Crime & Safety
4 weeks ago
Asheville 19-year-old arrested on 25 felony counts in major fraud bust

Masieuh Dewayne Morgan, 19, was arrested by the Asheville Police Department around 12:30 p.m. on Saturday, Jan. 3 off of Long Shoals Road. Morgan was arrested on the basis of 25 open felony warrants, many of which involve fraud.

Ask The Expert
4 weeks ago
Well pump pulling services from MB HAYNES

MB HAYNES’ Plumbing Division now offers professional well pump pulling services — a crucial addition to their lineup that brings expertise, reliability and a deep sense of care to homeowners and businesses relying on well systems.

Local
1 month ago
828newsNOW Wrapped: A look back at the news of 2025

As we wrap up our first full calendar year of 828newsNOW, we wanted to take a look back at the stories that mattered to our community most in 2025. From all of us on the 828newsNOW team, thank you for reading, sharing and supporting our local journalism. Here’s to continuing to tell your stories in 2026!

Ask The Expert
1 month ago
5 signs you’ve found the right general contractor

Hunter Ward, the Builders Association of the Blue Ridge Mountains’ 2025 Builder of the Year, explains how homeowners can evaluate general contractors before beginning a project.

Health & Wellness
1 month ago
Why your body needs more heat in a winter yoga practice

Heated yoga offers a purposeful way to introduce warmth into the body. Heated classes create an environment that supports movement, circulation and recovery during colder months.

On The Town
1 month ago
Things to do in Asheville & WNC: Jan. 2-4

The new year has arrived, and with it, another list of things to do in the Asheville area this weekend. Read our guide and discover ways to spend the first weekend of 2026.

Lifestyle
1 month ago
From Pope Francis to Charlie Kirk, many deaths in 2025 had a wide impact

Flack, Osbourne and Giuffre’s deaths resonated beyond their immediate circles, sparking conversations about art, activism and social justice

Asheville History
1 month ago
Strangeville: The Flatiron flat iron

Local artist Reed Tood built a giant metal clothing iron in front of the Flatiron Building nearly 30 years ago. The monument remains a fixture of Asheville to this day.

Local
1 month ago
Tombstone Tales: ‘Mayor of Shiloh’ buried in Asheville

Linwood Crump, known as “the Mayor of Shiloh,” left such an impact on his neighborhood that the community center he served at was renamed to honor him.

Health & Wellness
1 month ago
Faster, gentler knee replacement now available in Western North Carolina

Mission Hospital’s Dr. Landon Hall uses a muscle-sparing Subvastus technique to speed recovery and reduce post-surgical pain