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On The Town
1 year ago
Bender Gallery is ‘Standing Strong’ with storm-affected artists

Bender Gallery, a contemporary and pop art gallery in downtown Asheville, will be hosting local Asheville artists impacted by Hurricane Helene with their “Standing Strong” exhibition.

On The Town
1 year ago
Another Patton Avenue section to be closed for storm water project

New daytime road closures will begin on Jan. 10, limiting Patton Avenue to one lane in each direction. Drivers are encouraged to take I-240 or other detour routes to navigate downtown.

Business
1 year ago
Checking in on the Asheville food industry, according to AIR

After Hurricane Helene swept through the region, leaving many without water, power or, most tragically, a building left at all, the Asheville Independent Restaurant Association was there to bring the community back together.

Local
1 year ago
Winter storm expected this weekend in Asheville area

An area of low pressure moving along the Gulf Coast is expected to bring wintry weather to the area Friday

Local
1 year ago
Allegiant Air pilots to picket at Asheville Regional Airport

Some 30-50 Allegiant Air pilots are expected to participate in the Asheville picket, sharing their message with passengers.

Local
1 year ago
Names, counties of state’s 104 confirmed Helene victims released

The NCDHHS released a list of the confirmed fatalities related to Hurricane Helene in North Carolina.

Education
1 year ago
School closings and delays in the Asheville area

Many schools have opted for delays or remote learning because of hazardous travel conditions

On The Town
1 year ago
Comedian Brian Regan to perform benefit show Wednesday, BOGO for 828newsNOW

Comedian Brian Regan is offering buy-one-get-one tickets to his benefit show on Wednesday, Jan. 8 at Thomas Wolfe Auditorium in downtown Asheville.

Local
1 year ago
Cleanup, expansion of Hominy Creek River Park underway

Buncombe County Parks and Recreation is working with FEMA and the Army Corp of Engineers to remove debris and contaminated silt from Hominy Creek River Park.

Crime & Safety
1 year ago
Kidnapping, arson, indecent liberties pleas in Henderson County cases

Several cases involving the Henderson County Major Crimes Unit ended in guilty pleas.