The Western North Carolina Railroad was built by compulsory prisoner labor killing dozens.
Here’s a look at the top local news stories from 828newsNOW this past week.
APD is urging anyone with information about a burgundy Toyota RAV4 to come forward. The hit-and-run incident occurred in early November 2024.
Preliminary tests show a bird at Lake Julian Park had avian influenza H5N1
If you have not found a restaurant to eat Valentine’s Day dinner at yet, check out some of our local recommendations.
Harrah’s Cherokee Center is serving up an exciting fundraiser for Hurricane Helene relief this weekend: a celebrity tennis benefit. The Stars Servin’ Up Love celebrity tennis benefit will open its doors at 1:30 p.m. on Sunday, Feb. 2 at Harrah’s Cherokee Center in downtown Asheville.
Crooked Creek Fire was caused by a fallen powerline, emergency officials said.
Local food guide Stu Helm will announce the winners of his Food Fan Awards tomorrow, Friday, Jan. 31. Categories range from Sandwich of the Year to Deep Fried Thing of the Year.
This weekend, National Ice Cream for Breakfast Day will be celebrated in Asheville at The Hop Ice Cream Cafe in collaboration with cereal catering company Chill Cereal Bar.
Changes could include stricter building codes, enhanced stormwater requirements or updated flood zone maps.