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09/25/2025

Timothy Foster of Candler has been sentenced to 40 to 58 years in prison after being found guilty in Buncombe County Superior Court of multiple child s*x crimes, following an investigation that began in 2022.

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09/25/2025

A contractor in Shelby struck a waterline late Wednesday morning between The Fairfield Hotel and State Employees’ Credit Union, temporarily disrupting service in the area.

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09/25/2025

Jose Angelo Gonzalez, 55, of Fort Lauderdale, has been extradited to Rutherford County after more than three years to face charges in a 2017 double homicide in Forest City. Gonzalez is being held without bond on two counts of murder in the deaths of Akir Hooper and Stephanie Walker. The case follows a years-long investigation with assistance from state and federal agencies.

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09/25/2025

A criminal charge against former Columbus Town Manager Timothy Barth has been dismissed at the request of District Attorney Andrew Murray. Court records show the case stemmed from an alleged 2014 incident, but discrepancies — including a reference to an iPhone model not released until 2022 — led to dismissal. The case is now closed with no further proceedings.

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09/24/2025

What was your relationship "consolation prize"?😭💔

09/24/2025

A routine traffic stop in Rutherford County turned into a major drug arrest.

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09/24/2025

Former Columbus town manager Timothy James Barth, 65, has been charged over 2014 allegations involving a town-owned phone. He was arrested and released on bond ahead of a Sept. 24 court date.

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09/24/2025

As the one-year anniversary of Hurricane Helene nears, testimony before Congress has raised questions about disaster response timelines in Western North Carolina. While Chimney Rock’s mayor claimed federal help was delayed for months, public records and local accounts show SBA and FEMA were active within days of the storm.

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09/24/2025

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09/23/2025

🎶 The Black Mountain Blues Festival is back September 26–28! 🎶

Get ready for unforgettable performances from Robert Randolph, Nick West, Eric Gales, and more — including Anika Chambers, Paul Delorier, Mac Arnold, and Rashad the Blues Kid.

✨ Ticket packages are on sale now at BlackMountainBlues.org — with half of all net proceeds supporting Hurricane Relief.

A big thank you to our sponsors, CW Moose and Edward Jones, for helping make it possible.

🎸 Don’t miss the music, the magic, and the mountain vibes! Get your tickets today at BlackMountainBlues.org.

In addition to world-class musical performances, the festival will offer – educational workshops, VIP experiences, and family-friendly activities that highlight the unique blues culture and hospitality of Black Mountain.

09/23/2025

What's the best advice you've ever heard?🤔

09/23/2025

Assistant District Attorney Brittany Shaffer has been recognized with a Partnership Award at the statewide Internet Crimes Against Children meeting for her work prosecuting ICAC cases in Rutherford County.

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