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Riverside town with brick storefronts along a stone embankment, trees on a hill behind, under a blue sky with scattered clouds.
Local
3 weeks ago
Day Trips from Asheville: Marshall, NC

Where to eat, explore and unwind in one of Western North Carolina’s most charming small towns — just 30 minutes from Asheville.

NWS radar map showing a broad band of rainfall from green to red moving across western North Carolina and eastern Tennessee, with cities like Knoxville, Morristown, Asheville and Charlotte nearby.
Local
3 weeks ago
Rain, storms bring relief to dry Asheville region

First meaningful rainfall in weeks expected to continue into Wednesday

Cloudy mountains
Local
3 weeks ago
Sunshine Monday before storms return to Asheville area

Forecasters track showers Tuesday, stronger system Wednesday as rainfall deficit persists

Outdoors
4 weeks ago
Hikes of WNC: Devil’s Courthouse

Don’t let the name fool you. Devil’s Courthouse on the Blue Ridge Parkway boasts some truly angelic views, even if the hike up is hellish on the calves. Read more in our hiking guide.

Outdoor wooden stage with a banner reading 'The Wonderful Wizard of Oz' against a backdrop of green trees and a clear blue sky.
On The Town
4 weeks ago
State of Asheville stages: Montford Park Players

Over a year and a half after the widespread devastation of Tropical Storm Helene, which hobbled business, tourism and the arts across Western North Carolina, 828newsNOW takes a look at how the theater community has recovered. First up, the Montford Park Players.

Dry, cracked soil with small weeds and scattered leaves along a rough, rocky surface.
Local
4 weeks ago
Drought persists across Asheville area as rain relief expected this weekend

More than 238,000 in Buncombe County affected as state officials maintain burn ban amid dry, windy conditions

Photo of roadside storm debris near Craven Gap, milepost 377.4.
Local
4 weeks ago
Blue Ridge Parkway cleanup aims to cut wildfire danger after Helene

National Park Service plans debris removal in six high-risk areas through 2027

U.S. Drought Monitor
Local
1 month ago
Drought worsens across Asheville area as dry weather persists

March ranks among driest on record as conditions deteriorate statewide

Local
1 month ago
Earth Day 2026 in Asheville and WNC: How locals can mark the day

From community efforts to simple ways to give back at home, here’s how Asheville and Western North Carolina can celebrate Earth Day on April 22.

Expansive view of rolling mountains under a blue, cloud-filled sky from a lookout railing in the foreground.
Outdoors
1 month ago
Planning a Blue Ridge Parkway trip? Two visitor centers reopen this weekend

The National Park Service announced that the Craggy Gardens Visitor Center at milepost 364 and the Waterrock Knob Visitor Center at milepost 451.2 will open today, April 17.