Local
11 months ago
WNC Nature Center set to reopen March 17 after storm damage

The WNC Nature Center will reopen to the public on March 17, following a five-and-a-half-month closure due to severe flooding caused by Tropical Storm Helene.

Arts & Culture
11 months ago
Roberta Flack, Grammy-winning singer and Black Mountain native, dies at 88

Roberta Flack’s intimate vocal and musical style made her one of the top recording artists of the 1970s.

Local
11 months ago
Fire danger high across Western North Carolina

ASHEVILLE, N.C. (828newsNOW) — Be extra careful when burning outside this week. Fire danger […]

Local
11 months ago
828newsNOW launches morning news podcast

Every weekday morning, the 828 news crew will bring you the latest headlines, developing stories, things to do and more.

Local
11 months ago
Strangeville: Colonel Sanders’ Asheville motor court

Before stardom, Col. Sanders of Kentucky Fried Chicken fame operated a motor court in Asheville, N.C. where he sold his finger-licking good recipe.

Local
11 months ago
Canton License Plate Agency closed indefinitely, another operator sought

The License Plate Agency in Canton has been closed until a new contractor

Local
11 months ago
Swannanoa to celebrate bridging the gap between their community

Hurricane Helene divided their town along the Swannanoa River. North and south disconnected. This week, an important bridge will reopen connecting the two banks of the river together again.

Local
11 months ago
828 roundup: Federal firings, protests, Helene book and more

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

Perspectives
11 months ago
Curious gorge: ‘The Monkey,’ ‘The Gorge’ – 828reviewsNOW

Explore a treacherous trench and wind-up a menacing monkey in our reviews of Apple TV+ original film “The Gorge” and new horror movie “The Monkey,” in theaters now.

Local
11 months ago
Tombstone Tales: Reverends who shaped Shiloh

Rev. Frank Owens Sr. and his wife Annie Logan Owens helped build the Asheville neighborhood of Shiloh into a tight-knit community through their service