Alex “The Catman” McPherson, nicknamed for his inseparable bond with his late cat, Thomas, was a loving member of the Asheville community. Following his death earlier this month, 828newsNOW is proud to share stories from the community about The Catman.
Western North Carolina residents should prepare for potentially severe thunderstorms Thursday afternoon, forecaster said.
Music, hot rods, a flea market, arts and crafts and Pride events are all happening in the Asheville area this weekend.
Travelers are reporting problems this morning at Asheville Regional Airport.
According to the TDOT, both directions were closed at mile markers 450 and 451 in Cocke County
As the city recovers from the flooding and destruction caused by Hurricane Helene, businesses have slowly but surely returned to the Biltmore Village neighborhood outside downtown Asheville. The Biltmore Village CAVA is the latest.
Though recent weather has done its best to throw them off, the Montford Park Players laugh through the rain as they continue their 53rd season, “A Season of Lunatics, Lovers & Poets,” with Shakespearean comedy “The Merry Wives of Windsor.”
All four lanes are closed near Mount Carmel Road, according to the NCDOT
Root Cause Farm is a volunteer-based nonprofit dedicated to combatting food insecurity through growing and giving away free, fresh produce. This weekend, the Take Root Festival is an opportunity for the community to give back to them.
Local political science professor predicts more protests and a Democratic surge in the 2026 election cycle.