Lees-McRae College in Banner Elk First BearWise Campus in U.S.
Banner Elk -- January 15, 2023: Lees-McRae College in Banner Elk, North Carolina has been named the first "BearWise" campus in the country. The designation, which is given by the North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission, recognizes the college's efforts to promote coexistence between humans and bears.
Housing Assistance Available for Those Affected by Pandemic-Related Losses
If you are struggling to pay your rent, mortgage, or utilities,
Asheville Police Arrest Four Fugitives
Asheville -- January 13, 2023: On January 11, while carrying out crime prevention measures in north Asheville,
the Asheville Police Department detectives and officers collaborated to apprehend four
6 Charged in Madison County Quadruple Stabbing
Madison County -- January 10, 2023: On Janurary 9, 2023, Madison County Sheriffs Office responded
to a call to an Airbnb home in Marshall at 183 Gid Flynn Road.
Husband Kills Wife, Children, Himself in Highpoint NC
On January 7, 2023, there was a murder-suicide at a residence in the 2700 block of Mossy Meadow Drive, three adults and two children died.
Investigators found Robert J. Crayton, Jr. (B/M, 45) shot and killed
NC Senior Dog Helped by Dog Rescue After Owner Can't Afford Cargo-Transport
Charlotte -- January 9, 2023: An animal rescue group, Fubabies, in North Carolina is looking for a home for a dog abandoned at Charlotte's airport.
After her owner couldn't afford the transport cargo fee
Code Purple Issued for Monday Ahead of Freezing Temperatures
Buncombe County -- January 8, 2023: As frigid weather hits Asheville and nearby areas
on Monday, Jan. 9, a Code Purple has been issued.
Investigation Continues in Death of Macon County Man after "altercation" in "ongoing dispute"
A 911 call about a dispute sent Macoisn County Deputies to a Walnut Creek residence around noon on January 1, 2023.
Deputies identified a man victim at the scene where there had been an altercation.