Local News

Mitchell County --  Mitchell County detectives were investigating Robert Hileman for a prior breaking and entering (B&E) in Mitchell County and had a warrant for him for felony larceny that the Spruce Pine Police Department had issued. 

North Carolina --  In the wake of Hurricane Helene, which displaced hundreds across North Carolina and underscored the state’s ongoing housing crisis, lawmakers have introduced a package of bipartisan bills aimed at dramatically increasing the state’s housing supply.

Haywood County -- The Haywood County Government Declared a State of Emergency: The following Proclamation is issued by the Chairman of the Haywood County Board of Commissioners. Below is a copy of the declaration, followed by updated information this morning. 

WNC --  Western North Carolina is grappling with an outbreak of wildfires that have scorched thousands of acres across multiple counties, triggered mass evacuations, and severely impacted air quality. Fueled by dry conditions and gusty winds, the fires have intensified in recent days, prompting swift action from state and local emergency officials.

Raleigh --  Press Release: North Carolina Governor Stein's Office: Today, Governor Stein issued a State of Emergency to expand the state’s capacity to respond to the wildfires burning in western North Carolina. 

Hendersonville -- Hendersonville City Council Representative Government Statement: The City of Hendersonville is committed to serving and representing all members of our community with fairness, dignity, and respect. 

McDowell County --  McDowell County Sheriff Release: The McDowell County Sheriff’s Office is seeking the public’s assistance in identifyingindividuals responsible for recent destruction and theft of telephone, broadband, broadcast, and cable telecommunications lines throughout McDowell County. 

Haywood County --  Press Release Haywood County Government: Southern Disaster Recovery (SDR) will host a contractor workshop for individuals and businesses interested in working on stream debris removal and private property debris removal projects in Haywood County.

Asheville --  Press Release City of Asheville: Ribbon Cutting and Asheville Sports and Fitness Fair celebrates Memorial Stadium’s renovation on