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Crime & Safety
1 year ago
Gov. Stein vetoes conceal carry, immigration bills

Gov. Josh Stein vetoed a bill that would have allowed most adults 18 and older to carry concealed weapons without a permit or training

Local
1 year ago
Hot, muggy weather to intensify in Asheville area as summer begins

Summer officially arrived Friday with hot and increasingly humid weather expected through next week.

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Business
1 year ago
Asheville pop-up blends shopping and storm relief

A percentage of all sales will go toward Helene recovery funds benefiting local organizations

Crime & Safety
1 year ago
Woman arrested in Asheville shooting

A woman was arrested Wednesday night after a shooting at an Asheville apartment complex left another woman injured, police said.

Local
1 year ago
I-40 section in Smoky Mountains likely closed for 2 weeks

Engineers expect Interstate 40 along its narrow corridor through the Great Smoky Mountains to be closed for at least two weeks.

Business
1 year ago
$55M in grants helps WNC small businesses recover from Helene

More than 2,100 small businesses across WNC are getting a boost thanks to a $55 million funding initiative announced by Gov. Josh Stein last month.

Local
1 year ago
Asheville School grad finds purpose in U.S. Navy

Petty Officer 1st Class Parker White is serving aboard the USS Tennessee, a U.S. Navy submarine based at Naval Submarine Base Kings Bay.

On The Town
1 year ago
From diamonds to dinosaur poop, M.A.G.M.A. has it all at Swannanoa gem show

Gem lovers, fossil hunters and crystal enthusiasts mark your calendars: the Mountain Area Gem and Mineral Association will host its latest trade show this weekend in Swannanoa.

Local
1 year ago
Numerous rescues made after flooding shut down I-40

According to the NCDOT, I-40 West between Exit 20 and the Tennessee line will likely be closed at least through July 4.

Obituaries
1 year ago
Asheville icon: Remembering Alex ‘The Catman’ McPherson

Alex “The Catman” McPherson, nicknamed for his inseparable bond with his late cat, Thomas, was a loving member of the Asheville community. Following his death earlier this month, 828newsNOW is proud to share stories from the community about The Catman.