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23 charged, 13 arrested after joint operation targets trespassing, theft, other crimes
ASHEVILLE, N.C. (WLOS) — Nearly two dozen people were charged and 13 arrested after a joint operation between the Buncombe County Sheriff's Office and Asheville Police Department targeting reported crimes on the border of city limits. Police said the special operation was initiated after receiving community complaints about trespassing,...
Missing Man with Mobility Issues Henderson County
Henderson County -- April 24, 2024: Henderson County Sheriff's Office: Missing Person Michael Westlake, 58, of Hendersonville,. was reported missing to the Henderson County Sheriff's Office on April 20, 2024. He was recently released from Pardee Hospital and has mobility issues. Anyone with information as to his whereabouts is asked...
Asheville's long-standing Jacksons Western Store could be on the move
ASHEVILLE, N.C. (WLOS) — A long-standing store along Interstate 240 could be on the move soon. Jackson’s Western Store has been in business for decades in Buncombe County. The plan is for that to continue, but not inside its current building located at 641 Patton Avenue, just off the Bowen Bridge.
Highway Patrol: Driver identified in fatal dump truck crash on U.S. 64 in Rosman
The North Carolina State Highway Patrol has released the identity of the dump truck driver who was killed in a single-vehicle crash on April 22 in Rosman. Sgt. Jim Contas told the Times-News on April 24 that the woman has been identified as Carolyn McCall Lund, 63, of Transylvania County. He said the call about the accident came in at 12:37 p.m. April 22, and that the accident happened on U.S. 64 West in Rosman near Silversteen Road.
$1 million Mega Millions ticket purchased in Asheville; lottery numbers for April 23
The Mega Millions lottery jackpot continued to rise as no one guessed the winning numbers this Tuesday, April 23. Grab your tickets and check your numbers below to see if you're the game's newest millionaire. Mega Millions numbers 4/23/24 ...
Family of victim in fatal New Leicester Highway motorcycle crash speaks after guilty plea
ASHEVILLE, N.C. (WLOS) — The driver who caused a fatal motorcycle crash nearly one year ago pleaded guilty to involuntary manslaughter this week, and now the victim's family has spoken out. Cody Lewis, 30, was driving his motorcycle on New Leicester Highway on May 9, 2023, when he was...
Man arrested on drug trafficking, gun charges in Asheville
ASHEVILLE, N.C. (FOX Carolina) - The Asheville Police Department said they arrested a man on drug trafficking and gun charges on Monday. Police were conducting crime prevention on Haw Creek Road and Spruce Hill Court at around 5:20 p.m. Officers attempted to make contact with 35-year-old Parish Dewight Suber, but...
BUZZ to hold benefit; birding trail to open; Chamber events, creek project set
The BUZZ to hold benefit for Hope Coalition The BUZZ, touted as Hendersonville's first sober bar, will be holding the inaugural BUZZ Bash for Recovery to benefit Hope Coalition on April 27. Doors open at 6:30 p.m., with music beginning at 7 p.m. The BUZZ is located at 225 S. Grove St. While admission...
Suspect in custody after drugs and a gun seized in WNC
A suspect who tried to flee police in Western North Carolina is now in custody on drug and weapons charges. The Asheville Police Department says they tried to approach the suspect just before 5:30, Monday evening.
WNC Nature Center responds to video of group disturbing bear cubs for selfies
ASHEVILLE, N.C. (WLOS) — One week after a video surfaced of a group of people pulling young bear cubs out of a tree and taking pictures with them, the Western North Carolina Nature Center is sharing perspective on the incident caught on video. On Wednesday, April 24, WNC Nature...
Coral Springs retired police chief conducts active shooter training to Hendersonville PD
On Valentine's Day in 2018, Tony Pustizzi was the police chief of the Coral Springs Police Department when the unthinkable happened. A gunman opened fire in Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, Florida, and by the time it was over, 17 people were dead, making it the deadliest high school massacre in United States history. The gunman was later identified as Nikolas Cruz, who was convicted of 17 counts of premeditated first-degree murder and was given 34 consecutive life sentences without the possibility of parole.
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