Crime & Safety
8 months ago
Skateboarder struck in hit-and-run: APD seeking info on burgundy Toyota

APD is urging anyone with information about a burgundy Toyota RAV4 to come forward. The hit-and-run incident occurred in early November 2024.

Health & Wellness
8 months ago
Dead bird at Lake Julian Park tests positive for avian flu

Preliminary tests show a bird at Lake Julian Park had avian influenza H5N1

Lifestyle
8 months ago
Forgot Valentine’s Day? Make reservations with 828newsNOW and friends

If you have not found a restaurant to eat Valentine’s Day dinner at yet, check out some of our local recommendations.

Harrah's Cherokee Center - Asheville
On The Town
8 months ago
World-ranked tennis stars to play Servin’ Up Love benefit at Harrah’s

Harrah’s Cherokee Center is serving up an exciting fundraiser for Hurricane Helene relief this weekend: a celebrity tennis benefit. The Stars Servin’ Up Love celebrity tennis benefit will open its doors at 1:30 p.m. on Sunday, Feb. 2 at Harrah’s Cherokee Center in downtown Asheville.

Crooked Creek Fire
Local
8 months ago
Crooked Creek Fire 100% contained, North Fork Fire still burning

Crooked Creek Fire was caused by a fallen powerline, emergency officials said.

Perspectives
8 months ago
Best of local food: Food mogul Stu Helm to announce 2025 Stoobie Award winners

Local food guide Stu Helm will announce the winners of his Food Fan Awards tomorrow, Friday, Jan. 31. Categories range from Sandwich of the Year to Deep Fried Thing of the Year.

The Hop Ice Cream
On The Town
8 months ago
Frozen ‘fast: Celebrate National Ice Cream for Breakfast Day this weekend

This weekend, National Ice Cream for Breakfast Day will be celebrated in Asheville at The Hop Ice Cream Cafe in collaboration with cereal catering company Chill Cereal Bar.

news
8 months ago
City Council amends Asheville flood protection ordinance

Changes could include stricter building codes, enhanced stormwater requirements or updated flood zone maps.

Ask The Expert
8 months ago
Ask the Expert: Mark your calendar for the 2025 WNC Build and Remodel Expo

The Expo is set for Saturday, March 22, and Sunday, March 23, at the WNC Agricultural Center. The event will be a one-stop destination for inspiration, advice, and practical tools to rebuild, remodel, or refresh the place you call home.

Crime & Safety
8 months ago
Man with multiple warrants arrested in Buncombe County

Antonne Dewillard Smith Jr. was arrested at a house on Asheville’s Blanton Street