Politics
1 year ago
Hundreds line up in Buncombe County for start of early voting

Early voting began yesterday, Thursday, Oct. 17 in Buncombe County. If votes were worms, many early birds were out to cast them.

Crime & Safety
1 year ago
Asheville PD capture birthday boy gunman in nearby water pipe

An Asheville man was arrested last night, Thursday, Oct. 17 for discharging a firearm inside a restaurant at 1900 Hendersonville Rd.

Education
1 year ago
2nd first day of school? Buncombe County announces back to school plan

Three weeks after schools were forced to close due to the destruction from Hurricane Helene, Buncombe County Schools have a plan.

Health & Wellness
1 year ago
New FEMA location opens in Waynesville

The Waynesville DRC is open from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m., seven days a week, as of Friday, Oct. 18. It is located at the Regional High Technical Center, 112 Industrial Park Dr., Waynesville.

Obituaries
1 year ago
Linda Ball Helms, 1957-2024

Linda Ball Helms, 67, went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, October […]

Health & Wellness
1 year ago
WNC residents organize to meet a basic need — water

Since Helene damaged water infrastructure, local governments have been overwhelmed, and that’s spurred community innovation.

Local
1 year ago
Copy of US Constitution sells for $9 million in Asheville auction

Bidding took just over seven minutes, with bids coming in at $50,000 intervals mostly over the phone

Lifestyle
1 year ago
828boosNOW, Day 18: ‘Black Sunday’

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

Local
1 year ago
Buttigieg, Cooper visit flood-ravaged River Arts District

“The damage, of course, is overwhelming,” U.S. Transportation Secretary Pete said.

Lifestyle
1 year ago
828boosNOW, Day 17: ‘The Thing’ (1982)

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