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Inmate death at Henderson County Detention Center prompts investigation

HENDERSON COUNTY, N.C. (WLOS) — An investigation is underway after an inmate death occurred at the Henderson County Detention Center, according to authorities. The North Carolina State Bureau of Investigation (SBI) is conducting the investigation, as is standard procedure, according to the Henderson County Sheriff's Office. A spokesperson for...

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takingthekids.com

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We Ranked The 10 Best Breakfast Restaurants In Asheville, North Carolina And Here Is Who Made The Cut

One breakfast spot here hands you a free cup of coffee while you wait for a table. Another greets you with scratch-made biscuits and apple butter before you even order. I love that kind of hospitality. This mountain city in North Carolina takes its mornings seriously. One cafe grows produce...

Asheville, NC · 2d
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WSPA 7News

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Men sentenced after fentanyl uncovered in WNC traffic stops

BUNCOMBE, N.C. (WSPA) — Two men received sentences after separate traffic stops in Buncombe County led to the discovery of trafficking amounts of fentanyl. Both defendants entered guilty pleas, according to court officials. Habitual felon gets 6+ years in fentanyl case 39-year-old Louis Baird pleaded guilty to two counts of trafficking in fentanyl, possession of […]

Buncombe County, NC · 2d

WSPA 7News

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Escaped inmate found at Asheville hotel, taken into custody

36-year-old Travis Shaqwann Fair was found to be missing from the Federal Correctional Institution Edgefield's satellite camp on Sunday, November 8, around 12:15 p.m.

Asheville, NC · 1d

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Asheville HAZMAT team identifies white powder that sickened 22 workers at recycling plant

ASHEVILLE, N.C. (WLOS) — A white powder that sickened 22 people at a North Carolina recycling plant has been identified as urea, a chemical used in fertilizers and products that clean diesel fuel systems. Asheville Fire Department's hazardous materials (HAZMAT) team responded to Prime Recycling in Lenoir to help...

Asheville, NC · 1d

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12 Shigella cases reported in Buncombe County this year

ASHEVILLE, N.C. (828newsNOW) — Twelve cases of a highly contagious intestinal infection were reported in Buncombe County during the first nine months of 2026, as federal health officials warn that some strains of the bacteria responsible for the illness are becoming increasingly difficult to treat. The Centers for Disease...

Buncombe County, NC · 1d

FOX Carolina

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Deputies: Man charged in early-morning attempted armed robbery in western NC

BUNCOMBE COUNTY, N.C. (FOX Carolina) - The Buncombe County Sheriff’s Office said a man was arrested and charged following an attempted armed robbery. Deputies said they were called to an armed robbery in the New Leicester Highway and Old County Home Road area just before 2:50 a.m. on Wednesday.

Buncombe County, NC · 2d

hendersonville.com

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Hendersonville Sets November 17th Meeting on Proposed Old Sunset Hill Subdivision

A proposed 66-home subdivision off Old Sunset Hill Road will be the subject of a neighborhood compatibility meeting November 17th in Hendersonville. Residents can attend at City Hall or participate through Zoom. The meeting runs from 2 to 3:30 p.m. in the second-floor conference room at City Hall, 160 Sixth...

Hendersonville, NC · 20h

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UPDATE: Driver charged with DWI in pedestrian death on Old Leicester Highway

ASHEVILLE, N.C. (828newsNOW) — A driver has been charged with driving while impaired in connection to the death of a pedestrian on Old Leicester Highway on Nov. 9, according to the North Carolina State Highway Patrol. Emergency crews responded Monday afternoon to a report of a pedestrian struck by...

Asheville, NC · 2d

Asheville Citizen-Times

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Asheville restaurants open Thanksgiving Day, offering take-home meals

ASHEVILLE - Take a load off on Thanksgiving Day, Nov. 26, and enjoy a festive, gourmet meal at an Asheville restaurant. Many casual-to-fine dining establishments across the area will be open, though some may have limited holiday hours and special menus. If you're hosting at home or visiting someone else's and want a dish to add to the spread, catering menus offer a great option. Take a look at these holiday menus and plan to dine at a restaurant where you can break bread and share what you're most grateful for. Make a reservation soon, as seats are likely to fill up, and place your preorders for take-home meals before the businesses' deadlines. This list will be updated. Send your business's Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, New Year's Eve and New Year's Day restaurant and catering details and event information to tkennell@citizentimes.com. Restaurants open on Thanksgiving Day in Asheville Bargello Bargello at Kimpton Hotel Arras, 7 Patton Ave., will serve an Italian-and-Mediterranean-inspired, four-course, family-style prix fixe menu from 12-8 p.m. Nov. 26 featuring Thanksgiving classics, including turkey, stuffing, potatoes and more, for $99 for adults and $49 for children. RSVP via OpenTable or bargelloavl.com Capella on 9 Capella on

Asheville, NC · 1d

FOX Carolina

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BUNCOMBE COUNTY DEADLY CRASH

NORTH CAROLINA HIGHWAY PATROL CONFIRMS-- 67-YEAR-OLD *BRUCE HENSLEY* WAS HIT BY A WHITE TESLA-- TRAVELING WEST ON OLD LEICESTER HIGHWAY..

Buncombe County, NC · 1d

hendersonville.com

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Hendersonville Green Drinks to Examine Data Center Development November 12th

Hendersonville Green Drinks will focus on data center development during a November 12th program at The Local Table. The gathering, titled “Data Centers – Risks and Best Practices,” will take place at 1307 7th Avenue East in Hendersonville. Megan Kimball will examine the environmental impacts of data...

Hendersonville, NC · 2d

WLOS.com

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3 arrested after stolen car chase ends in Asheville crash: authorities

ASHEVILLE, N.C. (WLOS) — A traffic stop on I-240 in Asheville ended in a chase and crash after a deputy spotted a vehicle that was reported stolen, authorities said. At around 2:20 p.m. on Thursday, Nov. 5, a deputy with the Buncombe County Sheriff's Office saw the vehicle on I-240. Deputies pulled it over, and the vehicle initially stopped but then drove away, prompting a chase, according to the sheriff's office.

Asheville, NC · 2d

Asheville Citizen-Times

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WNC's top high school boys basketball players entering 2026-27 NCHSAA, NCISAA season

The 2026 North Carolina high school boys basketball season is set to begin on Nov. 11. East Henderson, Hendersonville and Smoky Mountain enter 2026 as Western North Carolina's top teams after returning most of their top players. With the season beginning on Nov. 11, here are 16 WNC boys basketball players to watch this season. BOLD PREDICTIONS FOR NCHSAA PLAYOFFS: Three bold predictions for WNC programs in 2026 NCHSAA football playoffs Gabe Clark Andrews | Guard | Senior Clark had 16.3 points, 4.2 rebounds, 4.0 assists and 1.8 steals per game while shooting 43% from the field and 38% from behind the 3-point line. Levi Clark Andrews | Guard | Sophomore Clark averaged 12 points, 4.2 rebounds, 2.2 assists. He shot 48% from the field and 38% from deep as a freshman. Jaylin Brewer East Henderson | Guard | Junior Brewer was named All-WNC First Team last season after averaging 16.3 points, 4.8 rebounds and four assists on 47% from the field and 33% from behind the 3-point line. Lance Parker Franklin | Forward | Senior Parker averaged 10.2 points, 7.3 rebounds and 1.5 assists, while shooting 48% from the field. Will Rauers Franklin | Guard | Senior Rauers is

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This 10-Acre North Carolina Sanctuary Lets You Meet Rescued Farm Animals Living Their Best Life

Somewhere just outside downtown Asheville, a goat is waiting to follow you around like a tiny, bearded tour guide. Nobody will charge you a dime to meet him, either. The pigs here may play it cool, and the geese may try to boss you around, but every animal on this property was rescued and now gets to live a calm, cared-for life. It is the kind of North Carolina outing that fits neatly into a free afternoon, works for kids and grandparents alike, and leaves you feeling like you did something good just by showing up.

Asheville, NC · 1d

WLOS.com

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Freezing temperatures, snow at higher elevations coming to western North Carolina

ASHEVILLE, N.C. (WLOS) — The coldest air of the season and the first accumulating snow at higher elevations are expected by the end of this week. A powerful cold front will plow through western North Carolina, with temperatures starting to drop Thursday, bottoming out around freezing by Friday morning.

Asheville, NC · 1d

biltmorebeacon.com

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Car wash holdup leads to up to seven years in prison

A man robbed a victim at gunpoint at a Buncombe County car wash while on post-release supervision for a previous felony conviction, resulting in a prison sentence of up to seven years. The victim stayed at the scene and contacted law enforcement, providing deputies with a description of the robber...

Buncombe County, NC · 21h

biltmorebeacon.com

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WNBA players to join Asheville Thanksgiving meal and turkey giveaway

A Thanksgiving meal, turkey giveaway and live music will bring the Asheville community together at the fourth annual Racing to Feed America event from noon-6 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 21, at the Arthur R. Edington Education & Career Center. Founded by Asheville native and former WNBA player Rhonda Mapp, the event...

Asheville, NC · 21h

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Convicted felon’s claims of innocence to Excel College students clash with court records

In Nicholas Dimitris’ telling, his journey from Asheville pastor and real estate developer to federal inmate 26895-058 resulted from threats by the FBI and government prosecutors. He portrays himself as an innocent victim. It’s a story Dimitris has told to successive classes at Excel College, a small Christian school...

Asheville, NC · 1d