Local News

Macon County Sheriff Office -- Jan 29. 2020: Detectives with the Special Victims Unit of the Macon County Sheriff’s Office & SBI Agents have arrested Mark Wayne Saffran of Franklin following an investigation that was initiated from an ICAC tip.

VANCEBORO, N.C. (AP) — A North Carolina family of five was killed by a man who shot his wife, three young children and their dog before shooting himself in the head, authorities said.

Raleigh, NC -- Jan 24, 2020 -- The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services is investigating a possible case of infection with the newly discovered 2019 coronavirus.

RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — A panel created to help North Carolina comply with legal rulings on public school funding backed actions Thursday that align with recent recommendations from an outside consultant.

Asheville, NC -- Asheville Police: #UPDATE: The Asheville Police Department (APD) has charged Deveron Angelo Roberts, 25, of Asheville, with one count of first degree murder in the death of Antwan Eddings on Fayetteville Street early in the morning of January 13.

Asheville, NC -- Jan 15, 2020:  Asheville Police Department announced the death and identity of a driver in an accident yesterday. 

Asheville, NC - Asheville Police Announced on Facebook this afternoon: At approximately 5:30 a.m. on January 13 the Asheville Police Department (APD) responded to Fayetteville Street in West Asheville after reports of shots fired.

Hendersonville -- January 10, 2020 : Veteran's Healing Farm We have lots of exciting news to share! Our creek restoration project is moving forward and beginning to take shape.