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.
NC man pleads guilty to trading vape cartridges for explicit videos of minor
BUNCOMBE COUNTY, N.C. (WSPA) – A Buncombe County man will spend at least 15 years in prison after he pleaded guilty to multiple child sex crimes, including charges of trading a minor victim vape cartridges in exchange for explicit videos. According to the Buncombe County District Attorney’s Office, Joshua Ryan Reece,...
Actor who played cop on TV is now training to become one
Actor Jerry O'Donnell, 65, known for portraying police officers in numerous TV series, including Bosch and NYPD Blue, is training to become a real-life law enforcement agent. He is currently undergoing Basic Law Enforcement Training with the Asheville Police Department in North Carolina, with his state test scheduled...
Rottweiler Escapes Yard and Chases Me and My Dogs on London Road, Shiloh; Owner...
Residents of Shiloh, particularly those living near London Road and Center Street, are being warned of a potentially dangerous situation involving a large, aggressive Rottweiler. The dog, owned by a local resident, has reportedly been escaping from its yard due to a broken gate and chasing other dogs and their...
