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Answer Man: Construction at Craggy prison in Woodfin? What's going on with the site?
ASHEVILLE - Today's burning question concerns a construction project at one of the two Woodfin prisons. Have other questions for our staff? Email Executive Editor Karen Chávez at KChavez@citizentimes.com and your question could appear in an upcoming column. Question: What is the construction project that appears to be going...
Mars Hill seeks input from residents on new bike and pedestrian path
MARS HILL - The town of Mars Hill is moving forward with a number of projects in which it and Town Manager Nathan Bennett have been working to see finalized for years. The projects include a bike and pedestrian path, as the town has published its community input survey on the topic on its website. ...
Two people arrested in Unicoi after deputies find over a kilogram of methamphetamine
UNICOI, Tenn. (WJHL) – The Unicoi County Sheriff’s Drug Interdiction Deputies arrested two individuals on Thursday after discovering over one kilogram of methamphetamine, according to a release from Chief Deputy Frank Rogers. After making a traffic violation stop on Interstate 26 in the Temple Hill area, deputies reportedly discovered the following upon searching the vehicle. […]
Rebels' Clark To Run Track At Carson-Newman
South Greene’s Ava Clark isn’t finished with her high school track and field career. But when she is, she’ll take her athletic ability to Carson-Newman University after signing with the school on Monday. “It’s amazing,” Clark said. “I’ve grown up around sports my entire life so it just makes sense to go and do it four more years.” Clark has had a stellar four years on the South Greene track...
Officers searching for suspect following armed robbery in Asheville
ASHEVILLE, N.C. (FOX Carolina) - The Asheville Police Department said officers are investigating following a recent armed robbery at a business in the area. Officers said the robbery happened around 9:53 p.m. on May 9 at a convenience store along Amboy Road. According to officers, surveillance footage showed a masked...
Wanted suspect in March assault that left man unconscious in parking lot arrested, charged
ASHEVILLE, N.C. (WLOS) — A wanted suspect in an assault that left a man unconscious in an apartment complex parking lot in March has been taken into custody, officials said Friday, May 10. A spokesperson with Asheville Police Department said detectives located Kaseem Carltrelle Simmons, age 29 (05/04/1995) on...
AdventHealth kicks off listening sessions after receiving approval for new Weaverville hospital
Beginning this week, members of the public can share their thoughts about AdventHealth’s plan to add more beds to a hospital it is building in Weaverville. The nonprofit healthcare provider is holding a series of listening sessions as it seeks permission to expand its coverage in Western North Carolina.
Strong storms moving through Asheville area, WNC May 8: Power outages, flooding possible
This afternoon, Western North Carolina was beginning to see the effects of wild weather slated to last for seven days. A severe thunderstorm warning ended at 2 p.m., leaving over 2,000 Duke Energy customers in Buncombe County without power in the aftermath of the storm. The May 8 severe...
Musicians from Rural America: Violin and Banjo
A 15-year-old violinist introduces us to his charming coastal community of Damariscotta, Maine and a talented young banjo player brings us into her musical home in the foothills of Leicester, North Carolina. Co-host/violinist Tessa Lark draws on her own childhood in Kentucky as she reflects with Peter Dugan on the stories and performances of these talented young musicians from rural communities. Don't miss the videos of each hometown visit at fromthetop.org.
Massive Hail in North Carolina: How it forms
A powerful supercell thunderstorm moved through the western North Carolina mountains and dropped massive hail in the Asheville area on Wednesday. This picture is from Barnardsville in Buncombe County, north of Asheville. Forrest Tainio took this photo of the hailstone that is nearly 3 inches in diameter. This was one of the largest hailstones on record in western North Carolina. Imagine hearing hundreds of them pounding down on your home's roof!
Weather Warn Day: Severe storms dump rain, hail, topple trees -- more expected overnight
ASHEVILLE, N.C. (WLOS) — -- Update (7 p.m.) Severe Thunderstorm Warnings are out for parts of Western North Carolina, including portions of Buncombe, Henderson and Rutherford counties. Large hail and damaging winds are expected. A big hail producer in Northern Buncombe County moved through Barnardsville around 1:30 p.m., heading...
4-day-old newborn dies after being bitten by a dog, sheriff says
GREENE COUNTY, Tenn. (WVLT/Gray News) – A 4-day-old infant died after being bitten by a dog in Tennessee, according to the Greene County Sheriff’s Office. Sheriff Wesley Holt said the newborn was bitten at a home and taken to Greeneville Community Hospital around 10:30 a.m. Monday. The baby...
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