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Nighttime fire engulfs a graffiti-covered building; flames and smoke erupt from the roof as firefighters spray water from hoses.
Local
4 days ago
Another setback for Salvage Station as fire damages new location

Smoke prompts return Friday morning as overnight blaze leaves Lyman Street building with significant damage

Exterior view of Buncombe County Schools building with a circular logo and white lettering on red brick under a clear blue sky
Education
5 days ago
May 1 rally shifts Buncombe County Schools to teacher workday

Buncombe County Schools has announced that schools will close for a teacher workday on Friday, May 1, the date of a statewide educator rally in Raleigh, N.C., citing safety concerns.

Outdoor wooden stage with a banner reading 'The Wonderful Wizard of Oz' against a backdrop of green trees and a clear blue sky.
On The Town
5 days ago
State of Asheville stages: Montford Park Players

Over a year and a half after the widespread devastation of Tropical Storm Helene, which hobbled business, tourism and the arts across Western North Carolina, 828newsNOW takes a look at how the theater community has recovered. First up, the Montford Park Players.

Group of professionals in suits and business attire shovel dirt at a construction site, with a large yellow excavator in the background.
Local
5 days ago
Ground broken on long-awaited I-26 Connector in Asheville

$1.8B project aims to ease congestion, improve safety and link key regional corridors by 2031

Dry, cracked soil with small weeds and scattered leaves along a rough, rocky surface.
Local
5 days ago
Drought persists across Asheville area as rain relief expected this weekend

More than 238,000 in Buncombe County affected as state officials maintain burn ban amid dry, windy conditions

Business
5 days ago
Survey targets Western North Carolina business recovery after Helene

Third in series examines economic conditions 18 months after storm

Creamy pasta dish with shrimp, sliced chicken, onions, zucchini, and other vegetables on a pink plate.
Food & Drink
5 days ago
Fork & Dagger: That torta. That queso. Those fries.

Ay Caramba in North Asheville delivers way more than your typical Mexican menu — and it’s worth branching out

Just Economics logo featuring a green sprout and the tagline creating sustainable livelihoods.
Business
5 days ago
Just Economics executive director plans to step down

Vicki Meath to leave role later this year after 16 years guiding Western North Carolina nonprofit

Local
5 days ago
Things to do in Asheville and WNC: April 24-26

Local favorites and seasonal events highlight a busy weekend across the 828.

Storefront window with a large blue portrait of a woman on the left, a car in front, and two people inside the yellow-lit space on the right (one bowing, one wearing a headscarf).
Crime & Safety
6 days ago
Man killed in Asheville officer-involved shooting identified

State investigators probe incident that left officer hurt on Hendersonville Road