Despite vacancies crime dropped, raising the question: does Asheville need more police?
ASHEVILLE - The city saw a record drop in crime last year, including decreases in violence and property crime, despite a force that is...
Ex-NC Rep. Cody Henson of Hendersonville found not guilty of assault on a female
HENDERSONVILLE - A former state representative who was arrested by the Henderson County Sheriff's Office on Dec. 4, 2023, and charged with misdemeanor...
Marshall board rejects Marshall Mountains Campground proposed for Redmon Road
MARSHALL - Campgrounds may seem like a good use of land in Madison County. But there is a lot to take into account when...
I-26 Connector: Asheville calls for reduced speed limit on part of Patton Avenue
ASHEVILLE - City Council members are calling on the N.C. Department of Transportation to reduce the speed limit planned for Patton Avenue as part...
Asheville-based addiction recovery provider agrees to payment plan after $46M lawsuit
ASHEVILLE - A $46 million lawsuit against an Asheville-based recovery management firm has been put on hold, unless owners of the company make periodic...
Joint Asheville police, sheriff patrols commence amid 18% drop in violent crime
ASHEVILLE, N.C. (WLOS) - On Friday, Jan. 26, the Buncombe County Sheriff's Office is set to patrol the downtown streets alongside the Asheville Police...
NC District 115: Redistricting sparks stiff competition, battle over representation
ASHEVILLE, N.C. (WLOS) - Buncombe County has one of the most competitive state House district seats in North Carolina -- District 115 -- as...
FORMER SCHOOL SUPERINTENDENT GOES TO WORK FOR ADVENT HEALTH
Bo Caldwell, the former superintendent of Henderson County Public Schools goes to work for Advent Health as its new foundation director,. Caldwell was active...
Transylvania Co. leaders look for sustainable solution amid Code Purple response issues
TRANSYLVANIA COUNTY, N.C. (WLOS) - The Haven of Transylvania County stepped in on short notice to cover Code Purple responsibilities over the weekend, Jan....
N.C. salamander species being considered for Endangered Species Act
ASHEVILLE, Buncombe County - The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is considering adding a salamander species found in North Carolina to the Endangered Species...
