Local News

Buncombe County -- Buncombe County Sheriff's Office; Join BCSO Thursday, May 8 from 3:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m at the NC ArboretumL This year’s theme for National Arson Awareness Week, May 5–11, is “Preventing Arson in the Wildfire Environment A Community Approach.”

Asheville -- Asheville Police Department detectives identified a man wanted in a shooting that occurred on April 13th and charged him with

Asheville --  As part of continuous efforts to curb drug use and gun violence in a west Asheville neighborhood, officers from the Asheville Police Department made two arrests in different incidents Tuesday night.

Asheville --  Press Release Buncombe County DA Office: The office of the Buncombe County District Attorney announces the conviction of Michael Charles Carroll, 42. Pursuant to a plea arrangement

Hendersonville --  Downtown Hendersonville is buzzing with anticipation as the Friends of Downtown Hendersonville

Asheville --  Press Release City of Asheville: The City of Asheville is excited to announce the launch of a new mobile parking payment app, Flowbird, beginning June 2, 2025, following City Council approval on December 10, 2025.

McDowell County: Marcus Leonard Pendley, 35, of Marion, was arrested by the McDowell County Sheriff's Office Community Impact Team.

Raleigh --  Press Release NCDCA & CS: Staff with the N.C. Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services expect to begin treating spongy moth infestations in Waynesville as early as May 2 and could continue through May 5, depending on weather conditions.

WNC --  The North Buncombe Elementary School (NBES) community has come together in a project of remembrance and celebration, launching a major fundraising campaign to honor two young students tragically lost during Hurricane Helene.