There are several faith-based summer camp options in the Asheville area. (Photo credit: Metro Creative Graphics) 
Local
9 months ago
828newsNOW: Faith-based summer camps

Here are some faith-based summer camp options.

Local
9 months ago
Tombstone Tales: ‘Look Homeward, Angel’ above Johnson’s grave

Thomas Wolfe’s novel, “Look Homeward, Angel,” describes an ornate statue. It stands above the grave of Margaret Johnson in Hendersonville, N.C.

Local
9 months ago
‘Our mission is to make clay accessible’: Odyssey ClayWorks

Gabriel Kline is the owner and director of Odyssey ClayWorks, a clay studio and workshop based in Asheville, NC. Read his interview with 828newsNOW.

On The Town
9 months ago
Festival preview: Fringe Fest brings unusual art to center stage

The long-running alternative arts celebration The Asheville Fringe Arts Festival returns next weekend for its 23rd year of creative, kooky and eclectic performances.

Local
9 months ago
FEMA to extend application deadline

There are several ways to apply for FEMA help

Local
9 months ago
NC Republicans seek to force top Democrats to fall in line with Trump agenda

The North Carolina Senate advanced measures this week amplifying recent GOP-backed laws eroding powers of Democratic executive branch officials.

Local
9 months ago
Here’s a closer look at Asheville’s plan for $225M in recovery money

Asheville officials want community feedback before approving an action plan for $225 million in Community Development Block Grant Disaster Recovery funds.

Outdoors
9 months ago
USDA Secretary Rollins praises firefighters, promises emergency funds soon in Asheville visit

Brooke Rollins, Secretary of the United States Department of Agriculture, visited Asheville today to meet with members of the USDA Forest Service and witness the damage from Hurricane Helene and the recent area wildfires.

Local
9 months ago
Rain helps crews contain wildfires

Recent rain and snow have helped contain wildfires burning in Western North Carolina

Business
9 months ago
Candler, Linville groups get Land Rovers to help with their work

Two local charities — Appalachian Wildlife Refuge and Linville-Central Rescue Squad — have each been awarded a customized Defender 130