Outdoors
3 weeks ago
Hikes of WNC: Catawba Falls River Trail

We celebrate the winter solstice, the shortest day of the year, tomorrow, so here is a breezy, nearby hike to enjoy. The Catawba Falls River Trail, located just outside of Old Fort, N.C., is an easily accessible route that starts off nice and flat before climaxing with an impressive waterfall – and a massive staircase, to match.

Education
3 weeks ago
Asheville High names inaugural Athletic Hall of Fame class

Former athletes and coaches to be honored Jan. 16 during home basketball games

Music
3 weeks ago
Trousdale, Turnstile, Tyler Childers: The best albums of 2025

828newsNOW and our friends at the Asheville Media Group, including DJs for Mix 96.5, 98.1 The River and La Pantera 97.3, are proud to present a list of our favorite albums of the year.

Asheville History
3 weeks ago
Tombstone Tales: Lewis Trexler, killed over seventy-five cents

A former Blowing Rock police chief was beaten to death in 1888 over a minor debt. More than a century later, his grave tells a story of injustice, outrage and a life cut short.

Arts & Culture
3 weeks ago
Highlights from the Grove Park Inn Gingerbread House Competition

The annual National Gingerbread House Competition has returned to the Omni Grove Park Inn for another year of stellar sugary sculptures. The gingerbread houses are on display for free at the Grove Park Inn, where they will remain until Jan. 4, 2026.

Business
3 weeks ago
Propane drive set for Saturday at Swannanoa Ingles site

Blossman Gas & Appliance expects to serve hundreds of residents needing fuel for heating and cooking

NWS wind advisory
Local
3 weeks ago
Wind advisory in effect in Asheville area and across WNC

Gusts up to 40 mph expected Friday; dry, warmer weather ahead this weekend

Greg Biffle at Riceville Volunteer Fire Department
Local
3 weeks ago
From racetracks to rescue missions: Greg Biffle’s final legacy

Retired NASCAR driver gained national attention for humanitarian aid flights after Tropical Storm Helene

Health & Wellness
3 weeks ago
Gov. Stein highlights $15M for Old Fort water, sewer upgrades

Part of $270M in grants to rebuild and strengthen systems damaged by Helene

FILE - North Carolina Lt. Gov. Rachel Hunt, right, kisses her father, former North Carolina Gov. Jim Hunt, left, after she presided over the Senate session at the Legislative Building, Jan. 8, 2025, in Raleigh, N.C. (AP Photo/Chris Seward, File)
Local
3 weeks ago
4-term NC Gov. Jim Hunt, a leader in education reform, dies at 88

Longtime Democratic leader helped guide state’s shift to a modern economy

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