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6 days ago

Asheville man sentenced to 20-29 years for sexual abuse of a minor

Cameron Lee McCullough, 34, was sentenced in Buncombe County Superior Court to a mandatory prison term of 240-348 months after pleading guilty to felony sexual exploitation of a minor.

Ornate vintage clock with Roman numerals and gold trim mounted on a decorative post against a blue sky.

6 days ago

New all-way stop installed at frequent crash site in Black Mountain

The North Carolina Department of Transportation has turned a Black Mountain intersection into an all-way stop in an effort to reduce crashes at the site.

Asheville City SC players celebrate after clinching the South Central Division title with a 2-1 victory over Birmingham Legion WFC, earning a berth in the USL W League playoffs.

6 days ago

Asheville City SC clinches second straight USL W League division title

Lauryn Mateo's two goals lift the Blues past Birmingham Legion as Asheville secures its third consecutive playoff appearance

Night scene of red and white fireworks exploding above a dark neighborhood, with silhouettes of houses and spectators at ground level.

6 days ago

Local city, county government offices to close for Fourth of July weekend

The Fourth of July holiday is just around the corner. While Western North Carolina prepares for fireworks, cookouts and other red, white and blue festivities, local government offices will be closed.

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6 days ago

Hearing delayed for teen, co-defendant in Fairview family killings

Star Grant, Devan Loving await rescheduled hearings as defense attorneys cite early-stage proceedings and logistical issues in delay

Orange diamond traffic sign with bold black text: 'ROAD CLOSED AHEAD' on pavement, close-up poster-style warning.

6 days ago

I-26 West overnight closures scheduled this week in Asheville

Closures affect westbound traffic between Exit 37 and Exit 33, weather permitting

Western North Carolina is in for a stretch of hot, humid weather this week

6 days ago

Asheville weather: Heat, humidity to build this week ahead of July 4 weekend

The National Weather Service says temperatures will rise into the mid-90s with heat index values near or above 100 degrees across the region

7 days ago

Asheville Housing Authority to cut workforce by more than half

HACA cites financial challenges as it restructures operations, outsources services and refocuses on affordable housing

Families, soccer players and community members gathered during Asheville City Soccer Club's community partnership event Saturday in Asheville.

7 days ago

Asheville City Soccer Club gives back to community

Players, coaches and community organizations connected with families while supporting Babies Need Bottoms

Side-by-side headshots: left a man with a beard and receding hairline in an orange prison shirt; right a smiling woman with light brown hair outdoors.

1 week ago

Grant, Loving to be arraigned Monday in Fairview triple homicide case

Star Melody Grant, 16, and Devan Loving, 28, are set for arraignment on first-degree murder charges in the May killings of her parents and grandmother

Sign for Pisgah View Apartments on a maroon board in front of a brick apartment building and greenery.

1 week ago

A breakdown of OD deaths, drug arrests in Asheville public housing

Pisgah View Apartments accounts for largest share of incidents, according to police data

Helene counties

1 week ago

Free wildfire mitigation available for WNC land owners after Helene

North Carolina Forest Service program offers prescribed burns, defensible space treatments and fuel reduction at no cost in 39 disaster-declared counties

A used syringe on the ground in West Asheville

1 week ago

Asheville police: Detailed tips help crack down on trafficking, OD hotspots

As Buncombe County ranks fifth in North Carolina for fentanyl-positive deaths, Asheville police say detailed anonymous tips help investigators prioritize drug cases and overdose hotspots

Sign reading 'LAZY OTTER RIVER ACCESS' announcing it is now open to the public, with blue sky and trees in the background.

1 week ago

French Broad River access point reopens for public use near Mills River

Henderson County has regained a recreational river spot, now open for public use at the former site of Lazy Otter Outfitters.

A chaotic battle in a forest: a rider is knocked from a white horse as soldiers clash with swords nearby.

1 week ago

Strangeville: Revolutionary War Ghosts of the Carolina Backcountry

Ahead of America 250, Revolutionary War folklore links Western North Carolina’s Overmountain Men to ghostly legends from the Battle of Kings Mountain.

Orange diamond traffic sign with bold black text: 'ROAD CLOSED AHEAD' on pavement, close-up poster-style warning.

1 week ago

Car crash on I-26 East leads to 3-lane closure

Eastbound I-26 drivers should be alert to a three-lane closure past Exit 37.

Speaker in a blue suit addresses an indoor political rally, with Roy Cooper banners and American flags behind him.

1 week ago

Roy Cooper makes economy-focused stop in Asheville on U.S. Senate campaign trail

Over 150 members of the Asheville community gathered Friday to watch former North Carolina Governor Roy Cooper deliver an economy-focused speech in a stop on his campaign to win a seat in the United States Senate.

Close-up of a woman's shoulder and hand with turquoise nails, a gold ring, and white sunscreen on the skin at the beach.

1 week ago

Heat, sweat and sunscreen: How summer weather can harm jewelry

Routine maintenance and professional cleanings can help protect engagement rings, bracelets and other frequently worn pieces

Swannanoa River Road near Britt Drive is shown on June 26, 2026, where a developer has proposed a 549-unit multifamily housing project.

1 week ago

Apartment project could reshape Swannanoa River Road in Asheville

Three-phase, 549-unit development near Britt Drive includes podium parking structures, new stormwater infrastructure, 22% open space and a $75 million buildout

1 week ago

Alexander, Leicester areas hit by power outages

Officials say fallen trees and limbs caused damage to electrical infrastructure

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