Local
1 year ago
Gov. Cooper works to accelerate repair timelines in WNC

The executive order focused on addressing urgent needs related to drinking water and wastewater treatment

Education
1 year ago
With schools closed, many worry about long-term impacts

Tens of thousands of students in the Southeast are dealing with school disruptions after Hurricane Helene

Local
1 year ago
FEMA resumes door-to-door visits after threats tied to disinformation

Over the weekend, reports emerged that FEMA workers could be targeted by militia.

Local
1 year ago
Buncombe commissioners delay property reappraisals

County officials said it is unknown how market values will be impacted by the flood damage.

Health & Wellness
1 year ago
A look inside a FEMA Disaster Recovery Center

FEMA has a Disaster Recovery Center at A. C. Reynolds High School in Asheville. Here’s what to expect.

Health & Wellness
1 year ago
Local police close missing persons form, return to regular operations

Nearly three weeks after Hurricane Helene hit the region, the APD and BCSO announced they are returning to regular operations when it comes to missing persons.

Local
1 year ago
Obey parkway closures or be cited, Park Service says

ASHEVILLE, N.C. (828newsNOW) — The entire North Carolina section of the Blue Ridge Parkway […]

Local
1 year ago
Asheville detective out to reunite families with found flood photos

Asheville Police Department Detective Sam DeGrave is on a mission to return photographs he rescued from the Hurricane Helene flooding with their owners.

Local
1 year ago
Buncombe County updates: Water reaches downtown Asheville

A Community Care Station opened and progress made in restoring Spectrum service

Local
1 year ago
Early voting starts Thursday

Early voting begins on the third Thursday before Election Day and ends at 3 p.m. on the last Saturday before the election.