Local News

Asheville -- Press Release Asheville Police Department: Patrol Officers have charged a woman following a deadly collision involving a motorcycle on April 1st.

McDowell County --  The ongoing investigation into power line theft and vandalism around the county has resulted in two arrests by the McDowell County Sheriff's Office.  Increased public awareness and crucial tips from locals and utility personnel led to these developments.

Buncombe County -- Press Release Buncombe County Sheriff's Office: James Woodby pleaded guilty to Second Degree Exploitation of a Minor in Superior Court on March 25, 2025. He was sentenced to 36 months probation and is required to register with the North Carolina Sex Offender Registry.

Asheville --  City of Asheville Government News: Helene has had a significant impact on homelessness in Buncombe County as reported by the Asheville-Buncombe Continuum of Care, the local planning body responsible for developing and overseeing the community’s response to homelessness.

Asheville --  Press Release: Asheville Police Department is investigating a fatal motor vehicle collision that occurred Tuesday afternoon in west Asheville, resulting in the death of a motorcyclist.

Asheville --  A vital East Asheville corridor is finally set to reopen. After six months of closure due to extensive damage caused by Helene in September 2024, Swannanoa River Road (N.C. 81) will reopen to traffic on Friday afternoon, April 4, 2025.

Raleigh --  Press Release April 1, 2025: North Carolina Attorney General's Office Jeff Jackson: Today, Attorney General Jeff Jackson filed a lawsuit against the federal government’s unlawful attempts to slash more than $230 million in critical health care funding for North Carolina.

Haywood County --  Press Release Haywood County Sheriff's Office: We are reaching out to our Media Partners across Western North Carolina and Upstate South Carolina to help spread the word about a scam targeting our communities.

Raleigh --  April 1, 2025 North Carolina Governor Josh Stein's Office: Today, Governor Josh Stein announced more than $31 million in Completing Access to Broadband (CAB) program projects, which will connect 10,810 households and businesses in 14 counties to high-speed internet.