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MCDOWELL COUNTY, N.C. (FOX Carolina) - The McDowell County Sheriff’s Office announced that a South Carolina man has been charged with raping a McDowell County child. Deputies said that 47-year-old Samuel Bradshaw of Conway, S.C. was charged with felony statutory rape of a child 15 years of age or younger and felony ind

PARKERSBURG, W.Va. (WTAP) - The man facing charges for the disappearance and murder of Gretchen Fleming has waived his extradition in North Carolina. Court documents show that Preston Pierce submitted a waiver of extradition on Thursday, May 28. The extradition hearing was originally scheduled for Friday, June 5. Parke

ASHEVILLE, N.C. (828newsNOW) — After decades of preparation, the I-26 Connector project officially broke ground in April 2026, marking a major step for the revamped Asheville interstate. The progression of the project has prompted questions about the impact the ambitious undertaking will have on local people and roadwa

BUNCOMBE COUNTY, N.C. (WLOS) — Interest in affordable housing projects has surged across Buncombe County since Helene, but local leaders say funding, housing supply and workforce shortages continue to present significant challenges. Buncombe County Commissioner Parker Sloan said the county began focusing more intention

For many homeowners, cleaning the dryer vent falls to the bottom of the maintenance checklist, somewhere between washing the windows and dusting the baseboards. But overlooking a dryer vent can create bigger problems over time, including higher energy bills, unnecessary wear on appliances and increased fire risk. To he

Construction along Waynesville’s commercial corridor is ready to begin its next major phase. A contractor for the N.C. Department of Transportation will close the U.S. 74 West offramp to Russ Avenue (Exit 102) from Monday, June 8 through Sunday, Aug. 30. The closure is necessary for the safety of drivers and crews who

ASHEVILLE, N.C. (828newsNOW) — Asheville residents could soon see changes aimed at increasing housing options across the city, while officials are also considering redirecting millions of dollars in Tropical Storm Helene recovery funds to help more homeowners rebuild. Those were among the key topics discussed during a

HENDERSONVILLE, N.C. (WLOS) — *UPDATE: Iveen Michael Langston-Lopez has been found safe, Hendersonville officials confirmed Wednesday afternoon. Hendersonville police are asking for the public’s help locating a missing teen who they say ran away early Wednesday morning. Iveen Michael Langston-Lopez, 14, was last seen a

In a unanimous vote Tuesday night, the Buncombe County Board of Commissioners signed off on the county’s largest-ever budget. The $698 million spending plan for fiscal year 2026-27 — roughly 12% larger than the current budget — includes increases to each of the tax rates under the county’s control.

The escalating frequency of extreme weather events – from devastating hurricanes and wildfires to widespread floods – is not only causing physical destruction but also triggering a surge in anxiety . However, mental health experts offer practical strategies to mitigate this stress , emphasising the critical role of pre