Local
1 year ago
Tombstone Tales: Former slave, Union soldier buried in Asheville

George Avery, 1844-1938, who is buried in South Asheville Cemetery, was once a slave and the cemetery’s first known caretaker

On The Town
1 year ago
Art fair The Big Crafty returns strange and gorgeous as ever

An unmistakably massive craft fair is brewing once again in downtown Asheville

Local
1 year ago
Strong storms possible through the weekend

Watch for strong afternoon storms this weekend

Police say a vandal slashed tires and scrawled graffiti on a vehicle belonging to a member of the committee that has been advocating for a downtown Business Improvement District, or "BID," overnight June 5 to 6, 2024.
Crime & Safety
1 year ago
Reward in vandalism cases increased to $5,000

The vandalism cases that targeted members of a task force that successfully advocated for the creation of the Business Improvement District

Asheville DMV Patton Avenue
Local
1 year ago
Heading to the DMV? Expect to pay more in fees now

Those heading to the DMV in North Carolina will now pay just a little bit more, thanks to state law.

Crime & Safety
1 year ago
1 killed, person of interest in custody in Weaverville

The incident started as a domestic violence call, Buncombe County authorities say

Local
1 year ago
Fireworks pose threat as drought conditions spread

According to the N.C. Drought Advisory Council, pretty much all of North Carolina is experiencing abnormally dry or drought conditions

Arts and crafts
Local
1 year ago
What to do this weekend in The 828: July 5-7

Looking for something fun to get into this weekend? Check out our roundup of events!

Pets
1 year ago
6 tips from Brother Wolf to help pets have a safe Fourth of July

Brother Wolf Animal Rescue has some advice for keeping your animals calm during the Fourth festivities

Health & Wellness
1 year ago
By the numbers: Closer look at Mission nurses’ negotiations

A nurses’ strike could be looming at Mission Hospital.