FILE - Sen. Thom Tillis, R-N.C., questions Robert F. Kennedy Jr., President Donald Trump's choice to be the Secretary of Health and Human Services, as he testifies before the Senate Finance Committee during his confirmation hearing, at the Capitol in Washington, Wednesday, Jan. 29, 2025. (AP Photo/Jose Luis Magana, file)
Local
4 months ago
Tillis says he won’t back Trump’s pick for top DC prosecutor

The North Carolina Republican told reporters he was opposing Martin’s nomination because of his defense of rioters who breached the Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021.

Riggs v Griffin
Local
4 months ago
Federal judge orders election board to certify Riggs’ win

U.S. District Court Judge Richard E. Myers II ordered the North Carolina Board of Elections to certify results in the North Carolina Supreme Court race.

Perspectives
5 months ago
City of Asheville seeking public input on ART bus system

What do you think about the Asheville Rides Transit system? Asheville city government is seeking ways to improve Asheville’s public transportation with a community survey.

Republican presidential nominee former President Donald Trump delivers remarks on the damage and federal response to Hurricane Helene, Monday, Oct. 21, 2024, in Swannanoa, N.C. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci)
Health & Wellness
5 months ago
‘Not warranted,’ FEMA stops paying 100% for Helene recovery

Congressman Chuck Edwards said he was focusing on other ways to help WNC residents recover

FILE - Rep. Wiley Nickel, D-N.C., speaks to reporters on Capitol Hill in Washington, Monday, Nov. 14, 2022, in Washington. (AP Photo/Manuel Balce Ceneta, File)
Local
5 months ago
Ex-congressman Nickel enters race to unseat NC Sen. Thom Tillis

Former Democratic U.S. Rep. Wiley Nickel has announced his candidacy to try to unseat Sen. Thom Tillis in 2026

Sen. Thom Tillis, R-N.C., listens as U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer as he testifies before the Senate Finance Committee on Capitol Hill in Washington, Tuesday, April 8, 2025. (AP Photo/Mark Schiefelbein)
Business
5 months ago
Tillis among Republicans worried about Trump tariffs

Republican senators are confronting the Trump administration as they fret about the economic impact of the president’s sweeping tariff strategy

Politics
5 months ago
City council confirms Board of Directors for downtown BID district

According to a 5:11 p.m. press release, City Council approved the ADID board at their meeting today, Tuesday, April 8.

Politics
5 months ago
What to expect at the Asheville City Council meeting: April 8

For Asheville residents unable to attend the Asheville City Council meeting this evening, 828newsNOW has summarized what is on the agenda for the city government.

Local
5 months ago
The Griffin List: How to find out if your vote is being challenged

The legal drama involving state Supreme Court candidates Republican Jefferson Griffin and Democrat Allison Riggs continues.

On The Town
5 months ago
1500+ people projected to show for downtown rally Saturday

The Nationwide Day of Action rally will be held from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., Saturday, April 5 at Pack Square Park amphitheater.