Yancey Sheriff’s Felony Arrest Report 1/9 – 2/11/26
(All persons innocent until proven guilty) Suzanne Stovall Armstrong, 70 years old of Burnsville, NC. Armstrong was issued a $15,000.00 bond. Melvin Quintin Choate, 70 years old of Burnsville, NC. Was arrested on 01-20-2026 for;. Failure to appear on Felony charges. Choate was issued a $10,000.00 bond. Robert Allen...
Buncombe County health officials address measles myths and urge vaccination
BUNCOMBE COUNTY, N.C. (WLOS) — As North Carolina works to battle the spread of measles, health officials are working to battle measles myths, which were a big part of an online discussion on Wednesday with local doctors, including Buncombe County’s medical director. One common misconception medical professionals...
Western NC man accused of pretending to be officer wanted in another county
ASHEVILLE, N.C. (FOX Carolina) - The Asheville Police Department is asking the public for help in finding a man wanted for impersonating a police officer again. Officials said they are looking for 22-year-old Rodrigo Barrera-Lozada. He is wanted for two counts of impersonating a police officer in Asheville and is...
Troll takeover at North Carolina Arboretum ends Feb. 17 after record-breaking visitation
ASHEVILLE, N.C. (WLOS) — After drawing record-breaking crowds, the troll takeover at The North Carolina Arboretum is coming to a close. The exhibit debuted this winter, featuring 12 installations spread across the arboretum grounds. Officials say it has drawn record crowds, with visitation up 800% in the first two...
UNCA psychology department sees a 37% increase in declared majors in 2025, students say...
After four years of steady enrollment numbers, UNC Asheville’s psychology department has seen a 37% spike in declared majors this year, with 255 students choosing the field. Mark Harvey, chair of the psychology department at UNCA, says the reason for the sudden change isn’t as clear as the change itself.
Fork & Dagger: Cornerstone still reigns as Asheville’s go-to diner
Editor’s Note: Fork & Dagger is 828newsNOW’s anonymous restaurant review series, written by our independent Grub Scout—no freebies, no press perks, no agenda. Grub Scout pays full price, visits unannounced, and takes notes on food, service, atmosphere, and value. Each review reflects a recent, honest experience rated...
‘Kitchen table’ idea takes flight in Pigeon River Gorge
NCDOT partners with wildlife agencies on creative concept for bat habitat. Sometimes, it helps to step away from the workplace to get the creativity flowing. That’s what happened to Kenny McCourt, an N.C. Department of Transportation resident engineer overseeing a set of bridge replacement projects on Interstate 40...
NCDOT study shows Salisbury–Asheville passenger rail rebuild would create thousands of construction jobs, boost...
A new study from the N.C. Department of Transportation (NCDOT) rail division highlights the benefits of restoring passenger rail service between Salisbury and Asheville, a move that could boost construction employment and build links between western North Carolina and the rest of the state. Capital investment in the...
Hendersonville seeks nominations for Sustainability Hero Award
The City of Hendersonville invites the public to nominate a public employee or team who has spearheaded sustainability practices and initiatives. “This award is an important initiative to recognize those that go above and beyond for advancing sustainability practices for the City of Hendersonville,” said Virginia...
CEO of Highland Brewing appointed to advisory committee on WNC recovery
BUNCOMBE COUNTY, N.C. (WLOS) — North Carolina Gov. Josh Stein appointed Leah Wong Ashburn, CEO of Asheville-based Highland Brewing Company, to the Governor’s Advisory Committee on Western North Carolina Recovery as an at-large member. The announcement, made Wednesday, Feb. 11, was among several appointments to...
