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The Mother Ocean shrimp po’ boy -- a Cajun fried shrimp sandwich, slathered with remoulade, topped with shredded lettuce, sliced tomato and dill pickle chips served between two slices of toasted baguette -- was classic perfection.
Food & Drink
1 month ago
Fork & Dagger: Fresh seafood, uneven results at Mother Ocean

A beloved North Asheville fishmonger delivers quality shrimp but misses the mark on fish and chips and sides

Music
2 months ago
After 20 years, Oliver Wood is playing concerts for connection

The Wood Brothers band member Oliver Wood sat down with 828newsNOW to discuss the band’s new album, “Puff of Smoke,” his relationship to Asheville and two decades of playing music.

Authorities closed Yates Avenue at the intersection of Craven Hill Circle on Wednesday afternoon after a propane truck overturned, prompting temporary evacuations in the area.
Crime & Safety
2 months ago
Propane truck overturns in Ridgecrest, prompts evacuations

No injuries reported; roads closed as crews secure scene

A truck crash Wednesday morning closed a stretch of U.S. 64 between Highlands and Cashiers, with the roadway expected to remain shut for up to two days.
Local
2 months ago
Truck crash closes U.S. 64 near Highlands

Recovery and possible repairs could keep highway shut for up to two days

Local
2 months ago
Ice forces trail closures at DuPont State Forest

N.C. Forest Service says some roads and wider trails remain open

North Carolina regulators have released a statewide schedule of public hearings as they review Duke Energy’s request to raise electricity rates for customers across the state beginning in 2027.
Community
2 months ago
Duke Energy seeks double-digit rate increases

NC regulators set public hearings on proposed increases that could raise Asheville area residential electricity bills by up to 18%

Trauma Intervention Program of Western North Carolina
Community
2 months ago
TIP of WNC is recruiting crisis-response volunteers

Program provides emotional support at scenes of sudden death and trauma in Buncombe and Henderson counties

Buncombe County Sheriff’s Office says Jerron Parker, 34, was last seen near a Cracker Barrel restaurant
Crime & Safety
2 months ago
MISSING: Search underway for man last seen in West Asheville

Buncombe County Sheriff’s Office says Jerron Parker, 34, was last seen near a Cracker Barrel restaurant in October

Business
2 months ago
Free job training program available to Asheville youths

Hood Huggers Foundation program serves young people facing education and employment barriers

The view from Mount Mitchell looking northeast from the summit at 7:30 a.m. Wednesday, Jan. 28, 2026.
Local
2 months ago
Snow increasingly likely in Asheville area this weekend

Forecasters warn of bitter cold, possible significant accumulations and hazardous travel across WNC

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