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APD arrests three on drug trafficking, drug, gun charges
Press release from Asheville Police Department: APD News Release- APD Arrests Three Drug Trafficking, Seize Handgun and Drugs Asheville, NC (December 22, 2023): Asheville Police Department Detectives and Officers partnered with State Law Enforcement to arrest three men Tuesday night dealing drugs while following up on community complaints of illegal drug activity in downtown communities. […]
Year in Review: WNC’s collective spirit carries us forward
Xpress reached out to dozens of local residents to discuss what keeps them hopeful heading into 2024.
APD seeking public’s help in drive-by shooting investigation
News release from the Asheville Police Department: The Asheville Police Department is investigating a shooting that took place Wednesday night, leaving one man with non-life-threatening injuries. Asheville Police Department officers responded to Myrtle Street around 9:14 p.m. on December 20 to investigate a report of a gunshot wound in which a man was shot. Officers […]
Asheville Police Chief David Zack announces his retirement
“What I told them is I’m seriously considering it,” Asheville Police Chief David Zack told Asheville Watchdog. “I’m not going to make a decision until after the first of the year.”
Letter: Advertising isn’t the only way to increase tourism
“In an area with many other needs, it seems only sensible to address these needs. Actually, everything that improves the area in any way makes tourists like the area more.”
APD charges man with child sex crimes in coffee shop peeper case
Press release from Asheville Police Department: Asheville, NC (December 8, 2023): Asheville Police Department Detectives have charged William Mcalpin Aycock IV (09/14/1986) with sex crimes involving a minor following a long-running investigation. After serving a search warrant during Aycock’s initial arrest, investigators uncovered evidence that led to additional charges of two counts of Second Degree […]
Toy stores focus on nostalgia and mystery to appeal to a broader clientele
Along with an all-age clientele, local toy shop employees and owners say the industry has plenty of other surprises. From unusual peak seasons to unique marketing techniques, shopkeepers say in order to stay in business, they have to keep on top of trends and a whole slew of other considerations.
Orbit DVD celebrates 20th anniversary
Staying afloat for 20 years hasn’t been without its challenges. But Marc McCloud’s credo of “Adapt or die” has helped Orbit DVD weather many a storm.
Mental health-support specialist dispatched on some Sheriff’s Office calls
The co-responder unit from the Buncombe County Sheriff’s Office and Emergency Medical Services will focus on mental health calls, welfare checks and involuntary commitments.
Winners announced in Omni Grove Park Inn’s 31st annual National Gingerbread House Competition
Press release from Omni Grove Park Inn: The Omni Grove Park Inn held its highly anticipated Annual National Gingerbread House Competition™, on Nov. 20, which included 200 entries from over 22 states and Guatemala. Contestants spanned across adult, teen, youth and children categories all competing for a chance to win a piece of more than $40,000 […]
Budgets for victims’ services are slashed
Decreased funding from federal Victims of Crime Act, or VOCA, could be devastating to the local nonprofits serving survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault and child abuse.
Reject Raytheon AVL and Party for Socialism and Liberation plan demonstration near Pratt & Whitney plant
Press release from Reject Raytheon AVL and Party for Socialism and Liberation: Local groups Reject Raytheon AVL and Party for Socialism and Liberation are sponsoring a demonstration near the site of the Pratt & Whitney plant in Buncombe County. The demonstration will take place at the Bent Creek River Park at 2:30 p.m. on Friday, […]
Letter: Listen to downtown and South Slope business owners
“I would give more weight to people who have invested sweat, money and time into enterprises that, should they fail, would mean disaster to them, their families and their employees.”
Buncombe officials: Fire conditions as dangerous as 2016
Ryan Cole, assistant emergency services director for Buncombe County, told the Buncombe County Board of Commissioners Nov. 7 that conditions now remind him of what fueled the blaze that burned more than 7,000 acres in three weeks near the Buncombe-Henderson county line.
Neighborhood backlash derails North Asheville emergency shelter
At first glance, the dispute between Grace Episcopal and the Facebook group members seems a clear-cut case of how social media can effect change: A concerned resident encouraged like-minded people to contact the church, they did, and the church declined to serve as a host site. Viewed through a different lens, however, the incident highlights the potential for harm that can result from jumping to conclusions — and then broadcasting them via social media.
Letter: City Council should focus on fighting crime
“We can’t fight crime without a strong police force. That should be Council’s No. 1 priority. “
New 24-hour restroom coming to downtown
The new amenity, which will be located at the intersection of Rankin Avenue and College Street, aims to offer residents, visitors and the unhoused a safe, clean place to go when nature calls.
APD apprehends 49 repeat offenders in special operation
Press release from the Asheville Police Department: Detectives and Officers recently conducted an operation targeting quality-of-life issues in the downtown area. As the operation moved into the night to respond to violent crime hotspots, the Asheville Police Department partnered with Alcohol Law Enforcement. The operation addressed criminal behavior by repeat offenders. The focus was […]
31 seconds: Life inside a gang
James Mitchell, a former member of the Nine Trey Bloods, discusses his time as a gang member and how he is actively working to combat gang violence in Asheville.
After midnight: Asheville’s late-night eats scene
Where can locals and tourists go to get a bite after midnight? There are more options than you may think.