Local
4 months ago
Severe storms threaten Western North Carolina

A line of strong to severe thunderstorms is expected to sweep across parts the area tonight.

Local
4 months ago
Tombstone Tales: A dog’s devotion, a colonel’s grave, and a superintendent’s grace

A grieving terrier’s devotion to her owner, and a cemetery superintendent’s quiet act of compassion, left behind one of Riverside Cemetery’s most touching and enduring stories.

Local
4 months ago
Old Fort mayor addresses town’s water, sewer problems

Old Fort Mayor Pam Snypes has issued a public letter addressing persistent water and sewer issues plaguing the town.

Local
4 months ago
Section of I-26 near Green River bridge to be closed

A short section of Interstate 26 East near the Green River bridge will be closed beginning Sunday night, June 8.

Arts & Culture
4 months ago
Pride Month in WNC blends celebration, activism

There’s a full slate of events across the Asheville area celebrating Pride Month

Local
4 months ago
Tourists post fourth shutout of the year

The Asheville Tourists notched their third victory in a row over the Winston-Salem Dash — a 2-0 finish Thursday night at McCormick Field.

FILE - As President Barack Obama and former President Bill Clinton mark the 20th anniversary of the AmeriCorps national service program, hundreds of new volunteers are sworn in for duty at a ceremony, Friday, Sept. 12, 2014, on the South Lawn of the White House in Washington. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite, file)
Local
4 months ago
AmeriCorps programs must be reinstated in 24 states, judge rules

A federal judge on Thursday blocked the Trump administration from dismantling AmeriCorps in two dozen Democratic-led states, including North Carolina.

geotechnical drilling operations in the French Broad River next week. (Photo credit: 828newsNOW)
Local
4 months ago
Caution: Hidden dangers may lurk in WNC waters after Helene

Be cautious around local rivers and swimming holes, where hidden storm debris and water contamination remain a risk following.

Perspectives
4 months ago
Review: Continental breakfast of champions: The Refinery at the Foundry Hotel

According to Shawn Cameron, executive chef at the new eatery, The Refinery menu blends Southern influence with local ingredients for a brunch experience he hopes will appeal to adventurous and comfort diners alike.

Crime & Safety
4 months ago
Repeat indecent exposure offender caught at Carrier Park within yards of last arrest

The Asheville Police Department has arrested and charged a man for public masturbation in West Asheville, marking the offender’s second charge for the same crime in the same park.

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