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Update: SC man charged with murder in Tunnel Road shooting death in Asheville, police say
Editor's note: This story has been updated with information on a suspect arrest. ASHEVILLE - An East Asheville shooting April 18 has left one person dead, police said. Asheville Police responded to the 160 block of Tunnel Road around 3:13 p.m. for reports of a gunshot wound, APD spokesperson Rick Rice said in...
Three arrested as report of stolen vehicle also turns up fentanyl
ASHEVILLE, N.C. (WLOS) — Three people were arrested on drug charges as Asheville police responded to a report of a stolen vehicle from Henderson County. Asheville Police Department officers responded to an apartment complex on Granada Street Monday, April 15, around 11:26 a.m. to investigate a report of a stolen vehicle.
Chick-fil-A to offer free nuggets to Upstate, Asheville
SPARTANBURG, S.C. (WSPA) – Participating Chick-fil-A restaurants in the Upstate and Asheville area are offering a free 8-count nugget starting Monday, April 22 through Tuesday, April 30. The restaurant said the promotion is valid through the Chick-fil-A app. Guests will be able to use the app to redeem the reward at participating locations. The limit […]
NC woman: seriously injured by horse at Asheville Airbnb owned by bank fraudster
A Mecklenburg County woman is suing after she said she was horribly injured by a horse at an Asheville area short-term rental owned by a notorious bank fraudster. Stephanie Bantle filed the March 22 lawsuit in Buncombe County Superior Court against Airbnb Inc. and Shawn Johnson, the owner of a large STR business...
Public input about HCA’s handling of Mission Health is key, new independent monitor says
Dogwood Health Trust has chosen Boston-based Affiliated Monitors as the new independent monitor to oversee HCA Healthcare’s compliance with its purchase agreement of Mission Health system. The monitoring firm’s engagement began April 1, according to Dogwood. HCA and the state Attorney General’s Office each consented to the pick....
Woodfin café temporarily closed due to apparent sinkhole
BUNCOMBE COUNTY, N.C. (WLOS) — A business in Buncombe County that opened just months ago has already experienced a setback with an apparent sinkhole showing up in their parking lot. The sinkhole is located in the lot in front of the Undertow Café in Woodfin. A truck got...
Weaverville man pleads guilty in attempted murder, carjacking of Mars Hill postal worker
ASHEVILLE - A Weaverville man has pleaded guilty in the September 2023 carjacking in which he shot Mars Hill postal worker Teresa Ramsay in the face. In October 2023, Jaden Isaiah Garay, 24, was indicted by the Department of Justice in connection with the attempted murder and carjacking of Ramsay, who had been working with the U.S. Postal Service since 2017.
Man wins North Carolina jackpot without buying ticket in store, officials say
RALEIGH, N.C. — A North Carolina man won a big lottery prize after buying a lucky ticket and never had to step in a store to do it, officials said. Officials with the NC Education Lottery said Jason Cole, of Waynesville, tried his luck on a $1 Cash 5 ticket and won a $100,000 jackpot Friday night.
Cleanup underway after years of waste piles up at Smokey Park Highway property
BUNCOMBE COUNTY, N.C. (WLOS) — Buncombe County has owned a piece of land on 1475 Smokey Park Highway since 2006, but Michelle Jenkins, owner of Dawg House Salon of Candler, has been dealing with constant trash that has been continuously piling up for years. On Tuesday, many started to...
'Not sustainable:' Primary care doctors burned out, leaving shortage in mountains
ASHEVILLE, N.C. (WLOS) — A nationwide doctor shortage is causing major concerns for those living in the mountains. A common complaint is that there simply aren't enough doctors, specifically primary care, to handle the number of people living in Western North Carolina. News 13 found out that it's a...
Wanted: Asheville police seek whereabouts of man accused of setting fire at apartment
ASHEVILLE, N.C. (WLOS) — Asheville police are searching for a man accused of intentionally setting a fire at an apartment complex in late March. According to a release from the Asheville Police Department (APD), firefighters with the Asheville Fire Department (AFD) responded to a reported fire at an apartment complex on Atkinson Street on March 31. Officials say the fire caused substantial damage inside a unit. No one was inside the apartment at the time of the fire.
Downtown After 5 2024 season starts April 19: What to know about Asheville concert series
The Asheville Downtown Association has unveiled the 2024 concert lineup for the 36th annual Downtown After 5. Downtown After 5 gives residents and visitors the chance to enjoy live music in the heart of downtown Asheville. Event organizers aim to highlight a nonprofit partner with themes that celebrate "diverse musical genres, food and beverage offerings, local makers and community initiatives."
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