Jacob Vander-Weide

Jacob Vander Weide is a staff reporter for 828newsNOW. He is a graduate from Montreat College with a Bachelor's of Science in Christian Ministry. He enjoys long conversations and even longer drives. Contact him at jvander-weide@avlradio.com.

Lifestyle
10 months ago
Take a hike on the Gingerbread Trail

The Gingerbread Trail of Giving is now open for viewing all around Asheville with gingerbread sculptures galore.

Metro Christmas tree Biltmore discount
Lifestyle
10 months ago
Christmas History: Celebrating in Colonial America

Christmastide is here. Find out how Colonial Americans celebrated the holiday. 828newsNOW is bringing you Christmas history all month long.

Lifestyle
10 months ago
Defiance in the face of evil: ‘Bonhoeffer’ review – 828reviewsNOW

Angel Studios’ “Bonhoeffer” follows the life of a German pastor who attempted to assassinate Adolf Hitler.

Metro Christmas lights
Lifestyle
10 months ago
WNC holiday festivities still on for 2024-25 winter season

The holidays are going to look different this year in WNC. Here’s your comprehensive, one-stop-shop for all things merry and bright this season.

Lifestyle
10 months ago
Tombstone Tales: MLB player buried in Asheville

Ken “Bud” Holcombe, who played on teams including the New York Yankees and Boston Red Sox, is buried in Asheville.

Comic Con
Business
10 months ago
What to do this weekend in The 828: Nov. 22-24

Check out these awesome events happening this weekend in WNC

Metro Turkey
Health & Wellness
10 months ago
A Michael Jordan Thanksgiving in Asheville?

23XL, Live to Be Different and MANNA FoodBank are teaming up to help WNC residents with Thanksgiving meals

Asheville City Council members listen to a report on projects seeking Housing Trust Fund loans on Tuesday, April 23, 2024, at Harrah's Cherokee Center.
Politics
10 months ago
Reparations commission meets tonight in Asheville

The Community Reparations Commission will hold a meeting from 6-8 this evening at Harrah’s Cherokee Center at 87 Haywood St. to discuss the future of reparations in Asheville.

Lifestyle
10 months ago
Tombstone Tales: Woodfin’s namesake buried in Asheville

The town of Woodfin is named in honor of Nicholas Woodfin, a major force in Western North Carolina’s early history

Bethany Collins Buckles missing asheville
Local
10 months ago
Asheville police ask for help finding missing woman

Bethany Collins Buckles was reported missing on Nov. 20, 2021.

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