People look at the flooding on U.S. 70 in Swannanoa. The bridge seen here near Interstate 40 exit 55 was damaged in the storm.
Local
1 year ago
257 roads still closed almost 3 months after Helene

The dozens of closed roads in North Carolina include portions of major routes and several state highways

Crime & Safety
1 year ago
Man accused of child sex offenses in Asheville in 2016 arrested

Juan Jose Bernal-Ramirez was booked into the Buncombe County Detention Facility under no bond.

On The Town
1 year ago
Woman brings free books to Appalachia as modern ‘packhorse librarian’

Kirsten Turner is reviving a Great Depression-era initiative in the Appalachian mountains to bring books to people in need.

Lifestyle
1 year ago
What to do this weekend in The 828: Dec. 13-15

The holiday season is ramping up in preparation for Christmas Day. Check out the events happening this weekend in your local community.

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Local
1 year ago
Here’s where to get help removing Helene debris from your property

More than 1,100 property owners have applied to have disaster debris removed from their property through the Private Property Debris Removal Program

Education
1 year ago
2-hour delays at some schools because of road conditions

Some area schools will be operating on a two-hour delay Thursday because of road conditions

Ask The Expert
1 year ago
Boost your brand with radio and online news advertising

In today’s fast-paced digital age, businesses must employ multifaceted advertising strategies to effectively build […]

Helene damage Swannanoa 12-10-24
Business
1 year ago
More ways to get FEMA help in Asheville area

Check out this story for information about the types of help FEMA is offering Helene victims and how to apply

Education
1 year ago
Number of homeless students soars after Helene slams Asheville Area

Reports list more than 1,300 students in Buncombe County Schools as being without permanent homes.

On The Town
1 year ago
Roll the whole fam out for free Friday skating at Holiday Skate Jam

Asheville Parks & Recreation is hosting a free, festive holiday rollerskating extravaganza at Harrah’s Cherokee Center – Asheville on Friday, Dec. 13.