A wildfire in the Lytle Cove area was contained at approximately 7 acres. (Photo credit: Swannanoa Fire & Rescue/Rey Castillo Jr.)
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Two wildfires near Asheville contained; no injuries or damage reported

Crews secure blazes in Lytle Cove and Rutherford County as rain moves into the region

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Tombstone Tales: Mystery beneath Biltmore Stone Cutters Monument

At Asheville’s Riverside Cemetery, a Biltmore-linked stonecutters memorial reveals a deeper story of labor, loss and unanswered questions.

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828newsNOW Wrapped: A look back at the news of 2025

As we wrap up our first full calendar year of 828newsNOW, we wanted to take a look back at the stories that mattered to our community most in 2025. From all of us on the 828newsNOW team, thank you for reading, sharing and supporting our local journalism. Here’s to continuing to tell your stories in 2026!

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Rain in forecast could aid firefighters battling WNC wildfires

Lytle Cove fire reaches full containment as crews continue work on Shumont Mountain blaze

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Rapid weather changes make emergency alerts vital in WNC

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Firefighters had a wildfire burning off Lytle Cove Road about 70% contained by early Friday morning, according to Swannanoa Fire & Rescue.
Local
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Wildfire near Swannanoa 70 percent contained

Crews report 4.5 acres burned off Lytle Cove Road; no structures threatened

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