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Crime & Safety

4 hours ago

Woman killed, man beaten in Biltmore Village burglary, suspect Stroupe apprehended by APD

A tragic death occurred last night in Biltmore Village, where a man was found severely beaten and Jennifer Rose Gerard, 45, was discovered inside her Warren Avenue home deceased from stab wounds. The scene pointed to signs of a burglary.

On The Town

4 hours ago

McDowell milestone: New visitor center opens in Old Fort

Something brand-new has opened in Old Fort. At a ribbon cutting ceremony yesterday, Nov. 20, Destination McDowell, the Tourism Development Authority for McDowell County, debuted a reimagined Old Fort visitor center.

Crime & Safety

1 hour ago

Deputy Jackie Stepp named Interim Police Chief of APD

Shepp was named to the position by Asheville City Manager Debra Campbell following the retirement announcement of APD Chief Michael Lamb in September.

Arts & Culture

2 hours ago

Student spotlight: UNC Asheville art students host Art & Ceramics Sale

The Fall 2025 Student Art & Ceramics Sale will be held from 4-8 p.m., Friday, Nov. 21 and 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Saturday, Nov. 22 inside the S. Tucker Cooke Gallery at Owen Hall on UNC Asheville campus.

On The Town

1 day ago

Things to do in Asheville & WNC: Nov. 21-23

Looking for things to do this weekend? Look no further. 828newsNOW has you covered with a weekend guide to Asheville and WNC. From a volleyball championship to visits from Santa Claus, there are all sorts of activities happening all over town.