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The Swannanoa Tunnel entrance on the western end of its nearly 2,000 foot length.
Lifestyle
2 years ago
Tombstone Tales: Incarcerated African Americans built WNC railroad

The Western North Carolina Railroad was built by compulsory prisoner labor killing dozens.

Lifestyle
2 years ago
Forgot Valentine’s Day? Make reservations with 828newsNOW and friends

If you have not found a restaurant to eat Valentine’s Day dinner at yet, check out some of our local recommendations.

Ask The Expert
2 years ago
Ask the Expert: Mark your calendar for the 2025 WNC Build and Remodel Expo

The Expo is set for Saturday, March 22, and Sunday, March 23, at the WNC Agricultural Center. The event will be a one-stop destination for inspiration, advice, and practical tools to rebuild, remodel, or refresh the place you call home.

Local
2 years ago
15 ideas for cold weather dates

Date ideas offer that offer warmth and quality time, making even the coldest days feel cozy and special

Lifestyle
2 years ago
Tombstone Tales: Asheville’s lost cemetery refound

After a century, a long-lost cemetery on Haywood Road was rediscovered in 2023. Today, it faces the possibility of being lost once more.

Business
2 years ago
Valentine’s week job fair heading to WNC Ag Center, seeking employers

The Hearts & Hires Job & Resource Fair will be held from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., Wednesday, Feb. 12 at the Western North Carolina Agricultural Center.

Business
2 years ago
‘Sip, vibe, escape’: New cocktail bar Färməsē celebrating grand opening

Färməsē Cocktail Lounge – the name looks like “Farmese” and is pronounced “pharmacy” – is hosting their “uniquely curated experience” from 5 p.m. Friday, Jan. 17 until 2 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 18 in their space at 5 Biltmore Ave., Suite 1 in downtown Asheville.

Tabernacle Cemetery in Black Mountain
Lifestyle
2 years ago
Tombstone Tales: Tyson Furniture founders buried in Black Mountain

Famous Swannanoa Valley retailer Tyson Furniture Company has been family owned for more than 80 years 15 miles east of Asheville, North Carolina.

Housing
2 years ago
FEMA extends hotel vouchers for 24 hours due to winter storm

Due to the dangerous winter weather hitting Western North Carolina this weekend, FEMA has made the decision to extend its Transitional Sheltering Program until Sunday, Jan. 12.

On The Town
2 years ago
Another Patton Avenue section to be closed for storm water project

New daytime road closures will begin on Jan. 10, limiting Patton Avenue to one lane in each direction. Drivers are encouraged to take I-240 or other detour routes to navigate downtown.

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