What to know about a free, family-friendly festival's new venue, date and schedule. GRINDfest will return, supporting ...

Joseph David Ostler received two years of supervised probation after pleading guilty to child pornography charges.

North Carolina fire code states a child must be at least 8 years old to be left home alone. A child's individual maturity level is a crucial factor beyond the minimum legal age. Parents can still face ...

ASHEVILLE - A former Asheville-area teacher was sentenced to probation for having sexual contact with a student. Michael Roy McCrea, 62, of Fletcher, was arrested Nov. 18, 2024 and accused of having ...

All North Carolina Lottery retailers will redeem prizes up to $599. For prizes over $599, winners can submit winning tickets through the mail or in person at North Carolina Lottery Offices. By mail, ...

The Citizen-Times and Times-News have announced the 2026 All-WNC baseball teams. Polk County senior Gunnar Alm was named the All-WNC Baseball Player of the Year. The first and second teams consist of ...

An Asheville man received probation after pleading guilty to voluntary manslaughter in a fatal crosswalk shoving.

Vote for the Ingles WNC preseason quarterback of the year for 2026, featuring athletes from Erwin, Franklin, Hendersonville ...

Papertown' explores the economic and emotional toll of the Canton paper mill closure through the eyes of residents. It ...

On a Spring Hope farm, organizers hand out hydration packets, grow food and plan emergency housing as North Carolina ...

Two softball teams won NCHSAA state titles in Western North Carolina. Which one finished No. 1 in the final WNC softball ...

The 2026 Atlantic hurricane season is predicted to be below average, with eight to 14 named storms expected. Despite the forecast, meteorologists warn residents to remain prepared for any storm, ...