Local News

North Carolina --  Governor Stein recently took action on several significant bills, signing into law legislation focused on disaster recovery, improvements to the Department of Health and Human Services, and various labor amendments.

WNC -- This Friday, July 4th, Western North Carolina will be a hub of patriotic parades, live music, and dazzling fireworks.

McDowell County --  The McDowell County Sheriff's Office Community Impact Team accused Marion resident Wesley Burton, 37, and Old Fort resident Casey Robinson, 32, with numerous drug-related charges.

Asheville --  A motor vehicle accident that claimed a life in west Asheville on Thursday afternoon is being investigated by the Asheville Police Department.

When a heat wave hits, most of us can turn on the air conditioning. But for thousands of people in North Carolina's prisons and jails, that's not an option.

Macon County --  The Macon County Sheriff's Office has charged David Allen Wolfe with the following investigating anonymous information regarding potential continuous sexual abuse of a minor:

North Carolina -- A significant shift in North Carolina's election oversight, coupled with a new voter outreach initiative, means that approximately 200,000 registered voters could face unexpected hurdles in having their ballots counted in upcoming elections.

Burke County --  Two staff members employed by the J. Iverson Riddle Developmental Center are facing charges after allegedly assaulting two residents with intellectual disabilities during a supervised outing to a local park last week.

Raleigh --  Press Release: The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services has confirmed a case of measles in a child who was visiting Forsyth and Guilford counties.