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.

North Carolina guard Cormac Ryan (3) celebrates a three-point shot with teammate North Carolina forward Harrison Ingram (55) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against North Carolina State in the championship of the Atlantic Coast Conference tournament, Saturday, March 16, 2024 in Washington. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)
On The Town
6 months ago
What to do this weekend in The 828: March 7-9

Basketball, historic walking tours and the grand opening of a new community art space are only a few of the events happening this weekend in the greater Asheville area.

Health & Wellness
6 months ago
Sirens sound for annual tornado drill

A statewide tornado drill is set for Friday, March 7, 2025. Use the time to prepare your plans for the possibility of a future natural disaster.

Local
6 months ago
Asheville Fire Department wants you in a fire truck

The Asheville Fire Department (AFD) has announced the return of the Citizens Fire Academy. You can learn the importance of fire safety with the experts.

On The Town
6 months ago
Asheville art community space rises in wake of Helene, displays storm surreal art

A new art space, Resurrection Studios Collective, is repurposing the Moog building, giving the next generation of artists a workspace to create and interact with the community.

Local
6 months ago
Strangeville: Cherokee village disappeared without a trace

In the mid-1700’s, a Cherokee settlement known as Kanasta vanished in Western North Carolina. Legend has it they entered a mountain and never returned.

Local
6 months ago
Tombstone Tales: World’s heaviest twins were pro-wrestlers from Hendersonville

Recognized by Guinness World Records, Benny and Billy McCrary, or McGuire, were famous showmen and wrestlers, wowing audiences with their immense size, each weighing over 700 pounds.

Lifestyle
6 months ago
What to do this weekend in The 828: Feb. 28-March 2

Mardi Gras is nearly here. Asheville has several experiences to celebrate the tradition. Join in on the party with these events.

On The Town
7 months ago
MANNA FoodBank, downtown businesses to benefit from wine event

The third annual Wine Walk is planned to benefit small business in downtown Asheville and Western North Carolina’s largest hunger reducing charity.

Housing
7 months ago
State asks how you would spend $1.4B hurricane revitalization grant

Newly created N.C. Division of Community Revitalization is asking for public comments on the best uses for a $1.4 billion grant from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development.

Basketball players leap during the tip-off of the Southern Conference basketball tournament game March 11, 2024, in Asheville.
Sports
7 months ago
March Madness in Asheville to support local charity

The Ingles Southern Conference Tournament returns to Asheville to kick off the NCAA Division 1 basketball title pursuit. This year, the championship supports the Always Asheville Fund.

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