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.

On The Town
7 months ago
Non-profit celebrating black community leaders in Asheville

Black Wall Street AVL will honor five Asheville community leaders who helped their neighbors weather the storm on Feb. 22.

Local
7 months ago
Tombstone Tales: ‘Mayor of Shiloh’ buried in Asheville

Linwood Crump, known as “the Mayor of Shiloh,” left such an impact on his neighborhood that the community center he served at was renamed to honor him.

news
7 months ago
Five books on Hurricane Helene you can read now

Hurricane Helene books are now on the market from local writers. Find one to add to your reading list now.

Crime & Safety
7 months ago
Juvenile charged with vehicle theft, gun and drug possession

A juvenile was arrested in the early morning hours of Feb. 14 in South Asheville for charges related to attempting to steal a motor vehicle and possession of contraband.

Lifestyle
7 months ago
What to do this weekend in The 828: Feb. 14-16

There is a lot happening in the Greater Asheville area this weekend. Do not miss out on the festivities. Learn what is happening right here.

Lifestyle
7 months ago
Celebrate World Radio Day with local on-air talent

Find out why radio is more important than you realized on this year’s World Radio Day on Feb. 13.

Education
7 months ago
School delays across Western North Carolina

Several schools districts in The 828 are opening a few hours late this morning over safety concerns. Find out if your student’s school is affected.

Lifestyle
7 months ago
Strangeville: The Flatiron flat iron

Local artist Reed Tood built a giant metal clothing iron in front of the Flatiron Building nearly 30 years ago. The tongue and cheek monument remains a fixture of Asheville to this day.

Lifestyle
7 months ago
Brevard opens the door for President Carter

President Carter devoted his post-presidential years to building homes for people in need. Today, a memorial door honors the many doors his service opened for thousands of families.

Lifestyle
7 months ago
Tombstone Tales: Respected midwife and nurse of Asheville

Tempie Avery served as a midwife and nurse to the mothers and babies of Asheville decades before modern medicine, earning the respect of black and white families alike.

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