A fire is burning near 905 Bald Mountain Road in the Shumont area of Rutherford County.
Local
1 week ago
Woods fire burns in Shumont area of Rutherford County

Blaze burning near Bald Mountain Road is more than 50% contained; no homes threatened

Jonah was born to Shannon Jeffords and Travis Roberts at 3:46 a.m. Jan. 1 at Mission Hospital.
Local
1 week ago
Marshall family welcomes first baby of new year at Mission Hospital

Jonah Thomas Roberts born at 3:46 a.m., hospital officials say

Lifestyle
1 week ago
From Pope Francis to Charlie Kirk, many deaths in 2025 had a wide impact

Flack, Osbourne and Giuffre’s deaths resonated beyond their immediate circles, sparking conversations about art, activism and social justice

Local
1 week ago
828newsNOW reflects on the features, series that anchored the year’s coverage

Legends, local history and food took center stage in 2025

Local
2 weeks ago
Strong winds to sweep mountain ridges overnight

Gusts up to 55 mph expected overnight in Buncombe, Mitchell and Yancey counties

Local
2 weeks ago
Breezy New Year’s Eve brings elevated fire risk to Asheville area

North Carolina Forest Service discourages outdoor burning amid New Year’s weather

FILE - A certified medical assistant holds a syringe for a flu vaccine at a clinic in Seattle, on Wednesday, Sept. 10, 2025. (AP Photo/Lindsey Wasson, File)
Health & Wellness
2 weeks ago
Mission Health limits visitors as flu cases surge in Asheville area

Hospitals restrict visits to protect vulnerable patients amid increasing influenza activity

Music
2 weeks ago
Echo Mountain Recording to reopen under new leadership in 2026

After previously sharing they would close their doors at the end of 2025, Echo Mountain Recording has announced its echo hasn’t died out after all. The Asheville-based recording company will reopen their Church studio space on Feb. 1, 2026.

Community
2 weeks ago
Pack Memorial Library reveals community favorites from 2025

Pack Memorial Library has released lists of the six most frequently checked-out books, movies and music from 2025. The selections reflect a wide variety of taste among the Buncombe County library community.

Arts & Culture
2 weeks ago
Wortham Center welcomes Tony-winning theater company for January shows

The Acting Company, a New York-based and Tony Award-winning theater troupe, will perform productions of “A Midsummer Night’s Dream” and “Great Expectations” next month at the Diana Wortham Theatre in downtown Asheville.

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