Asheville police join ‘Operation Crash Reduction’ to curb high crash fatalities in October
ASHEVILLE, N.C. (WLOS) — During October, law enforcement agencies across the state will increase patrols, including the Asheville Police Department. Historically, October has a high number of deadly crashes on North Carolina roadways compared to other months. “October and November are two of the most dangerous months...
Deputies investigating shooting after man found dead in Buncombe Co.
BUNCOMBE COUNTY, N.C. (FOX Carolina) - The Buncombe County Sheriff’s Office reports it is investigating a shooting after a man was found dead on Wednesday. Deputies said they responded to Kreston Drive near the Madison County line around 6 p.m. for a report of a gunshot wound. William Jennings Brian Clay III, 55, was...
Taco Tuesday meets National Taco Day in Asheville
ASHEVILLE, N.C. (828newsNOW) — It’s a double celebration in Asheville on Tuesday as locals mark Taco Tuesday and National Taco Day. National Taco Day is observed on the first Tuesday of October, falling on Oct. 7 this year. While its exact origins are unclear, the day has been celebrated in some form since at least...
Sheriff’s office notes increase in illegal dumping after Helene, issues warning
YANCEY COUNTY, N.C. (WLOS) — The Yancey County Sheriff's Office is cracking down on illegal dumping and said it has seen a "notable rise" in reports of illegal dumping in the county. In a social media post, the sheriff's office said, "The Yancey County Sheriff’s Office is reminding residents...
Illegal debris dumping prompts Yancey County to issue public warnings
BURNSVILLE, N.C. (WLOS) — Private contractors are suspected of illegally dumping debris in Yancey County to avoid paying dump fees at the landfill. Yancey County Planner Chris Sigmon said this week, public warnings are going out courtesy of the Yancey County Sheriff’s Facebook page. "We think it’s being...
Inmate who escaped faces federal indictment on eight charges including first-degree murder
ASHEVILLE, NC. (WLOS) — The man accused of killing a Cherokee County detention employee now faces federal charges in addition to state charges. According to the Cherokee County Sheriff’s Office, Kelvin Simmons was an inmate who escaped while being taken for a medical visit outside the jail on June 30. They claim he...
Violent crime drops in Asheville, but quality-of-life issues persist, police data shows
ASHEVILLE, N.C. (WLOS) — Crime in Asheville has dropped over the past two years, but many say perception still lags behind reality. Asheville Police Department data shows that overall arrests are down about 4% since 2020, and violent crime has fallen 28% since its 2022 peak. Yet quality of life reports, including...
Despite government shutdown, Helene housing program to ‘continue as normal,’ state says
A federally funded housing program launched in the aftermath of Tropical Storm Helene will continue uninterrupted — at least for now — despite the recent shutdown of the federal government, according to the state’s Department of Commerce. “At the present time, our operations to support housing recovery in Western...
Counterfeit cash leads to federal charges after fake bills surfaced in Haywood County
HAYWOOD COUNTY, N.C. (WLOS) — Two South Carolina men are now facing federal charges for passing counterfeit $100 bills at a Haywood County grocery store. A federal grand jury in Asheville indicted Brandon Michael Bolding and Joshua Ray Mabry on three counts of passing counterfeit obligations or securities. The...
North Carolina artist creates ‘Bluebirds of Hope’ from glass shattered by Helene
An artist in western North Carolina is creating beauty from the devastation of Helene, as her community continues to recover one year after the historic storm.
