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Larceny report leads to three arrests on several charges
2+ hour, 34+ min ago (263+ words) From 7 PM today to 7 PM Sat. for Jackson, Transylvania, Henderson, Buncombe, Polk, Rutherford, McDowell, Yancey, Mitchell & Avery Counties. Until 7 PM Saturday. Graham, Macon, Swain, Jackson, Haywood, Madison, Rutherford, Polk, Burke, McDowell Counties. Gusts up to 55 mph. For high elevations across…...
DHS to deploy body cameras to federal officers in Minneapolis, Noem says
5+ day, 1+ min ago (295+ words) (TNND) " Federal officers in Minneapolis will receive body cameras, Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem said on Monday. "Effective immediately we are deploying body cameras to every officer in the field in Minneapolis," Noem wrote on social media. According to Noem…...
Court suspends Graham County Sheriff Brad Hoxit, hearing for his removal set for Feb.
1+ week, 1+ day ago (396+ words) WEATHER WARN DAYS Friday, Saturday, Sunday & Monday for a frigid cold storm system that could bring snow and gusty winds. For all of our area from 4 P.M. Friday to 7 A.M. Sunday for heavy snow, travel impacts, winds to 55 mph and blowing snow....
Wanted fugitive arrested on federal probation violation, in possession of drugs, firearm
2+ week, 2+ day ago (136+ words) WLOS News 13 provides local news, weather forecasts, traffic updates, notices of events and items of interest in the community, sports and entertainment programming for Asheville, NC and nearby towns and communities in Western North Carolina and the Upstate of South…...
Minnesota shooting sparks renewed focus on police use-of-force training in WNC
2+ week, 2+ day ago (684+ words) For the entire region from 7 a.m. Saturday to 1 p.m. Monday. Accumulating snow, sleet & freezing rain will create many travel impacts. ASHEVILLE, N.C. (WLOS) " When police officers encounter a moving vehicle, the decision to use deadly force is among the most dangerous and scrutinized…...
Man to pay $1M fine, serve up to 16 years after pleading guilty to drug trafficking
2+ week, 3+ day ago (291+ words) For the entire region from 7 a.m. Saturday to 1 p.m. Monday. Accumulating snow, sleet & freezing rain will create many travel impacts. ASHEVILLE, N.C. (WLOS) " A Buncombe County man has been ordered to pay a $1 million fine in addition to serving up to 16 years in…...
2025 report: Asheville police see drop in violent crime but rise in property offenses
3+ week, 4+ day ago (138+ words) WLOS News 13 provides local news, weather forecasts, traffic updates, notices of events and items of interest in the community, sports and entertainment programming for Asheville, NC and nearby towns and communities in Western North Carolina and the Upstate of South…...
3 charged with armed robbery after Facebook Marketplace gun sale gone wrong
3+ week, 4+ day ago (12+ words) 3 charged with armed robbery after Facebook Marketplace gun sale gone wrong'WLOS...
Polk County man facing 3 counts of attempted murder in deputy-involved shooting
4+ week, 1+ day ago (26+ words) Polk County man facing 3 counts of attempted murder in deputy-involved shooting'WLOS Polk County man facing 3 counts of attempted murder in deputy-involved shooting...
2 Marion residents charged after fentanyl found during traffic stop, deputies say
1+ mon, 2+ hour ago (135+ words) MCDOWELL COUNTY, N.C. (WLOS) " Two Marion residents face multiple felony charges after authorities said a large amount of fentanyl was recovered during a traffic stop on Jan. 4, 2026. MAN PLEADS GUILTY TO FENTANYL AND METH TRAFFICKING, SENTENCED TO AT LEAST 70 MONTHS The…...