Local News

WNC --  People in Western North Carolina, look to the sky tonight for a remarkable celestial event: the full "Strawberry Moon," coinciding with a rare astronomical phenomenon known as a major lunar standstill.

McDowell County -- The McDowell County Sheriff’s Office Community Impact Team charged William Ray Messer, 57, of Marion with felony Possession of Methamphetamine.

Asheville --  As June 2025 unfolds, Best Friends Animal Society is in the critical final push to achieve its ambitious "no-kill" goal for the entire nation.

Asheville --  The Asheville Police Department is investigating a vehicle accident that happened in West Asheville on Saturday afternoon.

Transylvania County --An arrest in a Third Degree Sexual Exploitation of a Minor investigation has been announced by the Transylvania County Sheriff's Office.

Raleigh -- North Carolina's Medicaid program is about to see some important changes starting July 1, 2025. These include ending a special pilot program and wrapping up some temporary rules for another service.

Lake Lure -- Lake Lure Storm Recovery Updates and More 6/6/25: Lake Restoration: The US Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) in coordination with AshBritt Environmental and local contractors, continue efforts to remove debris, silt, and sedimentation from Lake Lure.

Hickory --  Firefighters from Hickory were called to a structure fire at around 1:49 a.m. on Thursday, June 5, 2025.

Asheville --    Asheville officials are once again sounding the alarm, reminding residents and visitors that popular recreation spots in the region may still harbor hidden storm debris from Helene, and pose risks from water contamination. The catastrophic flooding brought on by Helene overwhelmed sewage systems and led to significant agricultural runoff, releasing harmful bacteria like E. coli into waterways across North Carolina and Georgia.