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1 man dead from early morning shooting at Hillcrest Apartments July 26: APD investigating
ASHEVILLE - Asheville Police Department detectives are investigating an early morning shooting July 26 at Hillcrest Apartments that left one man dead. APD officers responded to a report of a gunshot wound at the Hillcrest apartment complex on Atkinson Street around 2:24 a.m. July 26, according to a news release from the department. ...
Highway Patrol: Driver dies following high-speed crash at I-26 airport exit
ASHEVILLE, N.C. (WLOS) — A driver died on July 26 following a high-speed crash that occurred on Exit 40, the Asheville Regional Airport exit, on Interstate 26 West, according to the North Carolina StateHighway Patrol. The call came in at approximately 9:28 a.m., the Highway Patrol told News 13.
Asheville Police Investigating Early Friday Morning Homicide
Asheville -- July 26, 2024: Asheville Police Department Press Release: APD officers responded to a report of a gunshot. wound at the Hillcrest apartment complex on Atkinson Street around 2:24 a.m. on July 26. There, they found Denzel Mcknight (07/07/1993) suffering from a gunshot wound. Mcknight was transported to Mission Hospital, where he succumbed to his injuries; next of kin has been notified.
1 dead after early-morning shooting in Asheville, marking 7th homicide of 2024
ASHEVILLE, N.C. (WLOS) — Asheville police are investigating a shooting early Friday morning that left one man dead. Police say officers were called to a reported gunshot wound at Hillcrest Apartments along Atkinson Street at around 2:24 a.m. on July 26. Officers found Denzel Mcknight, 31, with a gunshot...
Apartment complex shooting in Asheville, North Carolina, leaves 1 dead, police say
ASHEVILLE, N.C. — A shooting at a North Carolina apartment complex left one person dead early Friday morning, police said. The Asheville Police Department said officers responded to a call about a gunshot wound just before 2:30 a.m. at the Hillcrest apartments on Atkinson Street. When they arrived, police...
50-year-old's backyard side hustle brings in up to $8,400 a month: 'There's definitely room for everyone to do this'
Twice a week, Elizabeth Morosani gets up before 7 a.m., puts on her sun sleeves and spends the next three hours atop a John Deere lawn mower. Her side hustle requires it: She's converted 11 acres of her land, split between three properties around Asheville, North Carolina, into private dog parks. She rents out the spaces to local pet owners on an Airbnb-style platform called Sniffspot.
Elevated bacteria levels found in French Broad River; public urged to avoid water for now
ASHEVILLE, N.C. (WLOS) — Environmental non-profit Mountain True urges people to avoid swimming in the French Broad River at this time. People are advised to hold off from getting in the water for 24 to 48 hours, or until the water is less muddy. Samples show high bacteria levels...
Asheville, Buncombe tax hikes coming; some homeowners can get $500 back; NC has flat tax
ASHEVILLE - City and county property taxes are again going up, and to mitigate that, the local governments are offering homeowners with lower incomes up to $500 back − but some are questioning whether there are better ways to help those struggling with the area's high cost of living.
Asheville's Homelessness board will likely dissolve as work of new CoC begins
ASHEVILLE - The Homeless Initiative Advisory Committee, which for 16 years has worked to address homelessness in Asheville, voted July 25 to recommend dissolution of its board in an effort to consolidate work with the newly restructured Continuum of Care. The decision, though expected, seemed somewhat emotional for some members. There was a brief bout of applause after the vote, a few muttered "wow's," and expressions of gratitude for work that has stretched more than a...
Shooting at Asheville apartment kills 1
ASHEVILLE, N.C. (WSPA) – The Asheville Police Department said a man was shot to death early Friday morning at an apartment complex. Officers responded to a report of a gunshot wound at the Hillcrest Apartments on Atkinson Street before 2:30 a.m. Upon arrival, police located 31-year-old Denzel McKnight suffering from a gunshot wound. McKnight was […]
Asheville police investigating after 15 bullet holes found at home on Griffing Boulevard
ASHEVILLE, N.C. (WLOS) — An investigation is underway after Asheville police say 15 bullets struck a home on Griffing Boulevard in Asheville. The Asheville Police Department responded to a report of property damage on July 25 at a residence on Griffing Boulevard. According to a news release, the resident reported damage from bullet holes to the front of the residence.
Baby animals help break WNC Nature Center visitor record; beloved otter recently died
ASHEVILLE - With baby animals, Red Pandas and playful river otters, the Western North Carolina Nature Center not only brought a record number of visitors in 2023, but also a hefty $23 million economic boost to the area. Amid forthcoming additions and recent renovations, the Nature Center broke previous visitation records in 2023...
NCDOT: Interstate 26 major shift, I-40 bridge work postponed to early next week
ASHEVILLE, N.C. (WLOS) — Two interstate projects that were supposed to take place this weekend have been pushed to early next week by rain, according to the North Carolina Department of Transportation. A major shift in the Interstate 26 widening project originally scheduled for July 25 has now been...
Dessert for dinner? Asheville pastry chef rolls out limited time menu of sweet bites
ASHEVILLE - Follow small bites of savory Spanish dishes with other European-inspired sweet nibbles at La Bodega by Cúrate's one-of-a-kind dessert-centric pop-up. La Bodega, the sister restaurant to the James Beard Award-winning tapas bar, Cúrate, is bolstering its pastry program with a new, expanded menu pastry lineup designed to tempt diners to swap out dinner for dessert. The selections accentuate the downtown eatery’s Spanish pintxos, tapas and entrée menu.
BID backlash: Vandalism highlights lingering opposition
Last month two local business owners felt the sting of the backlash against a plan to add a downtown tax. Larry Crosby was running late on the morning of June 6. In the sun’s glare, he didn’t see the words and the symbol spray-painted on his car, so he jumped in and drove off.
Fourth TSA checkpoint line opens at Asheville Regional Airport to shorten wait times
ASHEVILLE, N.C. (WLOS) — Asheville Regional Airport has reported that it is screening a record number of passengers during the busy summer travel season. To help with the influx of passengers and longer wait times, the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) added a fourth line to its security checkpoint. According to a news release, the new line is using computed tomography (CT), a state-of-the-art scanner that allows passengers to keep their laptops, tablets and liquids inside their bag.
Asheville airport adds another screening lane to meet passenger demand
ASHEVILLE, N.C. (FOX Carolina) - The Asheville Regional Airport (AVL) said TSA installed a fourth security screening lane to meet passenger demand. According to the airport, it has experienced historic growth with over 2.2 million passengers in 2023. This summer, the airport has experienced two record-breaking days with over 6,400 passengers screened in one day.
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