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ASHEVILLE - Buncombe County's emergency alerts system is among hundreds of agencies impacted by a cybersecurity attack on a third-party vendor, which leaked users’ personal information, the county announced Nov. 25. Due to the "targeted cyberattack," the county is unable to send emergency alerts through what's known...

A Western North Carolina woman is facing charges after apparent mayhem in the mountains. The McDowell County Sheriff’s Office says 26 year old, Laken Faith Hensley assaulted a woman and child before assaulting a Deputy.

BUNCOMBE COUNTY, N.C. (WSPA) – An internal investigation is underway after an inmate escaped from the Buncombe County Detention Facility. At approximately 9:20 a.m. November 26, an inmate reportedly escaped the Buncombe County Detention Facility. The inmate was taken back into custody fifty minutes later near South...

ASHEVILLE, N.C. (828newsNOW) — Western North Carolina will see one final day of mild temperatures Wednesday before a sharp blast of Arctic air sweeps into the region, bringing plunging temperatures, powerful winds and the risk of isolated power outages through Thanksgiving, according to the National Weather Service...

North Carolina is famous for its delectable biscuit sandwiches, featuring a blend of Southern tradition and culinary excellence. These 12 restaurants are so beloved for their biscuit creations that they often sell out before noon. Each offers a unique twist on this classic, leaving customers craving more. Biscuit...

BUNCOMBE COUNTY, N.C. (WLOS) — On Tuesday, Nov. 25, the Buncombe County District Attorney’s Office announces the sentencing of an Asheville woman who pleaded guilty to multiple felony charges, including accessory after the fact, in connection with the fatal shooting of Terry Landrum Sr., 49, on June 16, 2024.

Residents of Buncombe County, North Carolina, are facing a significant increase in Affordable Care Act (ACA) insurance premiums for 2026. Many are now reconsidering their health coverage options. Virginia Gilbert, a 63-year-old self-employed therapist from Asheville, is one example. Her monthly premium is expected to...

CHIMNEY ROCK, N.C. (WLOS) — Thankful Tuesday falls on the Tuesday before Thanksgiving, and for Chimney Rock, a town devastated by Helene over a year ago, one restaurant knew exactly what to do on Nov. 25 - give thanks. Chimney Rock restaurant hosts fundraiser for organizations that helped during...

ASHEVILLE, N.C. (WSPA) – A woman is facing over three years behind bars following a guilty plea related to a homicide last year in Asheville. The District Attorney’s Office said Aria Shaquana Waters, 35, pleaded guilty to the three felonies of accessory after the fact to voluntary manslaughter, attempted trafficking...