Marion woman accused of embezzling over $122,000 from local church awaits trial
MARION, N.C. (WLOS) — A Marion woman is accused of stealing more than $122,000 from a small church where she served as treasurer for more than a decade. According to an incident and investigation report filed by the Marion Police Department, 46-year-old Misty Stockton Honeycutt is charged with embezzlement after...
2 food banks in WNC receive $5,000 donation ahead of holidays
HAYWOOD COUNTY, N.C. (WLOS) — Haywood Christian Ministry and The Community Kitchen are among local partners receiving donations from Canopy Realtor Association. The donation of $25,000 was divided between five North Carolina food pantries or nonprofits and is in response to the rising demand for food assistance...
Black Mountain man faces manslaughter charge in fatal US 70 car crash
A Black Mountain man was charged Dec. 2 with involuntary manslaughter after highway patrol troopers say he sped 90 mph down U.S. 70, causing a fatal crash in Swannanoa, records show. A North Carolina State Highway Patrol trooper arrested Geordon Haggins, 23, on charges of involuntary manslaughter, driving while...
Left Lane Legislation: A Controversial Traffic Law Under Debate
According to House Bill 864, it will be illegal to obstruct the passing lane, colloquially referred to as "camping in the left lane", after December 1st. This new law aims to streamline traffic flow and reduce road congestion. However, the bill's effectiveness and enforcement have sparked a lively discussion on...
Finding Reason to Give Thanks; The Story of a Farm Family in Western North...
Written by Jane Winik Sartwell, Carolina Public Press. Farmers in Western North Carolina haven’t had much to be thankful for in the last year. Tropical Storm Helene left them drained, financially and emotionally. But one farmer, Jack Crowley, is speaking up about what there is to be grateful for...
Black Mountain Brewing challenges town’s shutdown of upper deck, impacting business
BLACK MOUNTAIN, N.C. (WLOS) — A long-time Black Mountain brewery says the town's sudden shutdown of its upper deck has cut its occupancy by more than two-thirds, leaving its future uncertain after Hurricane Helene devastated the community more than a year ago. Black Mountain Brewing, which has operated in...
Did a Developer Alter London Road?
A recent returnee to Asheville sparked a lively discussion on social media after noticing a significant change in the architectural landscape of London Road. The individual observed that many of the houses now sport a similar, bold, and bright color scheme, reminiscent of the Beetlejuice aesthetic. This led to...
Law allowing guns in North Carolina private schools sparks debate on student safety
ASHEVILLE, N.C. (WLOS) — A controversial law went into effect on Monday, Dec. 1, that allows employees or volunteers to carry guns in North Carolina private schools. House Bill 193 requires anyone on campus with a weapon, like handguns or stun guns, to follow this protocol: receive the school's permission, hold a...
Retired Navy officer files candidacy for Buncombe County sheriff
ASHEVILLE - Gary Parris, a retired Naval officer and former defense contractor with the U.S. Department of Defense, filed his candidacy for Buncombe County Sheriff on Dec. 1, according to North Carolina’s State Board of Elections . Parris, 68, grew up in Alexander and spent three years with the Buncombe County...
Green takes plea deal in fentanyl poisoning death of Jacob Puente Castro
A Wilson man received up to 4 1/2 years in prison after pleading guilty to involuntary manslaughter in the fentanyl-related death of a 17-year-old, following a plea deal in Wilson County court.
