Local
7 months ago
Community Concert Featuring Steep Canyon Rangers Returns to Downtown Asheville

Asheville Downtown Association has announced The Community Concert will return to Pack Square Park on Thursday, May 29. The concert seeks to unite the community while promoting local businesses and artists.

Marine One, with President Joe Biden on board, flies over Lake Lure and around areas impacted by Hurricane Helene near Chimney Rock, N.C., Wednesday, Oct. 2, 2024. (AP Photo/Susan Walsh)
Local
7 months ago
Workshop, resource fair planned for Gerton/Bat Cave residents

Gerton/Bat Cave area residents can learn more about Helene recovery during two events planned for Monday

Local
7 months ago
Crews removing flood debris in Black Mountain

Crews have been in Black Mountain this week removing debris from flooded public areas, as well as removing items from the Swannanoa River.

Health & Wellness
7 months ago
Blood Donations Encouraged During Bleeding Disorders Awareness Month

March is Bleeding Disorders Awareness Month, and AdventHealth is urging the community to donate blood to help save lives.

Local
7 months ago
UPDATE: Missing 85-year-old Hendersonville woman found safe

Carol Ann Hanlon was last known to be at her residence on Ewbank Gardens Drive about 11 a.m. Wednesday, Feb. 19.

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.

Business
7 months ago
Every Asheville restaurant cheffing up for Restaurant Week

The second course of Asheville Restaurant Week is here. After an initial serving from Jan. 21 to 27, Asheville Restaurant Week returned this month beginning Feb. 18 to next Monday, Feb. 24.

Local
7 months ago
Asheville says last day to place storm debris in the right-of-way is March 1

The final date to place storm debris in the right-of-way (ROW) for collection is Friday, March 1, 2025

Local
7 months ago
U.S. Forest Service chopped: 17 NC employees laid off in DOGE blitz

Several of the U.S. Forest Service employees who have been engaged in Helene recovery efforts in WNC have been terminated