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Local
2 years ago
No timeline for reopening parkway in North Carolina

The National Park Service said crews are continuing to assess the damage from Hurricane Helene.

Asheville City Hall
Local
2 years ago
Asheville updates: Parks closed, trash dropoff points

ASHEVILLE, N.C. (828newsNOW) — City offices and parks will be closed until further notice. […]

Lifestyle
2 years ago
828boosNOW, Day 5: ‘Scooby-Doo! and the Witch’s Ghost’

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

Local
2 years ago
Rescuers ‘will not rest,’ sheriff says as searches continue

“We know these are hard times, but please know we’re coming.” – Buncombe County Sheriff Quentin Miller

Crime & Safety
2 years ago
Asheville main jailed after shots fired at deputies

As Buncombe County deputies approached the Pisgah View Road residence, they came under gunfire, with approximately four shots being fired

Health & Wellness
2 years ago
Benadryl, EpiPens being distributed as yellow jackets swarm from Helene flooding

To reduce the risk of getting stung, experts recommend wearing long and light-colored clothing that has a smooth finish, avoiding perfumes and smelly soaps and deodorants.

Local
2 years ago
Black Mountain updates: Food, water, gas, roads improve

Here’s the latest information from Black Mountain.

Local
2 years ago
Buncombe County updates: Fire safety, showers and power

Here’s the latest update from Buncombe County officials.

Local
2 years ago
Black Mountain update: Basic needs being met, more help arrives

But the bigger story has been the more than 400 lives saved over the course of storm response to the town.

Local
2 years ago
Three generations, three volunteer sites unite stranded Barnardsville

The rural North Buncombe community of Barnardsville, N.C. has been stranded without outside communication or resources. Dedicated teams of volunteers are working there to change that.