Local News

Western North Carolina: July 19, 2022: Wnctimes is providing the latest update on COVID-19 in Western North Carolina.
The Mayo Clinic is tracking COVID-19 cases and forecasting hot spots. 

North Carolina -- July 19, 2022: In order to deliver free and convenient COVID-19 tests for use at home, the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services is stepping up its at-home testing

Transylvania County -- July 18, 2022: Operation "C.U.T." (Clean Up Transylvania) concluded a narcotics investigation in and around Transylvania County early Sunday, July 17.

Burke County -- July 17, 2022: NC Probation & Parole Officers requested help from the Burke County Sheriff's Office Narcotics Division on June 28, 2022, after discovering a small quantity of methamphetamine during

Asheville --  July 15, 2022:  Thursday afternoon in west Asheville, Asheville Police Department detectives and officers apprehended a drug dealer and felon in possession

Asheville -- July 15, 2022: The Blue Ridge Parkway near Asheville is being searched for 20-year-old Gabriel Focaracci, who was reported missing on June 24.

Asheville --  July 14,  2022) Wednesday afternoon, detectives and officers from the Asheville Police Department arrested a man in west Asheville for failing to appear in court on sex offenses charges,

 In counties in Western North Carolina ,thousands of children are in foster care and require a loving home. Due to a lack of foster parents, the majority of sibling groups are divided and placed in separate homes,

Western North Carolina: July 7, 2022: MANNA is in immediate need for car donations, & is seeking up to three vehicles to help continue our daily work, & drive our mission forward.