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Police: Cyclist dead after apparent hit-and-run on Swannanoa River Road in Asheville
ASHEVILLE, N.C. (WLOS) — UPDATE: Police confirm they have identified and found the box truck. The Asheville Police Department confirms a male cyclist is dead following a hit-and-run wreck along Swannanoa River Road near the intersection with South Tunnel Road on Thursday, July 18. Investigators have closed off about...
Asheville police seeking help identifying suspects targeting pedestrians with water pellet guns
ASHEVILLE, N.C. (FOX Carolina) - The Asheville Police Department is asking for help in identifying suspects who targeted pedestrians with what resembled Orbeez-style water pellet guns. Officers report that they have responded to multiple reports over the past week of individuals being targeted by unknown suspects with what are believed...
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...
Suspect arrested in early morning break-in, Asheville police say
ASHEVILLE, N.C. (828newsNOW) — Asheville police say a suspect accused of breaking into a business on Patton Avenue has been taken into custody. A release from the Asheville Police Department (APD) said officers responded to a business on Patton Avenue around 6:37 a.m. on July 15 to investigate a breaking and entering. When they arrived at the business, they saw a person fleeing the scene on foot.
'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...
Woman charged after jewelry reportedly stolen in McDowell Co.
MCDOWELL COUNTY, N.C. (FOX Carolina) - The McDowell County Sheriff’s Office said a woman was recently taken into custody after several pieces of jewelry were reportedly stolen. Deputies said they responded to a home in Marion on April 16 after someone reported that her jewelry had gone missing after...
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...
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.
Reward in BID vandalism cases upped to $6,000
ASHEVILLE, N.C. (828newsNOW) — The reward in two vandalism cases tied to the recently approved Business Improvement District (BID) in downtown Asheville has been increased to $6,000. On June 6, 2024, a member of the BID Steering Committee found their vehicle with its tires slashed, an “A” anarchy symbol...
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...
Officials find missing, endangered 85-year-old in Henderson Co.
HENDERSONVILLE, N.C. (FOX Carolina) - The North Carolina Center for Missing Persons said a missing and endangered man has been found in Henderson County. According to officials, 85-year-old Richard Lee Dulin was last seen leaving a home in Hendersonville in a red Ford F150 with North Carolina license plate: HD62688. The truck has a “very large” trailer hitch.
Buncombe GOP chair won't be removed after assaulting school board member: NC party rules
The Buncombe County Republican chair won't be removed from his position after being found guilty of assaulting a GOP school board member. County party Chair Doug Brown was found guilty July 8 of misdemeanor assault on a female in Buncombe County District Court. The trial came after county school board member Amy...
Asheville police open new public safety office in North Asheville for easier access
ASHEVILLE, N.C. (WLOS) — The Asheville Police Department (APD) has opened a new public safety office in North Asheville where residents can file or request police reports. It is located at Fire Station 13 on Broadway Street in the Five Points neighborhood. Residents can now go there and receive the same services offered at APD's downtown location.
NC Department of Insurance agents arrested McDowell Co. man on extortion charges
McDowell County, S.C. (FOX Carolina) - The NC Department of Insurance (NCDOI) announced that a McDowell County man was arrested and charged with three counts of extortion. Special agents with the NCDOI’s Criminal Investigations Division report that Brody Hankinson, a 48-year-old from Marion, made fraudulent insurance claims. According to...
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.
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