Taylor Thompson
- Indexed articles, last 90 days
- 36
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- Sep 30, 2026
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Asheville businesses continue rebuilding as River Arts District marks two years since Hele (opens the original)
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ASHEVILLE, N.C. (WLOS) — The River Arts District looks dramatically different from the scene left behind after Helene, but local business owners and community leaders say rebuilding is far from over. Asheville Mayor Esther Manheimer joined local business owners and community leaders Wednesday to discuss the ongoing recovery and the challenges still facing businesses and residents following the storm. The event included a tour of Asheville Cotton Mill Studios, where owner Jannette Montenegro show
Asheville violent crime at lowest level in more than 5 years: police data (opens the original)
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ASHEVILLE, N.C. (WLOS) — Violent crime in Asheville is at its lowest level in more than five years, according to new data from the Asheville Police Department. APD reports 286 violent crime cases through the first eight months of 2026, which is 33% below the department's four-year average of 430 cases during the same period from 2021 through 2024. The numbers also show a continued decline compared with last year. APD reported 301 violent crime cases through the first eight months of 2025. "The r
Shooting that killed 2 is connected to 5 other shootings, Asheville police chief says (opens the original)
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ASHEVILLE, N.C. (WLOS) — An Asheville shooting that killed two people and left seven others injured has connections to five other shootings, according to Asheville Police Chief Jackie Stepp. ASHEVILLE'S NEW POLICE CHIEF, JACKIE STEPP, OUTLINES PRIORITIES Stepp said although there was no specific update on suspects in the case, investigators have determined the shooting was tied to five different shootings in three jurisdictions in the mountains. STILL NO ARRESTS MADE IN DOWNTOWN ASHEVILLE SHOOTI
INTERVIEW: Asheville's new police chief, Jackie Stepp, outlines priorities (opens the original)
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ASHEVILLE, NC. (WLOS) — After being named Asheville’s new police chief, Jackie Stepp is outlining her priorities for the department in her first sit-down interview since officially taking the job. Stepp was named Asheville's permanent police chief on Sept. 24 following a national search. She had served as interim chief for the previous 10 months. Stepp has been with the Asheville Police Department since 2005 and has served in several roles, including deputy chief, captain, lieutenant and sergean
Free grocery store sees growing need in western North Carolina (opens the original)
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BLACK MOUNTAIN, N.C. (WLOS) — For many people in western North Carolina, recovery from Helene continues to affect some of the most basic needs – including putting food on the table. One local nonprofit says the number of people using its free grocery store has grown significantly over the past year as residents continue to deal with the storm's lingering effects, as well as rising everyday costs. Appalachian Community Relief operates a free grocery store in Black Mountain that serves people in t
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