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Deputies: Man charged with murder after fatal Lake Lure shooting

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, N.C. (FOX Carolina) - The Rutherford County Sheriff’s Office said a man is being held without bond after a fatal shooting in Lake Lure on Tuesday morning. Deputies said Preston Alexander is facing charges of murder and possession of a firearm by a felon. According to deputies,...

Lake Lure, NC · 10h

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Missing father found dead after search in Linville Gorge

The search for a missing father in the Linville Gorge has ended after rescue crews found his body Tuesday morning.

Mcdowell County, NC · 16h

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Deputy catches suspect after chase through western NC kudzu patch

A man is facing multiple charges after deputies said he led them on a foot chase through a kudzu patch Friday.

Rutherford County, NC · 11h

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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 · 1d

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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...

Henderson County, NC · 5h

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Two WNC men sentenced in separate fentanyl trafficking cases

Buncombe County, NC · 1d

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Morning 3: Man charged after woman found dead in burning house in Cleveland County -- and other news

Morning 3 is a quick roundup of stories we think you should know about to start your day. Check out those stories and more below. Man charged with murder after woman found with fatal injuries at Cleveland County house fire. Investigators believe the woman was killed before the fire. Details...

Cleveland County, NC · 1d

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Hendersonville, North Carolina and the Waverly Inn

I am a guest at the beautiful 1898 Waverly Inn, the oldest surviving inn in Hendersonville. “We have been making guests feel comfortable since they arrived by train or stagecoach,” says the internet page introduction. The 1898 Waverly Inn was built during a tourism-building boom in Hendersonville, NC....

Hendersonville, NC · 1d

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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 · 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 · 12h

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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

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Man charged with DWI after pedestrian killed on Old Leicester Highway

BUNCOMBE COUNTY, N.C. (WLOS) — A man is charged with driving while impaired after a fatal crash involving a pedestrian on Old Leicester Highway just before 4 p.m. Monday, Nov. 9. Sgt. H. M. Onderdonk of the North Carolina State Highway Patrol said 67-year-old Bruce Hensley was struck and...

Asheville, NC · 12h

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Driver charged after pedestrian killed in crash in western NC, troopers say

BUNCOMBE COUNTY, S.C. (FOX Carolina) - The North Carolina State Highway Patrol reports a driver has been arrested after a pedestrian was killed in a crash on Monday. Richard Tener, 45, is facing a charge of driving while impaired. Troopers responded to Old Leicester Highway near Foster Estate Drive. A...

Buncombe County, NC · 1d

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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Thousands of Buncombe County seniors could face Medicare changes, local nonprofit steps up

BUNCOMBE COUNTY, N.C. (WLOS) — With thousands of Buncombe County residents facing Medicare plan changes next year, a local nonprofit is offering a free class to help seniors navigate their coverage options online as demand for counseling grows. An analysis of federal Medicare data by Medicare On Main found...

Buncombe County, NC · 1d

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Empty shoes to honor lives lost on Asheville-area roads

ASHEVILLE, N.C. (828newsNOW) — Empty pairs of shoes will serve as a reminder of lives lost on North Carolina roads when law enforcement officers, safety advocates and community members gather in Asheville on Sunday, Nov. 15. The remembrance comes as traffic deaths have declined in Buncombe County and across...

Buncombe County, NC · 1d

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From collaboration to classroom impact: How Glenwood Elementary is strengthening instruction

When fourth grade teacher Tina Flynn missed two days of instructional planning to attend district professional development in McDowell County Schools, she returned to Glenwood Elementary School knowing her colleagues had everything covered. Natalie Morgan, the team’s go-to teacher for math, had helped prepare the lessons. Flynn didn’t need to question whether the instruction was rigorous, aligned to standards, or missing important components. She simply needed to familiarize herself with what the team had developed.

Marion, NC · 1d

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Dog-Friendly Black Mountain, NC: Where to Eat, Drink, Walk and Stay With Your Pup

Where to eat, drink, walk, shop and stay with your dog in Black Mountain, Swannanoa and Old Fort, NC. Black Mountain is a dog town. Walk down Cherry Street or State Street on any nice afternoon and you’ll see pups waiting patiently under patio tables, getting water bowls at the brewery and making new friends on the sidewalk. Folks here love their dogs, and most local businesses are happy to welcome yours too.

Black Mountain, NC · 1d

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Beacon Park developers give an update on construction progress

SWANNANOA, N.C. (828NewsNow) — Beacon Park developers held a news conference on Nov. 9 at the 42-acre site, giving an update on the construction progress and the anticipated date of completion, which is now only months away. Casey Watkins, the co‑founder of Beacon Village and the founder/board chair of...

Swannanoa, NC · 1d

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Tryon Hounds Barn Tour highlights historic cantilever structure

COLUMBUS—An unusual cantilever barn inspired by historic structures in Tennessee’s Cades Cove gave visitors a glimpse into Appalachian building traditions and the artistic life of its 92-year-old owner during the […]

Columbus, NC · 1d

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