Buncombe Co. Helene debris removal nears completion with 2.46 million cubic yards removed
BUNCOMBE COUNTY, N.C. (WLOS) — Buncombe County is nearing the completion of Helene debris removal, more than 10 months after the storm, with Aug. 13 marking a key achievement in the process, according to a news release from the City of Asheville. On Aug. 13, Buncombe County crews demolished...
Man who shot viral video at local dump sues Haywood sheriff, dump owner
A Prince George’s County, Maryland, man whose viral video of a confrontation with a group at a dump in Haywood County drew outrage and polarized viewers has said he will file a federal civil rights lawsuit against several parties, including Haywood County Sheriff Bill Wilke. Mosely Matheson, managing partner...
Backpack giveaway aims to equip Asheville area kids for school
ASHEVILLE, N.C. (828newsNOW) — John McClung Roofing will host its annual Backpack Giveaway on Aug. 16, aiming to provide 1,000 backpacks filled with school supplies to children in Western North Carolina. The free event will take place from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Edington Center, 133 Livingston...
Man receives over 20 years for Asheville hotel shooting
ASHEVILLE, N.C. (WSPA)– A man has been sentenced to over 20 years in prison for a shooting at an east Asheville hotel in February, which left two people seriously injured. 22-year-old Edzavious Javon Lindsay pleaded guilty to multiple charges, including two counts of attempted first-degree murder, robbery with a...
Helene: A Journey of Hope (River Arts District)
ASHEVILLE, N.C. (WLOS) — Residents and business owners in Asheville's River Arts District have worked tirelessly over the past 10 months to rebuild and reinvent their community after the devastation caused by Hurricane Helene. The district, known for its vibrant arts scene, is seeing a resurgence as locals come...
Patient called for help from Mission bathroom 29 minutes before someone found him. By...
A patient who died in February after calling for help in a Mission Hospital emergency department bathroom went 29 minutes with no response as multiple staff members passed by the door with a call light flashing above, according to documents obtained by Asheville Watchdog. By the time an employee entered...
130 key acres outside Asheville protected from development
Over 100 acres in West Asheville have been protected from development, conserving wildlife habitats and scenic views. The Southern Appalachian Highlands Conservancy purchased 130 acres at Starnes Cove near Deaverview Mountain from former landowner Kathy Hamilton. “This property is one of the few large, undeveloped...
Felon charged after trying to ditch firearm during police pursuit, APD said
BUNCOMBE COUNTY, N.C. (WLOS) — A felon in possession of a firearm was arrested early Sunday, Aug. 10, according to an Asheville Police Department press release. Around 2:38 a.m., APD said officers tried to make contact with Kwan Dante Allen, 34, on Atkinson Street. Allen ran away on foot...
Fugitive who killed 2 in violent rampage had romantic relationship with caseworker, suit alleges
The Buncombe County pretrial services worker assigned to monitor Ryan Ricky Houston — a Weaverville man who committed one of Western North Carolina’s most horrific crime sprees a year ago — was in a romantic relationship with him, according to the attorneys representing the estate of Houston’s murder victim in a...
Asheville considers stricter panhandling rules
Asheville City Council is preparing to vote on a proposal that would restrict panhandling along many of the city’s commercial corridors. The Asheville Police Department and City Manager Debra Campbell have said the update to city ordinances would improve safety for pedestrians and drivers, as well as give officials...
