Asheville History
2 weeks ago
13 haunted places and ghost stories in Asheville & Western North Carolina

Step into the haunted side of the mountains with 13 ghost stories, legends, and mysteries from Asheville and Western North Carolina. From eerie cemetery tales to mountain folklore that refuses to fade, discover the chilling places and tales that still haunt the region today.

Local
2 weeks ago
How to make 828newsNOW your preferred news source on Google (step-by-step)

Google now lets you pick favorite news sites, so their stories show up more often in Top stories and a “From your sources” section. Here’s the fastest way to add 828newsNOW.

Michael Traister fills a bag of drinking water Thursday, Oct. 3, 2024 in Asheville, North Carolina. (AP Photo/Brittany Peterson)
Local
2 weeks ago
Gov. Stein announces $86M for water projects in Helene recovery

Projects in Haywood, Buncombe, Madison, Burke and Caldwell counties aim to guard against future storms

Local
2 weeks ago
Big South Baseball Championship returning to Asheville in 2026

Renovated McCormick Field to host league tournament for first time since 2009

Black Mountain and Weaverville soon will decide whether to create so-called "social districts" to allow regulated "to-go" alcohol sales within specific boundaries.
Business
2 weeks ago
Black Mountain group highlights recovery progress nearly a year after Helene

Chamber Foundation shares new projects, resources and funding opportunities for small businesses

Local
2 weeks ago
Bush earns All-Star nod after breakout season in Asheville

Former Tourists catcher/first baseman rewarded for strong 2025 campaign

Crime & Safety
2 weeks ago
Deliberations begin in Asheville infant death trial

Jurors review transcripts, photos as they weigh charges against Nickolas Stephenson

Crime & Safety
2 weeks ago
Buncombe County inmate dies after being found unconscious

Officials say Christopher Morrow was found unresponsive in his cell only hours after being booked

Arts & Culture
2 weeks ago
Crafts, bluegrass, whimmy diddles: Heritage Weekend returns to Folk Art Center

This weekend, the Southern Highland Craft Guild will hold their annual Heritage Weekend at the Folk Art Center on the Blue Ridge Parkway. Expect to hear bluegrass music, see live craft demonstrations and play with Gee Haw Whimmy Diddles at the free event.

On The Town
2 weeks ago
Things to do in Asheville & WNC: Sept. 19-21

Looking for things to do this weekend in Asheville? We’ve got you covered. This weekend in Western North Carolina, enjoy festivals of all sorts, including writing, food and Southern Appalachian crafts, as well as a few other fun, funky activities.

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