Local
1 week ago
Rain in forecast could aid firefighters battling WNC wildfires

Lytle Cove fire reaches full containment as crews continue work on Shumont Mountain blaze

Metro emergency alert
Community
1 week ago
Rapid weather changes make emergency alerts vital in WNC

Buncombe, Asheville, Black Mountain and other areas provide free text, email and phone notifications about severe weather, road closures and more

Firefighters had a wildfire burning off Lytle Cove Road about 70% contained by early Friday morning, according to Swannanoa Fire & Rescue.
Local
1 week ago
Wildfire near Swannanoa 70 percent contained

Crews report 4.5 acres burned off Lytle Cove Road; no structures threatened

Health & Wellness
1 week ago
Why your body needs more heat in a winter yoga practice

Heated yoga offers a purposeful way to introduce warmth into the body. Heated classes create an environment that supports movement, circulation and recovery during colder months.

On The Town
1 week ago
Things to do in Asheville & WNC: Jan. 2-4

The new year has arrived, and with it, another list of things to do in the Asheville area this weekend. Read our guide and discover ways to spend the first weekend of 2026.

A fire is burning near 905 Bald Mountain Road in the Shumont area of Rutherford County.
Local
1 week ago
Woods fire burns in Shumont area of Rutherford County

Blaze burning near Bald Mountain Road is more than 50% contained; no homes threatened

Jonah was born to Shannon Jeffords and Travis Roberts at 3:46 a.m. Jan. 1 at Mission Hospital.
Local
1 week ago
Marshall family welcomes first baby of new year at Mission Hospital

Jonah Thomas Roberts born at 3:46 a.m., hospital officials say

FILE - Pope Francis leaves at the end of his weekly general audience in St. Peter's Square, at the Vatican, May 15, 2019. (AP Photo/Andrew Medichini, File)
Lifestyle
1 week ago
From Pope Francis to Charlie Kirk, many deaths in 2025 had a wide impact

Flack, Osbourne and Giuffre’s deaths resonated beyond their immediate circles, sparking conversations about art, activism and social justice

Local
1 week ago
828newsNOW reflects on the features, series that anchored the year’s coverage

Legends, local history and food took center stage in 2025

Local
1 week ago
Strong winds to sweep mountain ridges overnight

Gusts up to 55 mph expected overnight in Buncombe, Mitchell and Yancey counties

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