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BUNCOMBE COUNTY, S.C. (WSPA) — A man was sentenced to prison after pleading guilty to shooting into a Western North Carolina home numerous times. James Robert Wyerman received a sentence of 1 to 3 years in the custody of the North Carolina Department of Adult Corrections for an incident at Poverty Branch Road....

ASHEVILLE – The Asheville Police Department reported there was a significant drop in citywide violent crime in 2025, with the lowest homicide count since 2017. Interim Police Chief Jackie Stepp called the 24% decrease in citywide violent crime compared to 2024 “no small feat.” In the city’s Jan. 29 Public Safety...

ASHEVILLE, N.C. (828newsNOW) — Bitterly cold temperatures across Western North Carolina, with lows dipping into the teens and single digits, are disrupting school schedules and prompting additional closures and delays Tuesday. Impacted districts include:. Asheville-Buncombe Technical Community College: Closed....

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MADISON COUNTY, N.C. (WSPA) — A UTV crash during a snowstorm Saturday morning has claimed the life of a 76-year-old man. The Madison County Sheriff’s Office responded to Buckeye Ridge after 10 a.m. for a report about a UTV crash over an embankment, involving one person. Despite lifesaving care, Hugh Blomeke was...

HAYWOOD COUNTY, NC (WLOS) — Crews in Haywood County are still working to clear the roads. News 13 spoke with Caldwell Trucking & Excavating Inc. as they worked overtime to make sure roads were safe for drivers in Waynesville and the surrounding areas on Monday, Feb. 2. John Caldwell,...

ASHEVILLE, N.C. (FOX Carolina) - The city of Asheville provided an update on road conditions following Saturday’s winter storm. According to the city, Public Works crews worked through the night to make progress on Priority 2 roads. However, extremely cold temperatures and hardened snowpack made conditions...

HENDERSONVILLE, N.C. (828newsNOW) — A Thanksgiving dinner at a Henderson County home in late 2025 became the focus of a homicide investigation after two guests fell ill, one woman was found dead and authorities later alleged the wine served that night was intentionally poisoned, investigators said. Gudrun...

BUNCOMBE COUNTY, N.C. (FOX Carolina) - The man accused of firing shots at a residence in Buncombe County has pleaded guilty to his charges. The Buncombe County Sheriff’s Office said on Jan. 22, James Robert Wyerman pleaded guilty to:. Two counts of assault with a deadly weapon with intent...

ASHEVILLE, N.C. (WLOS) — Cold temperatures are continuing to cause problems for many, including residents near Asheville. According to Asheville's water department, a pipe break in the Candler area led to water issues for residents on Monday as crews worked throughout the day to make repairs. Asheville's water crews...