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Local
1 year ago
Melrose Fire in Polk County grows to 481 acres

Crews gaining on fires burning across Western North Carolina may get extra help Tuesday when rain is expected to move into the area.

Business
1 year ago
Visiting Asheville after Helene? Try our reopened business bucket list

Asheville is a city known for its diverse dining options, beautiful nature walks and vibrant nightlife. We have a bucket list guide to what’s open.

Perspectives
1 year ago
Theatre review: ‘9 to 5’ at Mars Hill messy but unmistakably Dolly

Mars Hill University staged a fun but flawed production of Dolly Parton musical “9 to 5” from Feb. 27 to March 2 at Owen Theatre.

Local
1 year ago
Strangeville: Cherokee village disappeared without a trace

In the mid-1700’s, a Cherokee settlement known as Kanasta vanished in Western North Carolina. Legend has it they entered a mountain and never returned.

Local
1 year ago
Trout stocking schedule revised because of Helene; maps available

Because of Helene, the N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission has revised its spring and summer trout stocking schedule.

Local
1 year ago
Multiple wildfires have scorched hundreds of acres across the area

Multiple wildfires are ongoing across the area

Local
1 year ago
Crews battle 50-acre wildfire near Hookers Gap

Crews were battling several wildfires across the state Saturday night, including one on a ridge near Hookers Gap.

Local
1 year ago
Evacuate: Crews battling brush fire near Tryon

An evacuation order was issued for areas near Tryon on Saturday afternoon because of a wildfire.

Local
1 year ago
Wildfire burning off Pisgah View Road in West Asheville

A fire is burning off Pisgah View Road near McKinney Road.

Local
1 year ago
828 roundup: I-40 to reopen, new podcast, things to do

Here’s a look at the top local news stories from 828newsNOW this week.