

Mitchell County -- A detective with Mitchell County Sheriff's Office and Spruce Pine Police officers searched a home on Emerald Lane on May

Webster -- The Webster, North Carolina Post Office is scheduled to close, with services being temporarily relocated to the Sylva Post Office.

Yancey County --  Steven Alex Hollifield of Green Mountain was taken into custody by the Yancey County Sheriff's Office after an investigation

Asheville --  Following a shooting that happened late Tuesday night in south Asheville and left one man with non-life-threatening injuries,

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.