4 volunteers from western NC among Governor's Medallion Award honorees
More than 20 people and three organizations that represent 24 counties across North Carolina were recognized this week for their volunteer service.
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Pilot uninjured after incident at Hendersonville Airport: highway patrol
On Friday afternoon, the North Carolina State Highway Patrol responded to a reported plane crash at Hendersonville Airport - 047.
Craggy Correctional Center to shut down, citing high living costs
The North Carolina Department of Adult Correction (NCDAC) is beginning to reduce operations at its Craggy Correctional Center, in preparation for a closure.
Two charged after 22-month-old found severely injured in Henderson County
Two people have been charged in connection with an injured 1-year-old in critical condition, the Henderson County Sheriff’s Office said.
Report: rain does little to improve drought in western North Carolina
The latest drought monitor released on Thursday, May 14, shows very little improvement for the drought in the western Carolinas.
NC transportation secretary: Helene recovery nears 90% across western NC
State Transportation Secretary Daniel Johnson visited Jackson County today as part of North Carolina Governor Josh Stein's rural listening tour.
House Ethics Committee publicly addresses allegations against Rep. Chuck Edwards
On Thursday, May 14, the U.S. House Ethics Committee released a statement concerning recent allegations surrounding western North Carolina Rep. Chuck Edwards.
Witness recounts hearing gunfire during Asheville apartment shooting
A witness is recounting the terrifying moments he heard gunshots in a shooting that sent two people to the hospital on Thursday.
Wrongful death lawsuit filed after Asheville garbage truck struck, killed woman in 2025
A wrongful death lawsuit has been filed after an Asheville woman was fatally struck and run over by a city dump truck in April 2025.
Western North Carolina woman found dead in Lake Chatuge in Georgia
A woman from Western North Carolina was found dead in a lake in Northwest Georgia on Saturday, according to the Georgia Bureau of Investigation (GBI).The GBI sa
Henderson County businesswoman charged with embezzling $1.2M, failing to file taxes
A Henderson County businesswoman has been arrested and charged with embezzling nearly $1.2 million in a three-year span.
President Trump 'watching closely' as South Carolina redistricting vote expected Tuesday
President Donald Trump has spoken out about the redistricting issue that has made its way to South Carolina after being discussed in several other states.
Community in shock after WNC man charged in triple homicide: 'He's never been aggressive'
People who know the man accused of killing three people at a western North Carolina home say they are struggling to reconcile the charges against him.
Gas prices in Asheville remain above $4 per gallon as Iran war continues: GasBuddy
Drivers in and around Asheville are paying slightly more at the pump this week amid another period of fluctuating gas prices due to the ongoing war in Iran.
Buncombe County man pleads guilty to fentanyl trafficking, sentenced to prison
A North Carolina man will spend several years in state prison after pleading guilty to drug trafficking charges tied to a fentanyl seizure.
New murals coming to Pack Memorial Library in Asheville
A new look is coming to Pack Memorial Library in downtown Asheville as a mural project is underway inside and outside the building.
Black Mountain Brewing owner files federal lawsuit against town over permits, inspections
The company behind Black Mountain Brewing and the RailYard project has filed a federal lawsuit against the Town of Black Mountain and town officials.
Asheville police launch 'Move Over or Get Pulled Over' campaign
Drivers across parts of western North Carolina will see increased traffic enforcement this week as Asheville police launch "Move Over or Get Pulled Over."
North Carolina resident was aboard cruise ship hit by hantavirus outbreak: NCDHHS
North Carolina health officials are monitoring an outbreak of hantavirus linked to a cruise ship after one North Carolina resident was identified as a passenger
Asheville Tea Company finds new, permanent home after Helene destroyed original site
Asheville Tea Company was ripped apart, literally, by Hurricane Helene in September 2024. But they refused to give up.
Henderson County woman accused of poisoning family members has bond hearing delayed
A woman who is being accused of murder after poisoning her family members during a Thanksgiving dinner had a court date on May 11 in Henderson County.
Local diaper drive relieving families of childcare costs amid gas hike and inflation
Babies Need Bottoms, a nonprofit diaper bank serving families in need across Western North Carolina, is keeping the spirit of Mother’s Day alive by hosting its
Man charged with killing 3 people in North Carolina makes court appearance in Tennessee
Devan Loving, who has been charged with murder in the deaths of three people in Fairview last week, went before a judge in Tennessee on Monday, May 11.
Handbell ringing group performs Mother's Day concert in Flat Rock
Residents in Flat Rock celebrated Mother’s Day in an unexpected way Sunday evening, with a handbell ringing concert at St. John in the Wilderness.