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DOJ: Illegal Alien from Mexico Charged with Distributing Child Sexual Abuse Material
On July 22, Russ Ferguson, U.S. Attorney for the Western District of North Carolina, announced an arrest. Carlos Alonso Hernandez Urbina, 38, a Mexican national residing illegally in the United States, is facing multiple charges for distributing child sexual abuse material (CSAM) and for possessing CSAM involving prepubescent minors, Ferguson said in a statement.
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Detectives with the Buncombe County Sheriff’s Office are asking for help identifying the people.
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Nebo Woman Charged After Child in Her Care Tests Positive for Narcotics
A Nebo woman has been charged following an investigation into allegations of child neglect involving a child who tested positive for narcotics.
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Marion Police Department Gears Up for National Night Out 2026
The Marion Police Department is putting the finishing touches on preparations for its biggest community event of the year—National Night Out 2026.
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Do You Know These People
Detectives with the Buncombe County Sheriff’s Office are asking for help identifying the people.
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Nebo Woman Charged After Child in Her Care Tests Positive for Narcotics
A Nebo woman has been charged following an investigation into allegations of child neglect involving a child who tested positive for narcotics.
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Marion Police Department Gears Up for National Night Out 2026
The Marion Police Department is putting the finishing touches on preparations for its biggest community event of the year—National Night Out 2026.
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Regional News
Less Than 100 Days to Go: WNC Voters Could Help Decide Control of Congress on Election Day
With less than 100 days until Election Day and absentee ballots set to be mailed Sept. 4, Western North Carolina voters are preparing to cast ballots in elections that could help determine which party controls Congress.
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Experts Challenge Lake Lure Official's Eagle Claim in Tourism Video
As Lake Lure works to rebuild its tourism economy nearly two years after Hurricane Helene, a new promotional video from town leaders includes claims about bald eagles that are at odds with established wildlife research.
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Asheville Police: Downtown Shooting Was Retaliatory Violence Between Groups
Asheville police say a deadly downtown shooting that killed two people and injured seven others was a retaliatory attack connected to an earlier shooting.
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Supreme Court Voids Trump Emergency Tariffs
The U.S. Supreme Court on Feb. 20 struck down President Donald Trump’s sweeping global tariffs imposed under a federal emergency powers law, ruling 6-3 that the Constitution gives Congress — not the president — the power to levy import taxes.
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Report: Tariffs are $695M Risk to North Carolina Farmers
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North Carolina Tops Nation for Workforce Development
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Obituaries
Kathy Dianne Greene Chyz
Kathy Dianne Greene Chyz, age 74, of Forest City, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Wednesday, July 22, 2026 at her home. Kathy faced ill health for many years, a journey she navigated with remarkable faith, strength and grace. Her greatest joy was spending time with her family. She especially loved her grandchildren and great grandchildren. She was a woman of great faith and had a strong passion to pass down her faith in God to her family. As a devoted servant of the Lo
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Marth Jo Bailey
Martha Jo Bailey, age 77, of Forest City, passed away Wednesday, July 22, 2026 at VIA Wendover Hospice in Shelby. Martha was born on Monday, March 28, 1949 in Rutherford County to the late Griffin and Carolyn Earley. She was an avid Softball player for the Spindale Police Club and later was an umpire. Martha enjoyed growing roses in her flower garden, sewing for her family, and baking goodies for all those she loved. She also enjoyed festively decorating her home for Christma
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Jack H. Conner
Jack H. Conner, age 77, of Caroleen, passed away Monday, July 20, 2026 at his home. Jack was born Wednesday, September 1, 1948 in Rutherford County to the late Pink Conner and Irene Sisk Conner. He served honorably during the Vietnam War in the U.S Army. Jack earned a bachelor’s degree for Appalachian State University. He worked as a manager/supervisor for Galey & Lord for many years and was a member of Caroleen Methodist Church. Jack’s life was centered around his family, an
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