Local News

Haywood County  #47 out of 100 in North Carolina Counites Length of Life

CHARLOTTE, N.C. – A Charlotte, North Carolina man pleaded guilty today to conspiracy to access a protected computer, for his role in an international “Tech Support Scam” that defrauded hundreds of victims, including seniors, of more than $3 million.

WASHINGTON – El Hadji Toure, 30, formerly of Laurel, Md., was found guilty today of murder and other charges stemming from the March 2017 slaying of artist Corrina Mehiel, whose body was found in a rowhouse in Northeast Washington, announced U.S. Attorney Jessie K. Liu and Peter Newsham, Chief of the Metropolitan Police Department (MPD).

The Asheville Fire Department has been working closely with technology partner First Due to release Community Connect, a website focused on protecting residents and their property in the most effective way possible during an incident or major disaster.

RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — It appears Republicans at the North Carolina legislature want to spend hundreds of millions of dollars less next year than Democratic Gov. Roy Cooper proposed in his state government budget.

Asheville, NC -- Asheville Police Department is asking for the public's help to find a missing Asheville woman.

Catawba County, NC -- I’m real sorry for what happened that day,” No words will ever make things right for our family.” Tina Swink said during sentencing on Monday.

McDowell County Sheriff's Office -- Fugitive sex offender arrested. After more than a year on the run, a convicted sex offender is back behind bars.

 McDowell County Sheriff Deputies searching for sex offender.

Raleigh -- North Carolina Roy Cooper Office Press Release - March 14, 2019 

Raleigh -- North Carolina Governor Roy Cooper Office Press Release March 6, 2019 

WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. (AP) — A federal court judge will hear motions in a lawsuit over a North Carolina law that mandates the revocation of drivers' licenses for unpaid traffic tickets, even if the driver can't afford to pay.

Clay County, NC -- 

March 5 at 6:30 PM ·
***The Clay County Sheriff’s Office in Hayesville North Carolina request the public’s assistance in locating two brothers***

-Missing two juvenile brothers from Hayesville North Carolina
-Joseph Plott -Age 13
-Scott Plott—Age 17

The Clay County Sheriff’s Office in Hayesville North Carolina request the public’s assistance in locating two brothers- Ages 13 & 17.

City of Asheville Feb 2019 announced the City of Asheville Down Payment Assistance program.

Waynesville, NC -- On Face Book today the Waynesville Police Deapartment reported the following: