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Health & Wellness
1 year ago
Gas leak: Avoid North Lexington Avenue says Asheville Fire Department

The Asheville Fire Department has issued a warning to avoid North Lexington Avenue as crews work at the scene of a gas leak.

Buncombe County Judicial Complex
Crime & Safety
1 year ago
Woman found guilty of Leicester barn burnings

Ashley Debra Neal, 30, has been found guilty by a jury on multiple counts related to a series of arsons in November 2021.

In addition to offering True Metal Supply’s full range of metal roofing and siding products -- along with a showroom -- the new facility in Asheville will also introduce an expanded product line. (Photo credit: True Metal Supply)
Business
1 year ago
True Metal Supply opens manufacturing facility, showroom in Asheville

The Asheville facility will boost production capacity, ensuring quicker lead times and more efficient logistics for customers in surrounding areas

Arts & Culture
1 year ago
Roberta Flack, Grammy-winning singer and Black Mountain native, dies at 88

Roberta Flack’s intimate vocal and musical style made her one of the top recording artists of the 1970s.

Local
1 year ago
Fire danger high across Western North Carolina

ASHEVILLE, N.C. (828newsNOW) — Be extra careful when burning outside this week. Fire danger […]

Local
1 year ago
828newsNOW launches morning news podcast

Every weekday morning, the 828 news crew will bring you the latest headlines, developing stories, things to do and more.

Local
1 year ago
Strangeville: Colonel Sanders’ Asheville motor court

Before stardom, Col. Sanders of Kentucky Fried Chicken fame operated a motor court in Asheville, N.C. where he sold his finger-licking good recipe.

Local
1 year ago
Canton License Plate Agency closed indefinitely, another operator sought

The License Plate Agency in Canton has been closed until a new contractor

Local
1 year ago
Swannanoa to celebrate bridging the gap between their community

Hurricane Helene divided their town along the Swannanoa River. North and south disconnected. This week, an important bridge will reopen connecting the two banks of the river together again.

Local
1 year ago
828 roundup: Federal firings, protests, Helene book and more

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