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.

Crime & Safety
1 year ago
UPDATE: Students released, ‘situation stable’ at McDowell High School following shooter report

Authorities from multiple agencies are actively investigating a Tuesday morning incident at McDowell County High School.

Education
1 year ago
Arctic blast sends Asheville area schools online, delayed, closed

Frigid temperatures and icy roads force schools to close. Find out if your school is affected here.

Politics
1 year ago
Inaugration Day brings mixed emotions

Donald Trump is set to become president again by the day’s end. Here are some perspectives on his second inauguration.

Lifestyle
1 year ago
What to do this weekend in The 828: Jan. 18-20

Find out what is happening in the Greater Asheville area this weekend. There will be feasting, music, drinking, dancing and cats!

Education
1 year ago
School delays for Asheville and beyond

Delays for students are continuing this week as icy roads persist. Here are the school delays for Jan. 15, 2025.

moon farm evening
Outdoors
1 year ago
Major moon reported for duty last night

Moonlight bathed the mountains of Asheville in a bright glow last night.

Education
1 year ago
School delays persist in the Asheville area

Schools in Western North Carolina continue to battle road conditions. Here are the schools with closings and delays.

Education
1 year ago
School closures, delays continue across WNC

Schools across the Greater Asheville area and Western North Carolina remain closed or delayed as road conditions continue to cause motorists danger.

Winter Storm Cora blankets the Greater Asheville area in snow.
Lifestyle
1 year ago
Snow cautiously accepted by WNC locals

Voices from the Asheville area share how they feel about Winter Storm Cora dumping several inches of snow in Western North Carolina.

Asheville's music scene
Arts & Culture
1 year ago
What to do this weekend in The 828: Jan. 10-12

Asheville is bustling with opportunities for those adventurous enough to brave the winter storm. Here are some events happening this weekend.