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.

Local
7 months ago
Strangeville: Colonel Sanders’ Asheville motor court

Before stardom, Col. Sanders of Kentucky Fried Chicken fame operated a motor court in Asheville, N.C. where he sold his finger-licking good recipe.

Local
7 months ago
Swannanoa to celebrate bridging the gap between their community

Hurricane Helene divided their town along the Swannanoa River. North and south disconnected. This week, an important bridge will reopen connecting the two banks of the river together again.

Local
7 months ago
Tombstone Tales: Reverends who shaped Shiloh

Rev. Frank Owens Sr. and his wife Annie Logan Owens helped build the Asheville neighborhood of Shiloh into a tight-knit community through their service

Education
7 months ago
School delays continue in WNC

With brutally cold temperatures, some schools are making a wise decision to protect students from the elements by delaying the start time for school this morning.

Lifestyle
7 months ago
What to do this week in The 828: Feb. 21-23

From a children’s rock and roll concert to an awards show, Asheville has a lot going on this weekend. Find your event for this weekend.

Education
7 months ago
Remote learning, delayed start for many WNC schools

Schools in Western North Carolina are closing, delaying the start of school and moving education online. Find out if your student is effected now.

Education
7 months ago
Snow storm shutters WNC schools

Find out now if your student has a change in school schedule for today.

Education
7 months ago
UNC Asheville, WCU respond to Trump’s DEI orders

Local colleges and universities are changing graduation requirements based on executive orders from President Trump.

Catawba Falls
Outdoors
7 months ago
‘Chainsaw work’ closes Flat Rock Trail

DuPont State Park is closing the famous Flat Rock Trail this week for maintenance work. Choose a different trail to hike this week.

Local
7 months ago
Strangeville: Three-time presidential nominee’s house in Asheville

The home of William Jennings Bryan, the famed orator and three-time Democratic presidential nominee, is in Asheville, N.C. near the Grove Park Inn.

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