Crime & Safety
1 year ago
Masked gunmen try to shoot cameras after business break-in

ASHEVILLE, N.C. (828newsNOW) — Police are asking for the public’s help with information on […]

Buncombe County Planning Director Nathan Pennington addresses the crowd Monday, April 22, during the county Planning Board's consideration of regulations on short-term rentals at A-B Tech's Ferguson Auditorium in Asheville.
Housing
1 year ago
Planning board hears concerns, defers action on short-term rentals

The Buncombe County Planning Board heard residents’ concerns Monday about proposed regulations on short-term rentals.

Hendersonville City Hall
Local
1 year ago
Hendersonville City Council Member O’Neal Roundtree to resign

First elected in 2021, Debbie O’Neal Roundtree said, “I have decided it is no longer possible for me to properly serve the needs of those who elected me.”

Alexander Christian Davis, sought on arson charge in connection with a March 31 fire on Atkinson Street.
Crime & Safety
1 year ago
UPDATE: Arson suspect arrested in March 31 apartment fire case

Asheville Fire Department arson investigators helped locate a suspect in a March 31 apartment fire.

Local
1 year ago
Tourists mourn passing of former pitcher Ronny García

The Asheville Tourists are mourning the death of former pitching prospect Ronny Garcia, 24, who reportedly died in a traffic accident in the Dominican Republic.

A Ukrainian serviceman with the 65th Brigade opens the door of his armored vehicle at the frontline in the Zaporizhzhia region, Ukraine, on Sunday, April 21, 2024. (AP Photo/Andriy Andriyenko)
Local
1 year ago
Edwards backs aid for Ukraine, Israel; delegation mostly united

The state’s delegation was nearly united in support of $60.8 billion in aid to Ukraine, with a lone opponent, U.S. Rep. Dan Bishop.

Local
1 year ago
Club names finalists for high school athletics honors

The Mountain Amateur Athletic Club has named finalists for its annual awards honoring top student-athletes in the region.

Popcorn
Lifestyle
1 year ago
‘Barbie’ in the park and more on Asheville’s summer screen

Asheville’s summer series of movies in Pack Square Park includes “Wonka,” “Barbie,” “Guardians of the Galaxy” and “Toy Story.”

Detail on the roof of Asheville City Hall.
Local
1 year ago
Civic Center panel might get new name, expanded advisory role

The City Council will consider renaming it the “Community Entertainment Facilities Commission” to advise on a long list of city-owned facilities.

Arts & Culture
1 year ago
RECORD RELEASE: Santiago y Los Gatos release ‘Washing Away Wetiko’

Asheville-based Santiago y Los Gatos will be releasing their new album album, “Washing Away Wetiko,” on Wednesday night, April 24, at Eulogy, 10 Buxton Ave., Asheville.