Local
8 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
8 months ago
Pride Month in WNC blends celebration, activism

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

Local
8 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.

Local
8 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
8 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
8 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
8 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.

Local
8 months ago
Asheville’s Helene cleanup expands to parks, trails

ASHEVILLE, N.C. (828newsNOW) — More than 846,000 cubic yards of storm debris have been […]

Local
8 months ago
Weekend weather alert: Thunderstorms likely

Severe weather and unseasonably warm temperatures are expected to return to the region Friday and Saturday, according to the National Weather Service.

Local
8 months ago
Tourists capitalize on Dash errors for 8-3 win

The Asheville Tourists earned an 8-3 victory on Wednesday night at McCormick Field over the Winston-Salem Dash.