Authorities said Randal Paul Penland Jr. targeted women in the Fairview and Arden areas, waited until they were not home, then broke into their homes to steal jewelry.

Asheville Fire Department arson investigators helped locate a suspect in a March 31 apartment fire.

The Asheville Tourists are mourning the death of former pitching prospect Ronny Garcia, 24, who reportedly died in a traffic accident in the Dominican Republic.

The state’s delegation was nearly united in support of $60.8 billion in aid to Ukraine, with a lone opponent, U.S. Rep. Dan Bishop.

The Mountain Amateur Athletic Club has named finalists for its annual awards honoring top student-athletes in the region.

Asheville’s summer series of movies in Pack Square Park includes “Wonka,” “Barbie,” “Guardians of the Galaxy” and “Toy Story.”

The City Council will consider renaming it the “Community Entertainment Facilities Commission” to advise on a long list of city-owned facilities.

Asheville-based Santiago y Los Gatos will be releasing their new album album, “Washing Away Wetiko,” on Wednesday night, April 24, at Eulogy, 10 Buxton Ave., Asheville.