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Deputies arrested a man on Monday who they claim threw bags of drugs out of his car while running from a traffic stop.

HENDERSON COUNTY, N.C. (WLOS) — Organizations that support veterans and their families gathered Tuesday at the Veterans Healing Farm in Mills River to share ideas and information to strengthen services statewide. More than 40 groups took part in the governor's Working Group Collaboration Lab, a session focused on build

Western North Carolina Changemaker’s literacy leadership shines at the Hometown Heroes Showcase. When the 2026 MLS All-Star Hometown Heroes Showcase took place on July 27, 2026 in Charlotte, one of the honorees represented the quiet, determined strength of western North Carolina. Ashley Allen, Co-Executive Director of

SWANNANOA, N.C. (WLOS) — Residents in Swannanoa's Beacon Village say ongoing flooding is exposing aging infrastructure problems – and they want to know which agency is responsible for fixing them. After another round of heavy rain Monday, residents say storm drains got clogged, and stormwater backed up by...

Police in Asheville are asking the public for help in locating a man wanted in connection with assault and weapon charges.

ASHEVILLE, N.C. (828newsNOW) — Overall crime in Asheville is down so far this year, while firearm-related aggravated assaults have increased from an unusually low level in 2025, according to Asheville police. APD reported 224 violent crimes and 2,002 property crimes through July 19, according to year-to-date figures pr

HENDERSONVILLE, N.C. (FOX Carolina) - The District Attorney’s Office has determined whether or not an officer was legally justified in the March shooting of a man who was armed with knives during a mental health crisis. Officials said on March 15, officers with the Hendersonville Police Department were called...

BUNCOMBE COUNTY, N.C. (WLOS) — North Carolina health officials are reporting more than 20 new cases of cyclosporiasis, an intestinal illness caused by a parasite that can cause severe diarrhea. The state has seen a total of 929 cases and 32 hospitalizations of the illness since May, the North...

Asheville Parks and Recreation will hold a community workday at Dr. George Washington Carver Edible Park on Friday, August 21. The session is scheduled from 9 to 11:30 a.m. at the park beside Stephens-Lee Recreation Center. Participants should bring work gloves and a water bottle for the morning program. The...

Conserving Carolina is seeking volunteers for an Adopt-a-Highway litter sweep along South Mills Gap Road on Friday, Aug. 21. The cleanup is scheduled from 9 to 11 a.m., and advance registration is required. Participants will meet at Fruitland Baptist Church, 150 College St. in Hendersonville, before working along the n