(Courtesy: Andrew Plyler) A selfie with Alex "The Catman" McPherson taken in East Asheville.
Obituaries
3 months ago
Asheville icon: Remembering Alex ‘The Catman’ McPherson

Alex “The Catman” McPherson, nicknamed for his inseparable bond with his late cat, Thomas, was a loving member of the Asheville community. Following his death earlier this month, 828newsNOW is proud to share stories from the community about The Catman.

Local
3 months ago
Storms possible this afternoon, forecasters warn

Western North Carolina residents should prepare for potentially severe thunderstorms Thursday afternoon, forecaster said.

Asheville Regional Airport
Local
3 months ago
Travelers report ‘chaos’ at Asheville Regional Airport

Travelers are reporting problems this morning at Asheville Regional Airport.

TDOT I-40 flooding
Local
3 months ago
I-40 closed near NC-TN line because of flooding; Detours in place

According to the TDOT, both directions were closed at mile markers 450 and 451 in Cocke County

Business
3 months ago
CAVA comeback: Mediterranean fast-casual reopens in Biltmore Village

As the city recovers from the flooding and destruction caused by Hurricane Helene, businesses have slowly but surely returned to the Biltmore Village neighborhood outside downtown Asheville. The Biltmore Village CAVA is the latest.

Outdoors
3 months ago
‘Shakespeare’s sitcom’: Montford Park Players present ‘The Merry Wives of Windsor’

Though recent weather has done its best to throw them off, the Montford Park Players laugh through the rain as they continue their 53rd season, “A Season of Lunatics, Lovers & Poets,” with Shakespearean comedy “The Merry Wives of Windsor.”

On The Town
3 months ago
Take Root Festival: Root Cause Farm grows community in their garden

Root Cause Farm is a volunteer-based nonprofit dedicated to combatting food insecurity through growing and giving away free, fresh produce. This weekend, the Take Root Festival is an opportunity for the community to give back to them.

Local
3 months ago
Dems look to turn WNC protests into ballot-box power

Local political science professor predicts more protests and a Democratic surge in the 2026 election cycle.

Local
3 months ago
Pet Connection: Walt

Walt is a sweet senior looking for a forever home.

Duke Energy Outage Map
Local
3 months ago
Power outage affects hundreds in western Buncombe County

A power outage that began early Wednesday morning is affecting hundreds of customers in the Candler and Enka communities

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