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.

Sports
10 months ago
Tourists return tonight to McCormick Field amid construction

The Asheville Tourists return to McCormick field. Will their homefield advantage be impacted by ongoing construction?

Sports
10 months ago
Pick up a paddle for free this National Pickleball Month

Pickleball does not have to break the bank. Find low-cost ways to join America’s fastest-growing sport.

Health & Wellness
10 months ago
Beer drinkers live longer. Learn why on National Beer Day

Drinking beer in moderation is directly linked to living a longer and healthier life. What benefits can you expect to gain?

Lifestyle
10 months ago
What to do this weekend in The 828: April 4-6

Make your weekend special with one of these events happening in Western North Carolina.

Health & Wellness
10 months ago
Celebrate National Food Month without breaking the bank 

Tasty food does not have to be expensive. Discover new foods for budget prices during National Food Month.

Lifestyle
10 months ago
Creative uses for crayons on National Crayon Day 

Got an old box of crayons lying around? Find out how to repurpose them in a useful or creative way.

Lifestyle
10 months ago
Harmless workplace pranks for April Fools Day

Got a coworker you want to pull a prank on this April Fools Day? Find a hilarious gag now.

On The Town
10 months ago
What to do this weekend in The 828: March 28-30

What will you be doing this weekend? Find out now. Choose from a wine walk, roller derby and more!

Local
10 months ago
Wildfire threatens I-26 traffic

The route through the Green River Gorge is in serious danger of being shuttered by the increasing scale of two wildfires.

Local
10 months ago
Buncombe County wildfire expands overnight

The Leicester wildfire is growing, threatening an increasing number of residents of the rural areas surrounding Asheville, N.C.