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Arts & Culture
1 year 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
1 year ago
Fire danger high across Western North Carolina

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

Local
1 year 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
1 year 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
1 year ago
Canton License Plate Agency closed indefinitely, another operator sought

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

Local
1 year 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
1 year 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
1 year 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
1 year 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

Protesters gathered in front of the Veach-Baley Federal Building at noon Friday, Feb. 21, 2025.
Local
1 year ago
Protest gather in Asheville, rail against federal firings

Protesters, angered by the recent firings of thousands of federal employees, gathered in front of the Veach-Baley Federal Building