Local News

McDowell County --  U.S. Forest Service - National Forests in North Carolina: Firefighters increased containment to 50% on the 2,085-acre Bee Rock Creek Fire in McDowell County yesterday.

Buncombe County --  Press Release Buncombe County Sheriff's Office: Deputies with the Buncombe County Sheriff’s Office responded to a call of an assault on a juvenile on New Heights Drive on Wednesday, April 16.  

Buncombe County --  Press Release Buncombe County Sheriff's Office:  Medical treatment began for Geneva Daniels (age 57) just before 6:00

Graham County --  The U.S. Forestry Service - National Forests in North Carolina daily report Haoe Lead Fire this morning: 2,200 Acres burned, 12 % contained: 

McDowell County -- The McDowell County Sheriff’s Office charged 62-year-old Edwin Lowell Thomas of Marion. Thomas faces the following charges:  (2 counts) felony Possession with Intent to Manufacture, Sell or Deliver a Schedule II Controlled Substance, felony Possession of a Schedule II Controlled Substance, felony Possession of Methamphetamine and misdemeanor Possession of Marijuana (up to ½ ounce).

McDowell County -- The U.S. Forest Service reports that the Bee Rock Creek Fire in McDowell County has spread to 1,397 acres and is 27% contained. The fire is being contained by the Woodlawn Fire Department, McDowell County, National Park Service, North Carolina Forest Service, and USDA Forest Service.

Macon County --  Press Release: Deputies were notified of a potential homicide in Macon County on April 19, 2025.  When they arrived, they found a suspect and a scene that fit the information given.

Asheville --  Press Release Asheville Police Department: It is with heavy hearts that we share the news that on the evening of April 17th,

McDowell County -- Press Release U.S. Forest Service - National Forests in North Carolina: The Bee Rock Creek Fire, burning in steep terrain and storm debris in McDowell County near the Armstrong State Fish Hatchery, grew to 856 acres with 10% containment.