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.

Health & Wellness
5 months ago
Build a strong financial foundation during Financial Literacy Month

Financial literacy can help people navigate challenges that periodically arise during the course of everyone’s life.

Swannanoa Fire & Rescue
Local
5 months ago
Biltmore Avenue closed by new fire

A fire near downtown Asheville will be affecting traffic this morning.

Outdoors
5 months ago
Top family-friendly Earth Day activities to protect the planet

Celebrate Earth Day with fun, eco-friendly family activities that help protect the planet and promote sustainability.

Local
5 months ago
Strangeville: Cherokee legend at Judaculla Rock evades archeological explanation

The largest petroglyphic monument is in Cullowhee, N.C. Legend has it a seven-fingered giant hewn it from the stone.

Local
5 months ago
Tombstone Tales: ‘Muse of the Mountains’ wrote over 7,000 articles on W.N.C.

Author of the column “Roaming the Mountains” John Alvis Parris, Jr. is buried in Keener Cemetery in Sylva, N.C.

Lifestyle
5 months ago
Simplify and improve this year’s Easter egg with these insider tips

How to prevent hurt feelings, sugar rushes and lost eggs at your Easter egg hunt this year.

Lifestyle
5 months ago
What to do this weekend in The 828: April 18-20

Find out what is going on in W.N.C. before you miss out. Easter, 420 Day, Earth Day and more.

Local
5 months ago
Wildfire in McDowell county expands overnight

Pisgah National Forest is burning uncontrollably. More than 150 acres of woodlands have already been lost.

Health & Wellness
5 months ago
Asheville’s historic Memorial Stadium reopens with community carnival

Asheville Parks and Recreation invited the community to celebrate the refurbishment of Memorial Stadium and Mountainside Park.

Lifestyle
5 months ago
Learn to combine breakfast and lunch for National Brunch Month

Brunch is a time for getting together and sharing food. Join in the joy of brunch for National Brunch Month.