Outdoors
11 months ago
After Helene, Pisgah Conservancy is in 4-wheel drive… Literally

The Pisgah conservation group was gifted a Can-Am UTV by Hunter Power Sports, a vehicle which will help the group access remote regions of Pisgah National Forest.

Outdoors
11 months ago
October races on with Halloween 5ks, some delays

There are several Halloween-themed spooky races occurring this weekend in Western North Carolina, but there used to be one more.

Black Mountain and Weaverville soon will decide whether to create so-called "social districts" to allow regulated "to-go" alcohol sales within specific boundaries.
Business
11 months ago
Black Mountain mayor urges residents to buy local

“As soon as you are able, get in the habit of supporting your Swannanoa Valley merchants and restaurants.” — Black Mountain Mayor C. Michael Sobol

Obituaries
11 months ago
Angela Marie Evans, 1968-2024

Asheville – Angela Marie Evans, 56, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, October 21, 2024. […]

Obituaries
11 months ago
Glenn Reid Knick, 1952-2024

Candler – Glenn Reid Knick, 72, passed away on Wednesday October 16th, 2024, at […]

Local
11 months ago
Buncombe updates: Restaurant reopening plans, DMV offices

Officials are trying to make it easier for restaurants to reopen.

Obituaries
11 months ago
Anne Bailiff Chapman, 1942-2024

Anne Bailiff Chapman, aged 82, passed away September 25, 2024, in Asheville, NC. Asheville […]

Local
11 months ago
Buncombe sets polling locations for Nov. 5

Tropical Storm Helene’s destruction required the county to replace or transfer 17 of the 80 voting sites

Lifestyle
11 months ago
828boosNOW, Day 23: ‘Night of the Living Dead’ (1968)

Every day this month, resident horror movie enthusiast and 828newsNOW staff reporter Pruett Norris is recommending a Halloween film for your macabre amusement.

Local
11 months ago
Buncombe overcounts Helene deaths by as many as 30, sheriff says

Buncombe County officials, who previously reported 72 deaths, are now deferring to a state tally of 42 for the county.