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Education
1 year ago
A-B Tech plans to reopen Monday

The reopening follows a month-long closure because of impacts from Hurricane Helene

Local
1 year ago
What’s in the water? City increases testing

Water is being tested for aluminum, iron and manganese daily

Lifestyle
1 year ago
828boosNOW, Day 24: ‘Let the Right One In’

Every day this month, resident horror movie enthusiast and 828newsNOW staff reporter Pruett Norris is recommending a Halloween film for your macabre amusement.

Outdoors
1 year ago
After Helene, Pisgah Conservancy is in 4-wheel drive… Literally

The Pisgah conservation group was gifted a Can-Am UTV by Hunter Power Sports, a vehicle which will help the group access remote regions of Pisgah National Forest.

Outdoors
1 year ago
October races on with Halloween 5ks, some delays

There are several Halloween-themed spooky races occurring this weekend in Western North Carolina, but there used to be one more.

Black Mountain and Weaverville soon will decide whether to create so-called "social districts" to allow regulated "to-go" alcohol sales within specific boundaries.
Business
1 year ago
Black Mountain mayor urges residents to buy local

“As soon as you are able, get in the habit of supporting your Swannanoa Valley merchants and restaurants.” — Black Mountain Mayor C. Michael Sobol

Local
1 year ago
Buncombe updates: Restaurant reopening plans, DMV offices

Officials are trying to make it easier for restaurants to reopen.

Local
1 year ago
Buncombe sets polling locations for Nov. 5

Tropical Storm Helene’s destruction required the county to replace or transfer 17 of the 80 voting sites

Lifestyle
1 year ago
828boosNOW, Day 23: ‘Night of the Living Dead’ (1968)

Every day this month, resident horror movie enthusiast and 828newsNOW staff reporter Pruett Norris is recommending a Halloween film for your macabre amusement.

Local
1 year ago
Buncombe overcounts Helene deaths by as many as 30, sheriff says

Buncombe County officials, who previously reported 72 deaths, are now deferring to a state tally of 42 for the county.