Asheville NC

As chair of the Henderson County Democratic Party, Leslie Carey has spent years helping to build the county’s progressive infrastructure and lead one of the most successful local party operations in the state. After her family received death threats, she says she can no longer continue in the role.

One person is injured and a suspect is in custody after a shooting in Western North Carolina. The Transylvania County Sheriff’s Office responded to the Pisgah National Forest area around 2:45 PM, Thursday.

YANCEY COUNTY, N.C. (WLOS) — On Thursday, Oct. 23, Yancey County and teams once again took helicopters into the ravines of the South Toe River to clear Helene debris, the final day in a multi-day operation, according to Yancey County planner Chris Sigmon. The South Toe River runs more...

BUNCOMBE COUNTY, N.C. (WLOS) — A Barnardsville man is facing additional charges after being initially charged with contributing to the delinquency of a minor, according to the Buncombe County Sheriff's Office. Adam Daniel Ray, 41, was also charged with contributing to the delinquency of a minor during an...

A-B Tech in Buncombe County, North Carolina, recently held a Resource Hub Fall Fair. The event aimed to support families and individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. It took place as the state budget remains unresolved. If a budget is not passed by November 1, 2025, disability services may face...

HENDERSONVILLE, N.C. (WLOS) — The Hendersonville Police Department (HPD) has arrested a suspect in connection with a homicide that occurred on Friday, Oct. 17, on Woodcock Drive, which left Justin Alan Davis, 29, dead. According to an Oct. 21 news release from the city of Hendersonville, HPD obtained search...

MCDOWELL COUNTY, N.C. (WSPA) — One person died in a house fire Monday morning in McDowell County. According to the McDowell County Sheriff’s Office, multiple fire departments responded to a fire at a home on Lytle Mountain Road. Investigators said one person, Michael Wayne Harvey, 57, was found dead inside the home....

MCDOWELL COUNTY, N.C. (WSPA) — Two small earthquakes were reported in McDowell County early Friday morning. A magnitude 2.2 earthquake was reported just north of Marion around 1:20 a.m. at a depth of about 5.6 miles, according to the United States Geological Survey. The second magnitude 2.1 quake shook nearly the...

BUNCOMBE COUNTY, N.C. (WLOS) — On Monday, Oct. 6, the Buncombe County Sheriff’s Office (BCSO) arrested a woman who had multiple outstanding felony warrants, according to a news release from the sheriff’s office. According to the news release, BCSO's Illegal Gun Reduction and Narcotics Task Force (IGRANT),...

HIGH POINT, N.C. — A teacher with Guilford County Schools (GCS) has died. Fairview Elementary announced the passing of Patricia Alford, or Ms. Alford as she was known by her students. Alford is remembered for her kindness, dedication and gentle spirit. "She was more than a colleague, she was...