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3 say they were attacked, beaten at Asheville 'Palestinian Resistance' event
ASHEVILLE, N.C. (WLOS) — Three Asheville residents, including an elderly man, told a News 13 crew they were assaulted during a speaking session at "Another Carolina Anarchist Bookfair" on Saturday, June 29. David Moritz, Monica Buckley and Bob Campbell went to the West Asheville Library to attend an event...
Fatal shooting at Livingston Apartments: Asheville police release cause of death, timeline
ASHEVILLE - About 20 gunshots were reportedly heard in Livingston Apartments the night a mother died after a fight involving multiple weapons June 24, according to recently released police records. The first police officer arrived at the apartment complex on Livingston Street about 8:02 p.m., after a 911 call reported gunshots at 7:58 p.m., according to officer call notes. Officers found four people, three suffering from gunshot wounds and one from blunt force trauma, according to previous...
Asheville police seek public's help to identify person of interest in library assault
ASHEVILLE, N.C. (WLOS) — The Asheville Police Department (APD) is asking for the public's help in identifying a person of interest in the West Asheville Library Assault investigation. On Saturday, June 29, three people, two of them Jewish, attended a seminar hosted by "Another Carolina Anarchist Bookfair." The seminar...
Buncombe County Sheriff’s Office request for information
Deputies with Buncombe County are attempting to identify the vehicle and driver pictured here. This individual is wanted for theft of a motor vehicle and theft from a motor vehicle. This incident took place in the Leicester community. We ask that anyone with information please contact Deputy Altland at (828)...
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...
Opinion: One year later, some goodness has emerged from Beignet’s stabbing death
Sometimes, trying to make sense of the senseless is impossible in this world. That pretty much remains the case in the slaying of Liesbeth and Tom Mackie’s beloved dog, Beignet, who was stabbed to death in June 2023 while Liesbeth Mackie played pickleball at Weaver Park. A deeply troubled man attacked the 35-pound dog with a knife, killing her, after Liesbeth Mackie had secured 11-year-old Beignet with a long leash by the courts, as she often did.
Buncombe County issues statement regarding June 29 incident at West Asheville Branch Library
On June 29, an outside group reserved a meeting room at West Asheville Branch Library under the name Another Carolina Bookfair for the purpose of an unspecified workshop. This was not a County sponsored event. During the event above, the staff Librarian, who was not in the meeting room was...
Asheville Fire Department launches Community Risk Reduction division
The Asheville Fire Department (AFD) is excited to announce significant developments that align with its commitment to continuously improve services and expand capabilities. In response to community feedback gathered through various sessions and surveys, AFD recognizes the need for increased community risk reduction efforts. In January, Fire Chief Mike Cayse...
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