News Staff [Buncombe County] The Human Relations Commission of Asheville wants to know why their recommendations to City Council about homeless camp solutions have been left in limbo, including using funds to improve living conditions at known transient sites, instead of using that money to kick them off the property. As homeless encampments pop up around Buncombe … Read more
ASHEVILLE, N.C. — An accidental Christmas Day shooting has left a 3-year-old child hospitalized in Asheville, authorities said. A 911 call was placed around 2:30 p.m. Saturday reporting that a child had accessed a firearm and the weapon accidentally discharged, according to the sheriff’s office in Henderson County, which is just east of Sylva. An … Read more
AAA predicts crowded roads and skies as you head back home from the Christmas holiday, with air travel nearly tripling over 2020. More than 109 Million Americans will hit the road, board airplanes or take other transportation trying to make it back home through Jan. 2, with airlines seeing a 184% increase from last year, … Read more
Adam Kimsey will join the Franklin Town Council after the board unanimously appointed him to fill a two-year unexpired term. The open seat on the board was left vacant by Jack Horton, who was elected as mayor in November. By law, the board is allowed to appoint someone to fill the.post. -0-
An eight year saga between Macon and Jackson County has finally reached a resolution as the Macon County Board of Commissioners approved a new county border. After leadership in both counties debated back and forth for the better part of the last decade, the state of North Carolina finally reached a decision solidifying the border … Read more
FRANKLIN, N.C. (AP/WSPA) – A $180,000 bond has been set for a North Carolina FedEx delivery driver charged in multiple holiday heists in Macon County. The Macon County Sheriff’s Office says Gregory Thomas Bufkin was arrested on numerous charges after he was tied to nearly a dozen thefs in the Highlands area while he was … Read more
Santa came early this year, delivering lower gas prices just in time for Christmas. The national average price of gasoline is down 10 cents per gallon from Thanksgiving, according to GasBuddy. Prices at the pump are expected to continue to fall into the New Year, providing some much needed relief to drivers in 2022. -0-
If you’re heading home for Christmas you’ll have lots of company. AAA predicts crowded roads and skies, with air travel nearly tripling over 2020, as more than 109 Million Americans hit the road, or board airplanes through Jan. 2, to gather with family and friends for the holidays. Although health officials advise you will still … Read more
It’s going to be a black Christmas this year, but probably not for the reasons you suspect. A new trend is shining the light on “Black” Christmas trees this holiday season. And, although not everyone’s cup of tea, it is proving to be a growing trend, as homes don darker decor, from the classic Christmas … Read more
Tis the season…for porch pirates. Authorities say package thefts typically increase during this time of year so if you’re not going to be home for a delivery it’d be smart to have a contingency plan for pick up before thieves grab it from your doorstep. -0-