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Asheville police seek missing woman last seen over 2 weeks ago
ASHEVILLE, N.C. (WLOS) — Asheville police are asking for the public's help in finding a missing woman last seen earlier this month. Police say Amber Nicole Montana, 39, was last seen on April 4, 2024, in the area of 3 South Tunnel Road. She's described as a white female,...
Online petition calls for charges against NC group caught on camera pulling cubs from tree
ASHEVILLE, North Carolina (WLOS) -- A group of individuals are pushing for charges to be filed days after the North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission determined there would be none against a group caught on camera pulling bear cubs from a tree. Last week, a group was seen on video pulling...
Missing: Henderson County man last seen after hospital release
HENDERSON COUNTY, N.C. (WLOS) — The Henderson County Sheriff's Office is asking the public for help locating a missing man. They say 58-year-old Michael Westlake, of Hendersonville, was reported missing on April 20,2024. Officials say he was recently released from Pardee Hospital and has mobility issues. Anyone with information...
$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...
Guilty Plea in Drug Trafficking Case
Asheville -- April 23, 2024: On February 14, 2023, Asheville Police Department (APD) officers carried out surveillance and crime prevention. Donterian Steffon Shivers, 34, was seen sipping a beer in a local park, while seated in his car. Officers watching Shivers exposed his beltline during the surveillance noticed a weapon tucked under his pants. Shivers' car left Walton Street, and the APD pulled him up for having an open container and a hidden weapon.
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.
How one powerful word fuels West Henderson softball's success
HENDERSONVILLE — West Henderson softball has lost only one game through 14 this season, so it hasn’t faced much adversity. At least until April 12, when then-undefeated Franklin hung a five-spot during a massive two-out rally in the top of the fourth inning to take a four-run lead. The Falcons never panicked. ...
Increasing bear encounters: Expert provides safety tips for summertime in Asheville
ASHEVILLE, N.C. (WLOS) — As the temperature continues to rise, so does your chance of encountering a bear. With spring here and summer upon us in the mountains, the amount of people hiking and camping in Western North Carolina will be increasing. North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission Special Projects...
Strategic grants tackle a youth opportunity gap
ASHEVILLE, N.C. (828newsNOW) — A youth literacy project, summer school programs, school nutrition and special needs transportation will benefit from $237,000 of Strategic Partnership Grants the Asheville City Council awarded on Tuesday night. Since 2022, the Strategic Partnership Grant program has awarded just over $1 million to 21 programs...
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.
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