Local News

Raliegh -- Due to severe drought conditions in Western North Carolina, the North Carolina Forest Service has implemented a burn ban in 14 counties to prevent further ignition of brush fires.

Henderson County declared a State of Emergency  Sunday night at 7:00 p.m. due to the Poplar Drive brush fire that has affected more than 400 acres in the county.

Franklin -- November 2, 2023: On Wednesday afternoon at around 2:30 p.m. Emergency crews responded to a medical call at a local bank.

WNC -- November 2, 2023: The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services has officially reported the initial two deaths caused by influenza for the 2023-24 flu season.

Rutherford County -- November 1, 2023: On Tuesday, Rutherford County Sheriff's filed criminal charges against an individual who allegedly made threatening phone calls to Isothermal Community College.

WNC- November 1, 2023: U.S. Attorney's Office of the Western District of North Carolina announced in a press release last month, that a former NASCAR team owner is facing federal charges.

Rutherford County -- The Rutherford County Sheriff's Office announced late today:

Yancey County -- October 30, 2023: Multiple law enforcement agencies working together seized a substantial quantity of methamphetamine.

Rutherford County -- On Saturday, the Rutherford County Sheriff's Office announced the following: