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Crime & Safety
2 hours ago
Police seek third suspect in downtown Asheville shooting

Nine people were injured in March 8 incident on Lexington Avenue

Reems Creek Fire Chief Chris Dorsey
Crime & Safety
9 hours ago
Procession honors Buncombe fire chief Chris Dorsey

Procession along I-40 to honor Reems Creek chief, who served more than a decade with county EMS, multiple fire departments

Community
1 day ago
Finance counseling nonprofit plans fundraiser at Highland Brewing

OnTrack WNC is a Western North Carolina nonprofit centered around financial education, well-being and counseling. The group’s annual fundraiser, “Fund the Future,” will be held next month at Highland Brewing, coinciding with the release of their 2025 impact report.

Education
1 day ago
AP accomplishment: North Buncombe High places on AP School Honor Roll

North Buncombe High School has placed on the 2026 Advanced Placement School Honor Roll, a distinction earned based on the achievement of students in AP classes.

Local
1 day ago
Asheville, we’re listening: have your say on 828newsNOW

Opinions on 828newsNOW aims to provide a place for discussion and debate. A space where every perspective has a place in the conversation.

Local
1 day ago
Earthquakes shake Dillsboro area

USGS reports magnitude 2.7 and 1.7 quakes near Macon-Jackson county line; no damage reported

Crime & Safety
1 day ago
Buncombe County detective hit, dragged during investigation

Multi-county pursuit ends with crash and arrest, officials say

Local
1 day ago
Fire danger high across Asheville area amid drought conditions

Officials urge residents to avoid burning as wildfire risk increases in western counties

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