The Rosman High School community came together Friday night to honor the life and memory of one of its students who died earlier this week.
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- 'Once a Tiger, always a Tiger': Rosman High School honors student who died
- Asheville names Rafael Baptista as next assistant city manager
The city of Asheville has tapped Buncombe County's current director of strategy and innovation to serve as its next assistant city manager.
- Construction starts soon for new pool at Malvern Hills Park, set to open in 2028
A long-awaited swimming pool is advancing at Malvern Hills Park, with construction expected to begin before the end of the year.
- Blue Ridge Parkway visitation climbs as nearby businesses rebound from Helene
The Blue Ridge Parkway has welcomed more than a million additional visitors compared to last year.
- Jackie Stepp sworn in as Asheville's police chief, sets priorities for department
Jackie Stepp was sworn in as Asheville’s permanent police chief at City Hall Friday morning, taking the department’s top job after more than 21 years with APD.
- Waynesville welcomes familiar face as new town manager: 'It truly is a homecoming'
The Town of Waynesville's nationwide search for a new town manager has ended with the familiar face of former assistant town manager Amie Owens returning.
- Franklin holds ribbon-cutting ceremony for its first all-inclusive playground
The Town of Franklin has opened its first all-inclusive playground, giving children who may have mobility challenges a place to play with other children.
- NC property tax amendment raises concerns over local services
North Carolina voters have approved a constitutional amendment giving state lawmakers greater authority to limit local property tax increases.
- 'Heartwarming': Climbing group receives PETA award for rescuing dog stranded on cliff
A western North Carolina-based rock climbing school received an award from a major international animal rights group.
- Burnsville ABC Store manager accused of embezzling over $200K
A manager at Burnsville ABC Liquor & Spirits is facing charges related to the embezzlement of over $200,000 from the store, state safety officials announced.
- Asheville still waiting for first fall freeze more than 2 weeks past average
Asheville is more than two weeks past its average first fall freeze date. Temperatures have yet to reach 32 degrees or lower.
- 2 men sentenced to prison for fentanyl trafficking in Buncombe County
Two men were sentenced to serve years in prison after trafficking amounts of fentanyl were found during separate traffic stops.
- Buncombe County buildings illuminated green to honor veterans
Two Buncombe County buildings are glowing green at night in a show of support for veterans.
- Asheville airport travelers receive ornaments made from Helene-damaged trees
Echoes of the Forest handed out handcrafted ornaments made from salvaged wood from Helene.
- Henderson County bond could pay farmers to keep their land when facing big offers
More than 31,000 Henderson County voters supported funding for farmland preservation, reflecting interest that extends well beyond the farming community.
- $1M grant aims to help break cycle of addiction, repeat offenses in Buncombe County
Buncombe County received a $ 1 million grant for programs that help people break the cycle of addiction and repeat offenses.
- Buncombe County seeks public input on restoring three Helene-damaged river parks
Residents have a chance to help shape the future of three river parks in north Buncombe County that suffered significant damage during Hurricane Helene.
- 2 arrested after dog, cats found in poor condition in Dana, sheriff's office says
A man and a woman are facing charges after a dog and several cats were found in poor condition, the Henderson County Sheriff’s Office said.
- Mayor Manheimer's legacy: $6M effort to prevent homelessness in Asheville
Although Asheville Mayor Esther Manheimer lost her re-election bid this week to Councilwoman Kim Roney, one of her lasting legacies may be a $6 million grant.
- Ask 13: Why are speed limits different along the newly widened I-26?
As the yearslong Interstate 26 widening project between Hendersonville and Asheville nears completion, drivers can expect some changes to speed limits.
- Congressman-elect Jamie Ager outlines Helene recovery push ahead of swearing-in
Jamie Ager is looking ahead to Washington, where he says securing Helene recovery funding for western North Carolina will be his top priority.
- More than 11 inches of rain triggers record river flooding along Georgia/Tennessee border
More than 11 inches of rain fell in parts of north Georgia Wednesday night into Thursday morning, sending the Ocoee River in Copperhill, Tennessee.
- North Carolina man charged with aiding suicide after Lugoff crossbow death, sheriff says
A 37-year-old North Carolina man has been charged with helping a person commit suicide after a deadly crossbow incident in Kershaw County, according to the Kers
- Buncombe County logs 917 provisional ballots, 11th-highest total in North Carolina
Buncombe County Elections Director Corinne Duncan said the county had the 11th-highest number of provisional ballots in North Carolina, with 917.
- Answer Man: What is Asheville’s debt load? Could City Council appoint Manheimer to fill soon-to-be vacant seat?
I’m hoping you can enlighten us. I’d like to know what Asheville owes, including "off the books" stuff like unfunded pensions. City websites don’t offer up such a summary that I can find. Rating services don’t offer up a summary, though they give Asheville excellent ratings…
- Buncombe County man faces 5-7 years in prison for armed robbery at car wash: DA
A 24-year-old man from Buncombe County will serve up to seven years in prison after an armed robbery at a local car wash, officials said.
- Man charged after officer-involved shooting in Fletcher
A man is facing an assault on a law enforcement officer with a firearm charge after shots were fired in Fletcher on Tuesday, Nov. 3.
- What comes next after Andrews’ Senate win as SC Democrats eye 2028 battleground
If anyone asks the South Carolina Democratic Party, Dr. Annie Andrews' electoral victory over incumbent interim Sen. Darline Graham marks a dramatic shift in th
- Duke Energy uses new solar, battery storage to prepare for electricity demand this winter
As temperatures drop and people begin to turn up the heat, the demand for electricity is expected to rise across western North Carolina.
- 50+ people rescued after overnight flash flooding along Georgia-Tennessee border
Heavy rain from thunderstorms along the Georgia-Tennessee border caused overnight flash flooding, creating dangerous conditions for residents.
