Local
12 months ago
Democrats, voting groups: Bid to toss out NC ballots is an attack on democracy

The fight in the nation’s ninth most populous state over the Supreme Court seat is being considered in two court systems.

Crime & Safety
12 months ago
Crime blotter: Safecracker, peeping, explosion investigations

Here are some of the highlights, according to social media posts and news releases.

Lifestyle
12 months ago
Camera is character in BP nominee ‘Nickel Boys,’ ghost story ‘Presence’ – 828reviewsNOW

Two new films use a first-person point-of-view camera to tell their stories: the Best Picture nominated “Nickel Boys” and the Steven Soderbergh ghost story “Presence.”

Lifestyle
12 months ago
Tombstone Tales: Asheville’s lost cemetery refound

After a century, a long-lost cemetery on Haywood Road was rediscovered in 2023. Today, it faces the possibility of being lost once more.

Local
12 months ago
828 roundup: Presidential visit, Rabbit Rabbit lawsuit

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

Business
12 months ago
Dilbar down: Downtown Indian street food spot closes

Dilbar, an Indian street food restaurant in downtown Asheville, announced on social media it was closing its doors today, Jan. 24.

Politics
12 months ago
President in Buncombe County, locals respond

President Donald Trump visited Swannanoa, N.C. to assess damages from Tropical Storm Helene. Locals lined up on streets to watch his motorcade.

Local
12 months ago
Trump proposes ‘getting rid of FEMA’ while visiting North Carolina

“FEMA has been a very big disappointment,” the Republican president said.

Health & Wellness
12 months ago
Asheville water tests mostly clean, report shows

Of flush samples from Asheville water customers, five showed detectable levels of lead, but only two exceeded the action level, city officials said.

Local
12 months ago
Traffic Alert: Swannanoa said to be Presidential visit location

If you plan to get out around midday Friday, maybe reconsider, because President Donald Trump’s planned visit is likely to snarl traffic.