Sheriffs warn of cychlorphine, a synthetic opioid 10 times stronger than fentanyl
TRANSYLVANIA COUNTY, N.C. (WLOS) — Western North Carolina sheriffs are warning the public about a new synthetic drug they say is more potent than fentanyl. The McDowell County Sheriff's Office issued a warning about cychlorphine on its social media accounts on Wednesday, April 15, saying it’s been linked to multiple overdose deaths in eastern Tennessee. The drug is also on the radar of other local...
Clyde Residents Call for Halt on Data Centers and Crypto Mining
Clyde -- April 17, 2026: On the evening of Wednesday, April 16, 2026, as about 30 residents gathered at the Clyde Town Hall =to voice their concerns over a new kind of industrial neighbor: data centers and cryptocurrency mining operations. Clyde -- April 17, 2026: On the evening of Wednesday,...
Asheville City Schools seek 10-cent supplemental rate to preserve essential programs
ASHEVILLE, N.C. (WLOS) — Leaders with Asheville City Schools are concerned that children’s standard of education could be at risk if Buncombe County commissioners are unable to approve their supplemental tax request. District officials said they need an additional $2 million to maintain critical services, including school resource...
Mom accused in daughter’s deadly poisoning was last to see another victim
HENDERSONVILLE, N.C. (Court TV) — Newly unsealed search warrants are offering new insight into the investigation into a woman accused of killing her own daughter by poisoning wine at Thanksgiving dinner. Gudrun Casper-Leinenkugel, 53, is facing a list of charges, including two counts of murder and one count of attempted murder, and has pleaded not ... Read more »
Four arrested in ongoing Asheville bike thefts: Police
Police officers have arrested four individuals in connection to ongoing bicycle thefts in downtown Asheville.
Buncombe County sees thousands of property tax appeals amid sharp value surge
BUNCOMBE COUNTY, N.C. (WLOS) — More than 11,000 Buncombe County property owners have filed appeals over their new assessments, as many react to what county leaders describe as the largest increase in values in more than a decade. Buncombe County Tax Assessor Eric Cregger said the spike in values...
Large Brush Fire Breaks Out Overnight Along Hendersonville Road in Asheville Threatening Assisted Living...
ASHEVILLE, NORTH CAROLINA — A large brush fire broke out overnight along Hendersonville Road in Asheville, quickly spreading toward a nearby assisted living facility on Walden Ridge and raising serious concerns about the safety of residents inside. Firefighting crews responded rapidly and controlled the fire using handlines, preventing any...
Woman Catches Mama Bear in the Middle of Relatable Parenting Moment
Kristina Rupp captured a viral video of a mama bear struggling to guide her cubs off a busy road
Fast-moving brush fire prompted temporary evacuation of assisted living facility
ASHEVILLE, N.C. (WLOS) — An assisted living facility was temporarily evacuated as crews battled a fast-moving brush fire in south Asheville the night of Thursday, April 16. A spokesperson for the Asheville Fire Department said crews were dispatched to 1865 Hendersonville Road for a reported half-acre brush fire that was moving quickly in sagebrush and bamboo.
🎁 Freebies Up for Grabs in Candler — Pets, Baby Gear & More
Looking for something useful or heartwarming in Candler? Here are a few free items your neighbors are offering right now — from a friendly rooster to baby furniture and more.
