Urgent Safety Alert Issued in Asheville Following Violent Park Attack Amid Ongoing Hurricane Recovery Challenges

Asheville, NC — A recent attack in Carrier Park, where a woman was stabbed and robbed while jogging with her daughter, has heightened safety concerns in Asheville, a city still grappling with the aftermath of Hurricane Helene. The incident, which occurred on Dec. 17 just before dusk, prompted local police to issue a stern warning about the compromised safety in flood-affected areas. The Asheville Police Department reported that the victims, a mother and daughter, were …

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Community Alert: Steering Clear of Flood-Hit Zones Following Aggression in West Asheville

West Asheville, NC — Authorities in West Asheville are advising residents and visitors to steer clear of areas recently ravaged by floods following a violent incident that roiled the community last Wednesday. The unspecified violent event has compounded the already severe challenges facing the area, which was hit hard by flooding earlier in the month. This has put additional pressure on local law enforcement and emergency services striving to manage the dual crises. Residents of …

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Double Tragedy Strikes Asheville: Two Dead in Suspected Shooting at Local Apartment Complex

Asheville, N.C. — A tragic shooting at Pisgah View Apartments in Asheville claimed two lives on Monday afternoon, pushing the city’s homicide count to 13 for the year. The Asheville Police Department responded to a distress call at 3:19 p.m. reporting multiple gunshots and potential fatalities. Upon their arrival, authorities discovered two men deceased in the primary living space of an apartment. Immediate life-saving efforts were made on one of the individuals, but both were …

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North Carolina Sheriff Reveals Overestimation of Death Toll from Helene in Asheville Area by Up to 30

Asheville, N.C. — A significant clerical error in a western North Carolina county has led to a startling revelation regarding the number of fatalities attributed to Hurricane Helene last year, as announced by the local sheriff’s office. Officials in the county around Asheville admitted to an overcount in the death toll, initially inflated by as many as 30 deaths. The error was first detected during a routine review of records and later confirmed by county …

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NTSB Reveals New Details on Fiery December Plane Crash Near Asheville

ASHEVILLE, N.C. – The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) has released new details regarding the fiery December plane crash on I-26 near Asheville, North Carolina. According to the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), a Diamond DA-40 crashed onto the interstate near the Asheville airport. The crash, which occurred in December, caused significant damage and resulted in a large fire on the interstate. The NTSB’s release of new details aims to provide further insight into the circumstances …

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FAA: Diamond DA-40 Prelim Report Out After Asheville Crash

ASHEVILLE, N.C. – The National Transportation Safety Board has released its preliminary investigation report after a small plane crashed on Interstate 26 near Asheville in December, injuring a flight instructor and student pilot. The Diamond DA-40 took off from Knoxville and was heading back to Myrtle Beach, South Carolina. According to the NTSB report, the flight instructor and pilot were flying a cross-country night flight when they felt the plane “shudder” and lose engine power. …

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