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.

Local
1 year ago
Community to rally support for local VFW with car and bike show

A car and bike show taking place in Asheville on Saturday, July 27 will help support a struggling VFW Post in Black Mountain.

Education
1 year ago
Continuing education courses can help with career changes

Haywood Community College’s Workforce Continuing Education courses are designed to give necessary skills for those seeking midlife career changes.

Arts & Culture
1 year ago
City council candidates offer affordable housing solutions

Candidates for Asheville City Council share policies they believe would be most beneficial for the city’s affordable housing and homelessness issues.

Local
1 year ago
Tombstone Tales: Bill Nye the Humor Guy buried in Fletcher

Edgar Wilson “Bill” Nye’s columns and drawings focused on an exaggerated version of life in the West

Local
1 year ago
What do city council candidates think of public transportation?

It’s a topic many residents of Asheville are passionate about — public transportation. See what those running for city council had to say about the issue.

Local
1 year ago
Tombstone Tales: ‘The Gift of the Magi’ author buried in Asheville

William Sydney Porter was unknown to the public, but his pen name made him a household name across the country

Catawba Falls
Local
1 year ago
Hundreds of stairs lead to new view of Catawba Falls

Following two years of construction, hikers can once again make the trek to Catawba Falls.

Asheville City Council 2024 candidates
Politics
1 year ago
Meet the candidates running for Asheville City Council

With 3 open seats up for grabs, 6 candidates are in the running for Asheville City Council — including 2 incumbents and 4 challengers.

Local
1 year ago
City council candidates sound off on property tax increase

The six candidates for Asheville City Council are split on the recent tax increase included in the new budget

Arts & Culture
1 year ago
The Trusty Hucksters to host release parties for first album

Local band The Trusty Hucksters has answered their fans’ demand for a studio album.