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.

Lifestyle
1 year ago
Take a hike on the Gingerbread Trail

The Gingerbread Trail of Giving is now open for viewing all around Asheville with gingerbread sculptures galore.

Lifestyle
1 year ago
Christmas History: Celebrating in Colonial America

Christmastide is here. Find out how Colonial Americans celebrated the holiday. 828newsNOW is bringing you Christmas history all month long.

Business
1 year ago
What to do this weekend in The 828: Nov. 22-24

Check out these awesome events happening this weekend in WNC

Health & Wellness
1 year ago
A Michael Jordan Thanksgiving in Asheville?

23XL, Live to Be Different and MANNA FoodBank are teaming up to help WNC residents with Thanksgiving meals

Asheville City Council members listen to a report on projects seeking Housing Trust Fund loans on Tuesday, April 23, 2024, at Harrah's Cherokee Center.
Politics
1 year ago
Reparations commission meets tonight in Asheville

The Community Reparations Commission will hold a meeting from 6-8 this evening at Harrah’s Cherokee Center at 87 Haywood St. to discuss the future of reparations in Asheville.

Local
1 year ago
Asheville police ask for help finding missing woman

Bethany Collins Buckles was reported missing on Nov. 20, 2021.

Reems Creek Nursery Weaverville What to do in the 828
Business
1 year ago
What to do this weekend in The 828: Nov. 15-17

Check out these awesome events happening this weekend in WNC

Local
1 year ago
Latest storm could follow Helene’s track

As of now, NOAA gives Invest 99-L a greater than 90 percent chance of developing into a tropical storm within the next 48 hours.  

Local
1 year ago
Texas group offers Black Mountain a $750,000 donation

The donation is for the reconstruction of Veteran’s Park’s baseball fields, according to Town Clerk Wesley Barker

Business
1 year ago
FEMA announces $428 million in additional aid for NC

The deadline to apply for FEMA Individual Assistance after Tropical Storm Helene has been extended to Jan. 7, 2025