Asheville NC

On a warm night in late September, in arguably the most progressive area in the state, passersby in downtown Durham averted their eyes from a progressive protest. Six demonstrators held signs and handed out flyers. "Say no to animal abuse," one sign read. Another: "Your choice MATTERS. You can stop the VIOLENCE."

Reagan Dougan, 27, rented the car in Raleigh and was with her four children between the ages of 9 years and 3 months, traveling to Florida to see her husband, officials said.

The IRS announced in October 2024 that some taxpayers in 7 states qualified for a postponed tax deadline in 2025.

North Carolina's state health department has ordered the Vance County jail to drastically reduce the number of inmates it houses — from more than 140 to just 20. Why it matters: The order, detailed in a letter sent to county officials April 1, comes after the department found what it described as dozens of serious...

[Regarding “State of Downtown: Annual Event Talks BID, Grants and Plans for Generating Revenue,” March 26, Xpress:]. I think that a social district on the South Slope sounds like an excellent idea!. — Peggy Crowe. Asheville. Thanks for reading through to the end…. We share your inclination to...

Asheville – “Picture this: wild, spontaneous square dances ignited by fiddle fire, mosh-pit energy fueling classic punk anthems,” declares Kenny Feinstein, the charismatic frontman of Water Tower, as he envisions their upcoming performance in Asheville. This Los Angeles-based band is not just a musical act; they are...

HENDERSON COUNTY, N.C. (WLOS) — Community members gathered in Henderson County as part of the series of national protests on Saturday April 5. The protest took place at the Historic Henderson County Courthouse, uniting nine local organizations and over a thousand participants demonstrating against the policies...

GERTON, N.C. (WGHP) — On Sept. 27, 2024, Tarin Truluck’s backyard went from a green paradise for her family with a small stream to an apocalyptic wasteland in just a few hours. “It was so pretty. I spent so many hours on this property,” Truluck said. “It will never be the same, ever. It’s impossible.” After […]

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A cold case murder victim has been identified nearly 30 years later using forensic genetic genealogy, according to the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department. Police said human skeletal remains were found in a wooded area next to the Bank of America Stadium in July 1996. A medical examiner found that the remains...