Education
9 months ago
School closures, delays in the Asheville area

Many schools have opted to delay the start of classes Wednesday because of hazardous travel conditions.

On The Town
9 months ago
Bender Gallery is ‘Standing Strong’ with storm-affected artists

Bender Gallery, a contemporary and pop art gallery in downtown Asheville, will be hosting local Asheville artists impacted by Hurricane Helene with their “Standing Strong” exhibition.

On The Town
9 months ago
Another Patton Avenue section to be closed for storm water project

New daytime road closures will begin on Jan. 10, limiting Patton Avenue to one lane in each direction. Drivers are encouraged to take I-240 or other detour routes to navigate downtown.

Business
9 months ago
Checking in on the Asheville food industry, according to AIR

After Hurricane Helene swept through the region, leaving many without water, power or, most tragically, a building left at all, the Asheville Independent Restaurant Association was there to bring the community back together.

Local
9 months ago
Winter storm expected this weekend in Asheville area

An area of low pressure moving along the Gulf Coast is expected to bring wintry weather to the area Friday

File- In this Thursday, May 9, 2013, file photo, two Allegiant Air jets taxi at McCarran International Airport in Las Vegas. Issues continue to circle overhead for low-fare Allegiant Air as directors gathered in the profitable company's Las Vegas headquarters Thursday, June 18, 2015, for a shareholder meeting. Labor disputes with pilots and flight attendants, equipment problems causing canceled flights and concerns about the CEO's spending on pet projects have plagued the small airline owned and operated by Allegiant Travel Co. (AP Photo/David Becker,File)
Local
9 months ago
Allegiant Air pilots to picket at Asheville Regional Airport

Some 30-50 Allegiant Air pilots are expected to participate in the Asheville picket, sharing their message with passengers.

Vehicles roll along on a washed up road in the aftermath of Hurricane Helene, Thursday, Oct. 3, 2024, in Pensacola, N.C. (AP Photo/Mike Stewart)
Local
9 months ago
Names, counties of state’s 104 confirmed Helene victims released

The NCDHHS released a list of the confirmed fatalities related to Hurricane Helene in North Carolina.

Education
9 months ago
School closings and delays in the Asheville area

Many schools have opted for delays or remote learning because of hazardous travel conditions

On The Town
9 months ago
Comedian Brian Regan to perform benefit show Wednesday, BOGO for 828newsNOW

Comedian Brian Regan is offering buy-one-get-one tickets to his benefit show on Wednesday, Jan. 8 at Thomas Wolfe Auditorium in downtown Asheville.

Local
9 months ago
Cleanup, expansion of Hominy Creek River Park underway

Buncombe County Parks and Recreation is working with FEMA and the Army Corp of Engineers to remove debris and contaminated silt from Hominy Creek River Park.