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The John B. McMillan Distinguished Service Award has been posthumously awarded to Wyatt S. Stevens, a litigation partner with the Asheville law firm of Roberts & Stevens for almost 30 years. Stevens’ family accepted the award on his behalf, which recognized his exemplary service to the legal profession, community...

A man was arrested for allegedly being involved in multiple hit-and-runs in downtown and west Asheville on Monday.

According to police, a black PT Cruiser was reported driving recklessly on Sunday.

According to a press release, APD thanked “the quick actions of brave bystanders who intervened and detained the suspect,” which resulted…

ASHEVILLE, N.C. (828newsNOW) — The Mountaineer Inn, known for its iconic neon sign, could reopen as soon as this summer. Originally known as The Mountaineer Court, it began as a 19-unit motel in 1939. The Asheville landmark on Tunnel Road sold for $6.1 million in 2023, prompting many to wonder about its future.

Three federal buildings across North Carolina could be sold, according to NC Newsline. The General Services Administration previously identified a federal courthouse in Greenville, the Veach-Baley Federal Complex in Asheville and a U.S. Postal Service vehicle maintenance facilitiy in Raleigh for disposal. The page...

After decades of speculation — and yearning from Costco devotees — the city of Asheville has received plans for a store to be built on a 25-acre parcel within the 200-acre Enka Commerce Park in Candler, Asheville Watchdog has learned. “I can confirm that we have a pre-application...

A vehicle critically injured a pedestrian in West Asheville in a multi-faceted crash that involved hitting two power poles, a bike rack and bus stop. The accident is under investigation by the Asheville Police Department. Police officers responded to the scene in the 600 block of Haywood Road around 1...

The North Carolina Association of County Commissioners (NCACC) is urging state lawmakers to rethink a series of proposed property tax exemption bills that could significantly reduce county revenues if passed. Many county commissioners and administrators fear that the state bills offering taxpayer relief could end up...

Hunters, fishermen, kayakers and other outdoors enthusiasts are in an uproar over a bill being considered by the general assembly. Senate Bill 220, titled Protect Private Property Rights, would stiffen rules regarding trespassing while hunting, fishing, pine straw collection, and duck hunting from blinds. It would...