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A Western North Carolina woman will spend time behind bars after pleading guilty in connection to a fatal shooting in Asheville.

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BUNCOMBE COUNTY, N.C. (WSPA) – A Buncombe County Detention Facility officer was arrested after he allegedly assaulted a woman, according to the sheriff’s office. On Tuesday November 25, Buncombe County Detention Facility Officer Trayvis Williams was arrested by the Asheville Police Department. Williams was charged...

In a peculiar incident reported from the vicinity of Hendersonville Road, residents experienced a sudden flash of light accompanied by a jarring shake of their houses right at midnight. The unusual event has left locals puzzled, with some speculating it could have been a plane due to the windy conditions. However,...

ASHEVILLE, NC. (WLOS) — Jackie Stepp sat down with News 13 for her first interview since stepping into her new role of interim chief for the Asheville Police Department. A Henderson County native, Stepp graduated from Western Carolina University and started at the Asheville Police Department in 2005. She said APD is...

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MARSHALL, N.C. (828newsNOW) — Following the catastrophic damage suffered by Marshall during Hurricane Helene, the town has been looking to rebuild or relocate many buildings in its downtown area. These assessments include Marshall Town Hall, which officials have announced will be demolished and reconstructed...

ASHEVILLE, N.C. (828newsNOW) — Travelers heading through the mountains this Thanksgiving should be prepared for delays on Interstate 40 in the Pigeon River Gorge. The North Carolina Department of Transportation reminded drivers that ongoing repairs from Tropical Storm Helene have reduced the highway to one lane in...

TRANSYLVANIA COUNTY, N.C. (WLOS) — Authorities in Transylvania County are asking for the public’s help in locating a missing teen. The Transylvania County Sheriff's Office says deputies are once again searching for 15-year-old Michael Jethro Scott, who was last seen leaving his home on Selica Road at about 3:30 p.m....

Thanksgiving in Asheville usually conjures images of turkey and cranberry sauce, but my recent visit to Moose Cafe at 570 Brevard Rd unveiled a different savory star. Just a brisk drive from the Blue Ridge Parkway, this spot delivers the kind of warmth that wraps around you like a favorite sweater. Inside, the aroma...