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Armed man arrested after breaking into a downtown Asheville, North Carolina business, officials say
ASHEVILLE, N.C. — Police arrested a man armed with a gun after he broke into a downtown Asheville, North Carolina business, officials said Tuesday. (Above video is the Tuesday morning headlines for July 16, 2024.) Rick Rice with the Asheville Police Department said officers responded just after 6:30 a.m....
Juvenile charged with murder following fight
A 17-year-old suspect has been charged with first degree murder following a fight that left a man dead, according to the Asheville Police Department. APD officers responded to a report of a fight with weapons at an apartment complex on Depot Street around 7:22 p.m. on July 13. There, they found a man suffering from serious injuries from the altercation.
Asheville councilwoman's nephew murdered; local community leader speaks on violence
ASHEVILLE, N.C. (WLOS) — Asheville Councilwoman Sheneika Smith has confirmed that her 29-year-old nephew Caleb Savon Gilliam was murdered on Saturday, July 13, outside of the Livingston Heights apartment complex. The Asheville Police Department (APD) reported that a fight erupted outside of the complex at Livingston Street and Depot...
'Good-hearted man': Asheville City Council member's nephew killed in fight July 13
ASHEVILLE - After Caleb Savon Gilliam was killed in a fight at Livingston Street Apartments July 13, his family shared about the Asheville local and son, including his aunt, City Council member Sheneika Smith. "With heavy hearts, the Gilliam and Smith families regretfully announced the earthly transition of a great...
Local Man Sentenced to Over 9 Years in Prison for Multiple Felonies
Hendersonville – Lafoy Ball Jr., 57, of Hendersonville, was recently sentenced to a minimum of 110 months and a maximum of 144 months in prison after pleading guilty to three counts of Felony Larceny, including one Felony Larceny from a Construction Site. Ball also acknowledged his status as a Habitual Felon during the hearing. The sentencing was presided over by the Honorable Superior Court Judge Peter Knight.
Asheville Police Department opens Broadway public safety station records desk to public
The Asheville Police Department is pleased to announce the opening of the records desk at the Broadway Public Safety Station. Staffing of the records desks aims to provide accessibility and convenience for North Asheville residents seeking to file police reports. Community members can now visit the Broadway Public Safety Station,...
Vacant homes acquired by DOT for I-26 Connector becoming havens for drug users, neighbors say
Residents of East West Asheville say vacant homes now owned by the NCDOT to make way for the upcoming I-26 Connector project have become havens for drug users and people experiencing homelessness. Cathy Sherman said she moved to Asheville eight years ago and bought a house just off Hanover Street...
Cyber expert warns of increased scam risks during Amazon Prime Day
ASHEVILLE, N.C. (WLOS) — Tuesday, July 16 is the start of Amazon Prime Day and many are excited about the online deals that come with it. But, this is also a time for online scammers to come for a shopper's personal information, and they can do it in multiple ways.
Bridge dedication ceremony to take place for slain deputy
HENDERSONVILLE, N.C. (828newsnow) — The community is coming together on Thursday to honor a fallen hero. The bridge located on Hendersonville’s Four Seasons Boulevard at the I-26 overpass is being dedicated to Henderson County Deputy Ryan Hendrix, who was killed in the line of duty in September 2020. A dedication ceremony is planned for July 18, starting at 9 a.m., outside the front entrance of the sheriff’s office, located at 100 North Grove Street in Hendersonville.
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