Local News

Asheville -- July 26, 2022: On July 18, 2022, a former teacher who APD detectives had been looking into since January 2021 for allegations of child sexual abuse (pornography involving children)

North Carolina -- July 20, 2022: According to Dena J. King, U.S. Attorney for the Western District of North Carolina,
a physician assistant is currently being investigated by the federal government

Buncombe County -- Buncombe County Sherff's Office Posted the Following Press Release July 21, 2022
Sheriff’s Office Attempting to Locate a Missing Juvenile from the Leicester Area of Buncombe County

Asheville -- July 25, 2022: Detectives from the Asheville Police Department are looking into a late-Friday-night shooting  that left one man dead close to downtown Asheville.

Raleigh -- July 24, 2022: North Carolina Department of Health and Human posted the following Press Release on July 14, 2022
"Get Checked. Get Tested. Get Protected.” Highlight Public Message 

Haywood County, NC: July 23, 2022: The Haywood County Sheriff's Office, Waynesville Police Department, Canton Police Department, and the Maggie Valley Police Department joined forces

Asheville -- Patrol officers from the Asheville Police Department detained two males on Thursday after they got into a brawl in downtown Asheville's Pritchard Park during which one of the guys brandished a loaded firearm.

Temperatures are going up! Western North Carolina pet owners may not be familiar with safety tips during these hot temperatures. WNC Times wants to share Red Cross Safety Tips offer! 

Buncombe County -- July 21, 2022: There is only one more day to help supply over 2,300 Buncombe County students with the necessary school supplies for the upcoming school year!