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Asheville police seek help to find suspects targeting pedestrians with water pellet guns
ASHEVILLE, N.C. (WLOS) — The Asheville Police Department is asking for the public's help in identifying individuals involved in recent incidents where Orbeez-style water pellet guns were used to target pedestrians. In the past week, APD responded to several reports of unknown suspects shooting what is believed to be...
Voting rights at risk after Supreme Court makes it harder to challenge racial gerrymandering
In two recent rulings, the conservative justices handed state lawmakers new power to redraw congressional maps to their liking – including in ways that end up diluting the Black vote.
These paramedics are for more than just emergencies in N.C. communities
On a street corner east of Durham’s downtown, Cheryl Riley spotted a woman sitting on a ledge outside a grocery store, her upper body bobbing back and forth. Riley, a Durham County paramedic, pulled over her Ford Expedition with bright blue and yellow markings and asked the woman if she could take her vitals. After getting a go-ahead, Riley checked her blood pressure and oxygen levels.
Buncombe tax study says 'no race or income' inequalities, but identifies 'distortions'
ASHEVILLE - As Buncombe County gears up for reappraisal 2025, County Appraiser Keith Miller presented a tax assessment equity report during the Board of Commissioners July 16 briefing that found no evidence of race or income-based inequalities but did find indications of bias in favor of or against certain property types.
What to do this weekend in The 828: July 19-21
ASHEVILLE, N.C. (828newsNOW) — After a long work week, you deserve a break! Check out some great events going on around Western North Carolina this weekend. Check out some awesome arts and crafts! From July 18-21, artisans will fill both the concourse and arena levels of Harrah’s Cherokee Center-Asheville with a variety of crafts ranging from contemporary to traditional works of clay, wood, metal, glass and much more.
Livingston Apartment fatal shooting caught on video; son's bond reduced; 2nd man arrested
ASHEVILLE - A 23-year-old facing an attempted first-degree murder charge appeared in court July 16 for actions his defense attorney said were “inarguably reasonable and prudent.” The same day, a second man was arrested in connection to the June 24 fatal shooting at Livingston Apartments. Isaiah Rayshawn Waddell, 23, of Asheville, was arrested on June 25 and charged with attempted first-degree murder for shooting a 16-year-old juvenile who fatally shot his mother – Ashley Ryan Waddell –...
Craft Fair of the Southern Highlands returns for its 77th year
ASHEVILLE, N.C. (WLOS) — The 77th Annual Craft Fair of the Southern Highlands has returned to the mountains. Every July and October, Harrah’s Cherokee Center in downtown Asheville hosts the craft fair for four days. This year's fair is filled with over 100 vendors who are showcasing the...
Drought persists in Western Carolinas but relief is in sight with expected showers, storms
ASHEVILLE, N.C. (WLOS) — The drought continues to be an issue across much of the Southeast region. As of today's drought monitor update, more of the Western Carolinas are experiencing worsening drought conditions. A Stage 1 drought is now in place for 87% of our region, while 21% are...
The ADA – A deep dive
The ADA (Americans with Disabilities Act) was passed in 1990. Local disability educator and activist Priya Ray of DIYabled notes that many non-disabled individuals aren’t aware of the ADA and its policies, and makes an effort to raise awareness this Disability Pride month!. On Open Air’s series, This Crip...
Gwinnett County Man Detained On Statutory Rape Charges
On July 3, the Gwinnett County Sheriff’s Office apprehended a man for reportedly bringing a 14-year-old girl from North Carolina to Georgia. On July 3, the United States Marshals reached out to the Sheriff’s Office Trafficking and Child Exploitation and Gang Units for assistance in locating the missing girl.
UNCW researchers discover new parasite affecting North Carolina bay scallops
Native bay scallops in North Carolina are under threat and this time the culprit is a parasite. According to the University of North Carolina Wilmington researchers, they have discovered an undescribed trematode parasite that is infecting native bay scallops. The parasite was discovered in 2012 by Ami E. Wilbur ’85,...
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