Crime & Safety
8 months ago
Juvenile killed in shooting at Weaverville Walmart

Authorities called it an isolated incident and said there was no threat to the community.

Lifestyle
8 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.

Local
8 months ago
828 roundup: Love, protests and radio

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

Lifestyle
8 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.

Outdoors
8 months ago
‘Target for completion is June 1,’ says Corps of Engineers on river cleanup

“The mission you see behind me, the waterway mission, our target for completion is June 1. For our private property debris removal mission, our target is June 30,” said U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Corporal Brad Morgan.

Politics
8 months ago
Buncombe sheriff clarifies stance on cooperating with ICE

Following increased ICE activity since President Trump’s inauguration, Buncombe County Sheriff Quentin E. Miller explains his approach to dealing with agents of the controversial federal agency.

Local
8 months ago
Airport construction on schedule despite Hurricane Helene

Asheville Regional Airport (AVL) lost only three percent of passengers due to Hurricane Helene and continued progress on the new north concourse.

Local
8 months ago
State Republicans move to block AG’s power to sue Trump

Senate Bill 58, filed Wednesday, would prevent Attorney General Jeff Jackson from joining any lawsuits against President Donald Trump’s executive orders.

Local
8 months ago
‘No threat found’ after bomb scare at McDowell County Courthouse

Authorities are investigating a bomb threat at McDowell County Courthouse in downtown Marion

On The Town
8 months ago
Tie the knot…not! Get ‘fake married’ at Fleetwood’s Valentine party

Every Valentine’s Day, Fleetwood’s opens their chapel doors to anyone who wants a “Fake as Hell” wedding: couples, best friends, or even cardboard cutouts.