On The Town
8 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
8 months ago
828 roundup: Black history, store closures, Helene cleanup and more

Here’s a look at the top local news stories from 828newsNOW this week.

Local
8 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.

Local
8 months ago
Cold, windy, wet weekend ahead for Asheville area

Rain returns to the forecast Saturday with showers likely across much of the area along with temperatures in the low 50s.

news
8 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.

Business
8 months ago
JCPenney store in Asheville Mall set to close

JCPenney has announced plans to close several stores — including the one in Asheville Mall.

Crime & Safety
8 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.

Local
8 months ago
I-26 Connector project gets $124 million price cut

The biggest savings — more than $63 million — came after the team reduced the number and width of the bridges across the French Broad River

On The Town
8 months ago
Explore Black history through the eyes of artists at Southside Center

An annual art gallery celebrating Black artists has returned to the Dr. Wesley Grant Sr. Southside Community Center.

Business
8 months ago
Pactiv Evergreen to pay $6.25M in restitution, stop fight for property tax refund

In 2023, Pactiv Evergreen abruptly closed the paper mill in Canton.