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1 dead, 1 arrested after domestic violence call turned standoff in Buncombe County
WEAVERVILLE, N.C. (WLOS) — A standoff between one person and law enforcement earlier Thursday, July 4, that started out as a domestic violence call is now being investigated as a homicide, officials said. Just before 3 p.m., Buncombe County Sheriff's deputies and Weaverville police were seen surrounding a home...
Domestic violence incident results in homicide investigation, deputies say
BUNCOMBE COUNTY, N.C. — The Buncombe County Sheriff's Office has confirmed a woman is dead in Weaverville, North Carolina. A large police presence could be seen near the Squirrel Ridge Drive and Ebernickle Lane area in Weaverville, North Carolina on Thursday afternoon. Deputies said they responded to a wellness...
Buncombe County deputies respond to wellness check, charge man in homicide
BUNCOMBE COUNTY, N.C. — The Buncombe County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a homicide that happened Thursday in Weaverville. Deputies said they responded to a wellness check at 5 Ebernickle Lane. When they arrived, deputies said they found Diane Lofland deceased. After investigating, deputies charged Eric Gentle with first-degree...
Dialing for dollars: Artist grants can offer key support
Asheville-based glass artist Kathryn Adams describes individual creatives like herself as “smaller than a small business — more like a microbusiness.” In addition to serving as their own marketer, accountant and inventory specialist, artists also have to look out for opportunities to grow their enterprises. “Nobody’s going...
Local experts weigh in as dengue cases surge across country, rise in NC
ASHEVILLE, N.C. (WLOS) — There is a public health emergency in the United States as cases of dengue fever soar. The World Health Organization defines dengue as a viral infection that spreads from mosquitoes to humans, most common in tropical and subtropical climates. As of May, there have been...
Mayor Sees Bright Future For Town
Weaverville – Weaverville Mayor Patrick Fitzsimmons sees only good things for the town as it grows into a powerhouse in Buncombe County. A new hospital, doubling the capacity of the water treatment plant, and other positive indicators point to a bright future, says Fitzsimmons. “Weaverville is really at a...
Man Charged in Weaverville Death July 4th
Buncombe County -- July 5, 2024: On Thursday, deputies from the Buncombe County Sheriff's Office responded to a wellness check. at 5 Ebernickle Lane in Weaverville, NC. Upon arrival, they found Diane Lofland deceased. Following an initial investigation, the Buncombe County Sheriff's Office has charged Eric Gentle with First Degree...
16 dengue cases reported in NC, including Buncombe: What to know about mosquito-borne virus
There are many reasons to look forward to summertime, from beach weather to planning the perfect getaway. Then, there are those pesky mosquitoes that try to land on you, ruining all the fun. As if the swat, itch, and scratch routine weren't enough of a nuisance, Americans have something else...
Video adds more detail to fight at anarchist seminar
ASHEVILLE, N.C. (828newsNOW) — A video circulating on social media shows a little more of what happened when a fight broke out at a seminar at West Asheville Library last weekend. A video posted on Facebook and Instagram shows part of the events leading up to the fight and...
Asheville Watchdog: PFAS – Forever Chemicals Linked to Serious Health Issues – Found Above Safe Levels at Five Buncombe, Henderson Mobile Home Parks
Written by Victoria A. Ifatusin, Asheville Watchdog. Residents of five mobile home parks in Buncombe and Henderson counties rely on water systems that exceed the limit of PFAS compounds, known as forever chemicals, putting them at greater risk of cancer and other illnesses. Two of the parks had nearly double...
New 114-unit apartment proposed for Arden; 35% of units for 'workforce housing'
A new housing complex has been proposed for Arden, with over a third of the units to be designated for "workforce housing," the developer has said. The development would be made up entirely of studios and one-bedroom apartments. The new development, called "Altitude," will be located off of Clayton Road...
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