Toxic Superfund Site, Meadows Demands Answers
There are new developments on the toxic Superfund site in South Asheville. Wednesday, a local Congressman once again grilled a top E.P.A. official in Washington for not addressing the contamination....
View ArticleCTS Toxic Vapors, Community Meeting
There are major new developments in the ongoing saga over the CTS Superfund site in South Asheville. State lawmakers just approved a bill allowing those affected by contamination to sue CTS...
View ArticleToxic Limits Bill
New developments tonight in the on-going saga surrounding the toxic CTS Superfund site. The state Senate just passed a bill supporting those who claim they were poisoned by contamination. It cleared...
View ArticleToxic Limits Bill Controversy
New controversy, tonight, surrounding the CTS superfund site in south Asheville. State lawmakers just approved a bill they say will help victims of toxic contamination sue those responsible. But a...
View ArticleNation's Top EPA Official in the Hot Seat
For the first time, the nation's top EPA official was in the hot seat as two local Congressmen grilled her about the agency's efforts to clean up the toxic CTS site in Asheville. EPA Administrator,...
View ArticleTown Hall Meeting Regarding CTS Site
Dozens of people affected by the contamination at the C.T.S. plant site in South Asheville, turn out at a town meeting looking for answers. Many of those who showed up tell News 13 investigative...
View ArticleCriminal Witnesses Fear for Safety
An Asheville couple accused of stealing two pit bull puppies goes to court next week to face felony charges. Meanwhile, the two women who reported the crime to police now fear for their safety....
View ArticlePreview: Juvenile Justice?
News 13 investigates teenaged sex offenders. Some young people who commit violent offenses end up back in school, but you would never know it. North Carolina has strict laws protecting the privacy of...
View ArticleNews 13 Investigates: Juvenile Justice?
If your child's classmate had a history of sexually abusing children, would you want to know? Either way, it may not matter. Juveniles in North Carolina are protected by a strict right to privacy,...
View ArticleFocus of Something Bruin Could Shift to Officers
Continuing coverage on a major poaching bust in the mountains. News 13 has new information that could turn the tables on the undercover officers. As News 13 first reported Monday night, a federal jury...
View ArticleAccused Poachers Found Not Guilty Of Felony Charges
A jury issued a verdict in the first round of federal trials surrounding a controversial bear poaching case in the mountains.The three men on trial were found not guilty on all federal felony...
View ArticlePart 2: Asbestos at VA Medical Center
A News 13 investigation of asbestos at Asheville's VA Medical Center uncovers critical information left out of reports to federal safety inspectors. Workers at the VA along with an expert say the...
View ArticlePart 1: Asbestos at VA Medical Center
A News 13 investigation sparks a federal investigation into hazardous asbestos at Asheville's V-A Medical Center. We found the hospital's main building has been housing tons of damaged asbestos for...
View ArticleLow Turnout at VA Town Hall
ASHEVILLE, N.C. -- VA officials held a town hall meeting Thursday night to discuss questions and concerns raised by local veterans. The VA says this meeting was planned in advance, but it comes just...
View ArticleVA Director Responds to Asbestos Investigation
ASHEVILLE, N.C. -- Four months ago, VA workers came to News 13 out of concern for their safety. Thursday, the medical center's director agreed to speak with investigative reporter Mike Mason about what...
View ArticlePossible Officer Shortage at APD
ASHEVILLE, N.C. -- An officer with a history of complaints against the Asheville Police Department says the chief took him off the streets for exposing a critical police shortage. Lt. Mark Byrd has...
View ArticleAPD Officers Working Longer Hours, More Overtime
ASHEVILLE, N.C. -- Efforts to curb panhandling and nuisance crime in Downtown Asheville has led to officers logging longer hours. News 13 has been looking into staffing issues at the Asheville Police...
View ArticleNews 13 Investigates Exposes Expired APD Radar Guns
Cases involving speeding tickets are put on hold in Asheville after a News 13 investigation reveals radar guns may were not certified for accuracy. New information uncovers problems with the...
View ArticleDozens of APD Officers Call for Chief's Resignation
ASHEVILLE, N.C. -- Dozens of Asheville police officers sign a petition calling for changes in leadership at the Department. Forty-four officers signed the petition and basically outline why the...
View ArticleLetter Sent to Mayor Urging Investigation into APD Chief
ASHEVILLE, N.C. -- Just 24 hours after officers signed a petition against Asheville police Chief William Anderson, some in the community are lashing out while others call for the department to be...
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