U.S. Department of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem announced Sept. 21 that another $48 million in public assistance grants from the Federal Emergency Management Agency has been approved for ...

WASHINGTON - Here's a look at how area members of Congress voted over the previous week. Along with the week's roll call votes, the House also passed by voice vote the following measures: the I-27 ...

ASHEVILLE - Police Chief Mike Lamb, who recently announced his retirement, reflected on what the department learned during Tropical Storm Helene and what he sees as the agency's priority to help ...

NORTH CODORUS TOWNSHIP, PA – Three law enforcement officers were killed and two others were injured in a shooting on Wednesday in southern Pennsylvania, authorities said. The incident occurred in an ...

Weaverville will see a new mayor, the spot filled by current town council member Dee Lawrence, and both Weaverville and Woodfin councils will welcome a slate of mostly new members, according to ...

The holiday originated in Galveston, Texas, in 1865, marking the enforcement of the Emancipation Proclamation. Juneteenth was designated a federal holiday by President Biden in 2021. Federal offices, ...

ASHEVILLE – The nearly mile-long Nasty Branch Greenway, which will run along the creek through Southside, is slated to begin construction early- to mid-next year. Signage will be included as part of ...

Now under new ownership, The Orange Peel is set to expand the reach of one of Asheville's most significant music venues. On Oct. 10, the Orange Peel's plans for an outdoor concert venue were released ...

United States and North Carolina flags will fly at half-staff Monday, May 5. Here's what to know about Gov. Josh Stein's half-staff flag order. Why are flags at half-staff in North Carolina? Stein ...

A Florida buyer has expressed interest in purchasing the abandoned Ghost Town in the Sky amusement park in Maggie Valley. The potential buyer envisions a family-friendly venue with country music, ...

The Mountain Athletic Conference is back for 2025. After realignment shrunk the conference from seven teams to six, there's an extra week of exciting nonconference games before the schools resume ...

The Madison County Board of Health received the 2025 Outstanding Board of Health Award from the Association of North Carolina Boards of Health. The award recognizes the board's leadership, dedication, ...