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Local
2 years ago
Multiple wildfires have scorched hundreds of acres across the area

Multiple wildfires are ongoing across the area

Local
2 years ago
Crews battle 50-acre wildfire near Hookers Gap

Crews were battling several wildfires across the state Saturday night, including one on a ridge near Hookers Gap.

Local
2 years ago
Evacuate: Crews battling brush fire near Tryon

An evacuation order was issued for areas near Tryon on Saturday afternoon because of a wildfire.

Local
2 years ago
Wildfire burning off Pisgah View Road in West Asheville

A fire is burning off Pisgah View Road near McKinney Road.

Local
2 years ago
828 roundup: I-40 to reopen, new podcast, things to do

Here’s a look at the top local news stories from 828newsNOW this week.

Asheville History
2 years ago
Tombstone Tales: World’s heaviest twins were pro-wrestlers from Hendersonville

Recognized by Guinness World Records, Benny and Billy McCrary, or McGuire, were famous showmen and wrestlers, wowing audiences with their immense size, each weighing over 700 pounds.

Ask The Expert
2 years ago
Ask the Expert: Join a team of Experts at MB HAYNES

At MB HAYNES, we recognize that our employees are our greatest asset. That’s why we offer competitive salaries, and a comprehensive benefits package designed to support the well-being of our employees and their families.

Health & Wellness
2 years ago
‘It’s time for Mission to step up’: Scathing press conference condemns HCA

Nearly every speaker at the conference called for increases in medical staffing and criticized HCA – especially Greg Lowe, president of the N.C. division of HCA – for the way Mission Hospital is being operated.

Local
2 years ago
Three Arrested in School Resource Center Larceny Case

Three men have been arrested in connection with a break-in at the Buncombe County Schools Family Resource Center in Candler and the theft of items from several school buses at Enka High School…

Arts & Culture
2 years ago
Scandals Nightclub vacating the Grove House after 44 years

Scandals Nightclub will end its 44-year run at 11 Grove St. on Saturday night.