Violent prisoner who escaped nearly 4 decades years ago caught in Florida
Jorge Milla-Valdes had criminal history under another name including robbery and aggravated battery with a deadly weapon in ...
Helene impacted Asheville cemetery where Thomas Wolfe buried. WCU students assess damage
An archeological assessment by WCU students, in coordination with FEMA and others, inspects damage at Riverside Cemetery.
Asheville man arrested after luring, assaulting child at city park, bystanders say: APD
An Asheville man faces a felony charge after bystanders reported an alleged sexual assault of a child at a Weaver Park on March 11, police say.
Asheville code changes could make it easier to build housing along transit corridors
Developers say a new slate of regulatory changes to the city's Unified Development Ordinance will make it easier to build along transit corridors.
Asheville hotelier bankrupt after contractor lawsuits, unpaid $17 million and an empty hotel
An Asheville-based hotelier and politician filed for bankruptcy in early March as his company faces litigation from an asset management firm.
Undefeated McDowell girls basketball falls to Lake Norman in 4A Western Regional final
McDowell girls basketball couldn’t hold on to a fourth-quarter lead in the 4A Western Regional final against Lake Norman on Wednesday, falling 58-52 and ending their undefeated season.
A blood moon, total lunar eclipse, is coming: Will Western NC weather allow for clear viewing?
After a week of beautiful weather, the National Weather Service is predicting a rainy weekend. But all hope isn't lost for viewing the lunar eclipse.
Helene recovery: FEMA extension, free legal services, approaching deadlines, more
County briefings go live on Wednesdays at 11 a.m. The March 12 briefing offered a calendar of deadlines, info on a cemetery assessment and more.