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'Evidence destroyed': Audit finds mold, 'serious issues' in Buncombe Sheriff evidence room
ASHEVILLE - A recent assessment found the Buncombe County Sheriff's Office evidence room is over capacity and auxiliary storage areas have a worsened mold issue, which was first discovered in 2019. While pursuing accreditation from the Commission of Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies, Sheriff Quentin Miller requested a third-party assessment of the evidence room. CALEA sets standards for every aspect of law enforcement agencies, from training to the use of deadly force to evidence keeping. ...
NC Arboretum founding director George Briggs honored with Order of the Long Leaf Pine
ASHEVILLE - George Briggs, founding director of The North Carolina Arboretum who recently retired after 37 years of service, has been awarded membership in North Carolina’s highest honor society, the Order of the Long Leaf Pine. The designation, awarded by the Office of the Governor, was announced by UNC President Peter Hans, represented by incoming executive director Drake Fowler at a July 19 banquet held in observance of Briggs’ retirement. ...
WNC Food Scene: Back-to-school lunch and snack ideas from a registered dietician
In this week’s back-to-school WNC Food Scene we are giving you ideas to make mealtime fun for those little learners. We all know it’s easier for kids to learn when they have full bellies of nutritious food however, it can be tricky to come up with ideas throughout the school year.
Your guide to family fun in Asheville and WNC this week
It’s a packed calendar this week, but don’t miss the upcoming events and programs that require tickets or registration now. August means all the things get back on the schedule, so you will want to plan ahead. Happy back to school! Find the tips you need to make it a wonderful year at wncparent.com. Does your organization or business offer family-friendly events? Let us know! Stay in touch on social media @wncparent and get your events on...
HCA chased Mission doctors away and made a ‘debacle’ of emergency department, draft academic report says
A new working draft study out of Wake Forest University is the most comprehensive analysis of the personnel crisis at Mission Hospital to date, using hundreds of interviews, documents and media reports to tell the story of a mass exodus of doctors, a poor working environment for nurses and a dangerous situation for patients, all brought on by profit-centered management.
North Carolina police officer charged with felony in Capitol breach
EASTERN NORTH CAROLINA — Federal authorities have arrested a North Carolina police officer on charges related to the January 6, 2021 U.S. Capitol breach. 41-year-old John Joseph Carl of Pinetops faces charges of felony offense of obstruction of law enforcement during a civil disorder and misdemeanor offenses of entering and remaining in a restricted building or grounds, disorderly and disruptive conduct in a restricted building or grounds, disorderly conduct in a Capitol building, parading, picketing, and demonstrating in a Capitol building.
NCDHHS announces NC Medicaid Managed Care Children and Families Specialty Plan
RALEIGH — The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services today announced Blue Cross Blue Shield NC was selected to operate the Children and Families Specialty Plan. A first-of-its-kind initiative, the CFSP is a single, statewide NC Medicaid Managed Care plan that will wrap Medicaid-enrolled children, youth and their families in the child welfare system with seamless, integrated and coordinated health care.
Hot temperatures and scattered showers
GREENVILLE, S.C. — Temperatures heat up before scattered showers cool things d0wn. Meteorologist Dale Gilbert maps out new timing with a weekend outlook. Track rain and storms on the interactive radar here. Check the latest alerts in your area here. Watch live skycams from around the Carolinas here. Get...
The Wall of Honor pays tribute to Henderson County veterans
HENDERSON COUNTY, N.C. (WLOS) — "The Wall of Honor," a wall used to pay tribute to local veterans, was dedicated inHenderson County on Aug. 15. Located on the first-floor entrance of the Veterans Center in Hendersonville, N.C., the Wall of Honor takes the ribbons and badges of Henderson County veterans, commemorating their lives and service, with 21 local veterans being honored at the event by the inaugural installment of shadow boxes.
Banning price gouging, help for first-time homebuyers: VP Harris release economic plan in NC
Vice President Kamala Harris held a campaign visit in Raleigh on Friday.In a 28-minute speech before about 250 people, she promoted a broad set of economic proposals that she said would offer new tax breaks and lower the cost of living for Americans, aiming to address the financial concerns that are at the top of mind of voters and that Republican former President Donald Trump is trying to lay at her doorstep.She spoke at the Hendrick Center for Automotive Excellence on the Scott Northern Wake Campus of Wake Tech Community College.Harris' plans include a proposal for a federal ban on...
Red Cross volunteers continue to aid Tropical Storm Debby victims
AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) - People in the two-state are still recovering 10 days after Tropical Storm Debby impacted our area. On Friday, we visited our local Red Cross to see where they stand in recovery efforts. Up to 50 emergency shelters were opened up across Georgia, South Carolina and North...
North Carolina police officer charged with felony in Capitol breach
EASTERN NORTH CAROLINA — Federal authorities have arrested a North Carolina police officer on charges related to the January 6, 2021 U.S. Capitol breach. 41-year-old John Joseph Carl of Pinetops faces charges of felony offense of obstruction of law enforcement during a civil disorder and misdemeanor offenses of entering and remaining in a restricted building or grounds, disorderly and disruptive conduct in a restricted building or grounds, disorderly conduct in a Capitol building, parading, picketing, and demonstrating in a Capitol building.
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