How Asheville Christian Academy’s Staff Allegedly Failed to Protect Students
A civil lawsuit has been filed against Asheville Christian Academy, alleging sexual abuse by former teacher Jason Ingle and claiming staff members failed to act on the misconduct, raising serious concerns about student safety and institutional accountability.
Weaverville Police Department Addresses Officer-Involved Shooting Incident
An officer-involved shooting at a Weaverville Walmart on October 28 has sparked questions about police protocols and community safety, with the Weaverville Police Department emphasizing transparency and involving the North Carolina State Bureau of Investigation for an independent inquiry.
County Received Nearly $5 Million To Release Arrestees
Did the county's multi-million dollar grant from The John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation play a role in Houston's release?
Local Man Sentenced to Over 9 Years in Prison for Multiple Felonies
Lafoy Ball Jr., 57, of Hendersonville, was 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, and acknowledging his status as a Habitual Felon.
Murder at Compass Point Village
The first confirmed murder of the year in Buncombe County occurred at the new Compass Point Village homeless facility where a man was beaten to death while visiting a resident.
Human Trafficking Awareness Remains Weak
President Joe Biden proclaimed January Human Trafficking Awareness Month, and Buncombe County followed suit. The gist of the presentation of the local proclamation was that Buncombe County, being a tourist town, may be somewhat of a hotbed for human trafficking, but nobody gave any clues about the extent of the problem.
Buncombe Sheriff’s Spokesman Covers Up Protest
Buncombe County Sheriff's Office Public Information Officer Aaron Sarver has been caught distributing misinformation to the news media.
Employee Dismissal Hearing Allows No Defense Witnesses
In more than seven hours of testimony, during a grievance hearing, former employees of the city of Asheville were not allowed to present witnesses.
Guilty: Teacher Convicted of Assaulting Student
A two-day trial ends with the conviction of a special needs teacher found guilty of assaulting one of her students,
Out-of-State Anarchists Agitate Police Dept.
Anarchists supporting drug abuse in encampments for the homeless are trying to make trouble for the defunded Asheville Police Department. Citizens are trying to fight back with a referendum for a binding resolution to refund the department.