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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
1 year 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
1 year 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
1 year 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
1 year 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
1 year 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
1 year 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
1 year 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
1 year 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
1 year 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
1 year 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.