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Health & Wellness
1 year ago
Gas leak: Avoid North Lexington Avenue says Asheville Fire Department

The Asheville Fire Department has issued a warning to avoid North Lexington Avenue as crews work at the scene of a gas leak.

Outdoors
1 year ago
Is the future of the Forest Service in flames after firings? Ask Jenifer Bunty

Jenifer Bunty is one of 17 Forest Service employees in North Carolina that have been terminated from their USAD Forest Service positions over the last week. According to Bunty, the firings come at a uncertain time for the Forest Service with the unresolved damages of Hurricane Helene still on the front door of the forest floor.

Health & Wellness
1 year ago
Blood Donations Encouraged During Bleeding Disorders Awareness Month

March is Bleeding Disorders Awareness Month, and AdventHealth is urging the community to donate blood to help save lives.

Lifestyle
1 year ago
What to do this week in The 828: Feb. 21-23

From a children’s rock and roll concert to an awards show, Asheville has a lot going on this weekend. Find your event for this weekend.

Health & Wellness
1 year ago
Bird flu part two: Dead waterfowl at Osceola Lake positive for virus

Several dead waterfowl were found at Osceola Lake earlier this month. One of them has tested positive for Avian Influenza H5N1, also known as bird flu.

Health & Wellness
1 year ago
Senior Living Series: The impact of reading on cognitive decline

The American Academy of Neurology says reading stimulates the brain and has been shown to slow down cognitive decline in old age.

On The Town
1 year ago
‘Beautiful and weird and strange’: Comedian Rory Scovel to perform WNC benefit show

Nationally renowned comedian Rory Scovel is bringing his signature brand of oddball Southern charm to the Wortham Center for the Performing Arts next week.

Health & Wellness
1 year ago
Senior Living Series: February draws attention to matters of the heart

Givens Highland Farms promotes education as one of the best ways to prevent heart diseases

Outdoors
1 year ago
‘Target for completion is June 1,’ says Corps of Engineers on river cleanup

“The mission you see behind me, the waterway mission, our target for completion is June 1. For our private property debris removal mission, our target is June 30,” said U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Corporal Brad Morgan.

Health & Wellness
1 year ago
Oh cluck: Chickens, eggs endangered by bird flu, inflation

Read about the state of eggs and chickens in restaurants and agriculture in our interviews with Biscuithead manager Fern Coomer and Tractor Supply Co. “chicken lady” Syrenity Burns.

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