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.
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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.
Buncombe sheriff: Crime is decreasing outside Asheville
Across eight serious crime categories reported to the State Bureau of Investigation, Miller reported a 15% decrease from 2021 to 2022 and a 2% decrease from the previous 10-year low, in 2019.
Commissioners approve first project funding from open space bonds, get update on crime and more
Press release from Buncombe County: The Board of Commissioners is moving forward with a project aimed at drawing outdoor enthusiasts to Woodfin. During their meeting on Oct. 17, Commissioners approved allocating dollars for the first Open Space Bond project since the bond was approved by voters last year and also approved accepting funding from the […]
Buncombe commissioners to consider school district consolidation study
The Buncombe County Board of Commissioners will consider taking the lead to solicit a new study analyzing the feasibility of merging Asheville City Schools and Buncombe County Schools at its meeting Tuesday, Oct. 17.
WTF: Bail bond intricacies explained
In March, the Asheville Police Department reported a nearly 20% increase in violent crime between 2021 and 2022. This, along with numerous instances of repeat offenders committing more crimes while out on bail has led some people to question the effectiveness of the judicial system in Asheville.
Local victims of domestic violence, child abuse will pay the price for funding cuts to important services in WNC
Press release from Pisgah Legal Services Drastic cuts at the federal level have devastated funds previously relied upon by nonprofits to provide critical services to victims of domestic violence, sexual abuse, child abuse and trafficking. The cuts will be felt by Pisgah Legal Services (PLS) and other local nonprofits and the clients they serve starting […]
Downtown car-bike lane project divides Council
After nearly two hours of public comments and somewhat fervent discussions between council members, the council approved the College Patton Complete Streets project, 4-3, with council members Antanette Mosley, Sheneika Smith and Vice Mayor Sandra Kilgore opposed.
Female DJs find strength in numbers
DJ Molly Parti, DJ Lil Meow Meow and DJ Honey discuss finding success in a male-dominated industry.
Letter: Ending the cycle of addiction
“Incarceration without proper drug rehabilitation perpetuates mass incarceration.”
Manheimer updates CIBO members on the state of the city
“COVID was the most disruptive thing that cities in America have ever experienced. It had a devastating effect on cities and to right that shift has really been a tremendous struggle,” Mayor Esther Manheimer told members of CIBO.
NC SBI’s Annual Crime Report shows 15% drop in total crime index for Buncombe County Sheriff’s Office
Press Release from Buncombe County Sheriff’s Office: The North Carolina State Bureau of Investigation (SBI) has released their annual summary report for 2022 that shows the total crime index rate is down 15 percent for the Buncombe County Sheriff’s Office as compared to 2021. The Annual Summary Support of Uniform Crime from the NC SBI, […]
Letter: City must hire an internal auditor
“The city must fill this position promptly for transparency and financial stewardship.”
The city’s new urban forester has big plans for Asheville’s tree canopy
“People just don’t know what they can or cannot do,” says Keith Aitken, the city’s new urban forester. “We want to create a document or education program for people who move into steep slopes because I want people to come to me when they have a tree removal rather than doing it under the radar.”
APD seeks public’s help in shooting investigation
News release from the Asheville Police Department: Asheville Police are investigating an early Saturday morning shooting in which someone shot multiple rounds into two occupied west Asheville homes and an unoccupied vehicle. Thankfully, no one was injured; only property damage has been reported at this time. APD patrol officers responded to the 40 block of […]
Letter: Tourism revenue could support housing for officers
“If the Tourism Development Authority feels strongly enough about taking steps to reduce common street crime and other headline-grabbing crimes, perhaps using a portion of tourism revenue to subsidize the cost of local housing for officers would help.”
Letter: Asheville doesn’t understand tourism’s value
“Many local Ashevilleans complain about tourists because they don’t understand that the revenue they bring affects their daily lives in a positive way.”
APD arrest four while conducting crime prevention
News release from Asheville Police Department: Asheville, NC (September 8, 2023): Asheville Police arrest four while conducting crime prevention in various Asheville locations on Sept. 6. APD Detectives and Officers worked diligently to apprehend four on various offenses, including drug possession, firearm charges, open warrants, and failing to appear in court on open charges. Seized: […]
West Asheville struggles with the impacts of homelessness
Many West Asheville residents say they recognize that addiction is not a crime, yet they’re unsure where to turn for help.