Buncombe County faces capital spending spike
Buncombe County’s Board of Commissioners will soon face a difficult quandary: Just how ambitious should county government be about its infrastructure spending in the years to come?. As presented by county finance staff during a January 22 work session, the answer to that question could lead Buncombe to deploy...
This North Carolina Ice Cream Haven Makes Chocolate Fudge Legendary
Walking through downtown Asheville on a crisp evening, I caught a scent that stopped me mid stride. It was rich, sweet, and impossibly inviting, pulling me toward a storefront glowing with warmth. That aroma led me straight to Kilwins Ice Cream, Chocolate, and Fudge at 26 Battery Park Ave, Asheville,...
Urban Renewal film shows destruction of Asheville’s Black neighborhoods
Come to Asheville Community Theatre on Feb. 21 to see a special film that captures the impact of urban renewal on Asheville’s Black residents and neighborhoods. “Urban Renewal Impact” takes a hard look at Asheville’s past through the lens of those who lived it. This film traces how city leaders, long focused on...
Man pleads guilty to indecent liberties with minor in Buncombe County
ASHEVILLE, N.C. (WSPA) – A man pleaded guilty to indecent liberties with a minor in Buncombe County and will be deported under the Laken Riley act, according to the Buncombe County District Attorney’s office. 24-year-old Oscar Yubani Solis-Berduo pleaded guilty on Wednesday to felony indecent liberties with a minor....
Sheriff’s office responds after DHS calls out Asheville leaders amid ICE detainer request
BUNCOMBE COUNTY, N.C. (WLOS) — The Buncombe County Sheriff's Office (BCSO) has responded to a letter from the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) that cited previous statements regarding local enforcement of immigration law. On Tuesday, Feb. 10, DHS issued a news release regarding Juan Ramon Juarez-Talamantes, who...
Asheville passenger rail could bring $1B economic boost. What to know
As the U.S. Department of Transportation's Corridor I.D. program moves forward, potentially bringing passenger rail back to Asheville for the first time in 50 years, a newly finalized economic impact study has energized state rail advocates. “The Western NC rail corridor presents a unique opportunity to strengthen...
Victim identified in fatal Transylvania County landfill accident
BREVARD, N.C. (WLOS) — Warning: This article contains sensitive subject matter that some may find disturbing. Viewer discretion is advised. The victim in the Feb. 10 fatal accident at the Transylvania County Landfill has been identified, according to the Transylvania County Sheriff's Office. The Sheriff's Office said...
The Grey Eagle to host two bluegrass stars in co-headlining tour
Shelby Means and Maya de Vitry, two powerhouse bluegrass musicians, are teaming up for a special tour in which they share a bill, a band and the headline spot. And they’re coming to The Grey Eagle at 8 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 22, at 185 Clingman Ave., Asheville. “These midwinter...
Forest landowners can get funds for Helene recovery
Landowners with at least 10 acres of contiguous forest who experienced moderate to severe timber loss after Hurricane Helene may qualify for relief funds. Join EcoForesters, the NC Forest Service, and other natural resource professionals at a free workshop to learn who qualifies for the Timber Loss Relief Program,...
Off-Duty Virginia Police Officer Steals Car and Fires Multiple Shots at Woman
Car Jacking | iStock - Rattankun Thongbun The police officer wanted to steal another car in order to evade arrest after stealing from the department. The post Off-Duty Virginia Police Officer Steals Car and Fires Multiple Shots at Woman appeared first on MotorBiscuit .
