3 weeks ago in Home Building & Remodeling Expert, Native Advertising

WNC Parade of Homes: 5 mountain living design trends in Asheville and WNC

From compact prefab homes to geothermal systems and whole-home renovations, the 2025 WNC Parade of Homes offers a look at ideas influencing residential design across Western North Carolina.

3 weeks ago in Local, Native Advertising, Outdoors

Rain, storms expected across Asheville all week

National Weather Service says showers and thunderstorms could bring locally heavy rain and isolated flooding

3 weeks ago in Community, Health & Wellness, Housing, Native Advertising

828newsNOW launches Veterans Guide for Asheville and Western North Carolina

New online guide connects veterans, military families and caregivers with local resources for health care, benefits, housing, employment and immediate assistance.

3 weeks ago in Health & Wellness, Local

Asheville VA joins national trial studying Ozempic-type drug for alcohol addiction

Researchers will study whether the popular GLP-1 medication can reduce alcohol use and improve quality of life for veterans

3 weeks ago in Local, Native Advertising

I-26 Connector: Westgate flyover ramp closes Sunday

The closure will allow crews to build new roadway and a bridge over Patton Avenue as part of the massive Asheville interstate project

3 weeks ago in Local

Buncombe County proposes Helene recovery projects for $55M infrastructure grant

County seeks funding for parks, affordable housing and emergency resilience upgrades

3 weeks ago in Local, Politics

Buncombe County hiring poll workers ahead of 2026 elections

Nearly 700 workers are needed to staff early voting sites and 80 precincts across the county

3 weeks ago in Crime & Safety, Local

Asheville shooting reward withdrawn after foundation says city did not respond

The Youth Peace & Justice Foundation says funds will now support victims and crisis response; Asheville officials say they did not receive a direct request

3 weeks ago in Crime & Safety, Local

Police recover vehicle, identify suspects in Biltmore Avenue shooting

Asheville investigators say forensic evidence connects the deadly July 19 shooting to other gun violence incidents in Western North Carolina

3 weeks ago in Education, Local, On The Town, Sports

Asheville Middle School prepares new track for upcoming school year

Construction crews at Asheville Middle School are racing to renovate the school track before winter. The finished track will mark the completion of a decade-long makeover of the historic school.

3 weeks ago in Arts & Culture, Community, Entertainment, Lifestyle, Local

New Tropical Storm Helene documentary now streaming

"Scars on the Mountain," a documentary about the impact of Tropical Storm Helene on Burnsville, N.C., made its streaming debut earlier this week. The film is available to watch for free.

3 weeks ago in Crime & Safety, Local

Pedestrian dies after Patton Avenue crash in Asheville

The Asheville Police Department is investigating a fatal motor vehicle collision that claimed the life of an Asheville pedestrian earlier this week.

3 weeks ago in Crime & Safety, Local

Three sentenced in Asheville home invasion murder case

Officials say the case involved a break-in, armed robbery and fatal shooting of an Asheville man

3 weeks ago in Local, Native Advertising

Overturned vehicle shuts down I-40 West near Asheville

Emergency crews respond near mile marker 53 as drivers face significant traffic delays

3 weeks ago in Crime & Safety, Local

Fletcher man charged in 2025 fentanyl overdose death

Justin Callahan is charged with death by distribution and is being held without bond

3 weeks ago in Community, Local

Swannanoa resilience plan open for public review

Buncombe County is hosting public events and an online survey as residents review recommendations for the Swannanoa Valley’s future

3 weeks ago in Local, Native Advertising

I-26 Connector update: What NCDOT says about noise walls, debris cleanup

NCDOT says a traffic noise study will determine whether sound walls are needed, while crews continue clearing construction areas

3 weeks ago in Sports

Deebo Samuel returns to the 49ers on a 1-year deal worth up to $7M, AP source says

The San Francisco 49ers are bringing back former All-Pro Deebo Samuel for a second stint after starting receiver Ricky Pearsall got sidelined by a knee injury.

3 weeks ago in Sports

Pressure rises on Infantino and FIFA’s World Cup investor plan as adviser resigns and Asia opposes

Pressure on FIFA President Gianni Infantino and his divisive plan to sell World Cup profits to private equity grew Friday as his senior adviser who sat on a White House panel resigned and Asia's soccer body joined Europe and North America in opposing it.

3 weeks ago in Entertainment

Actor Storm Reid hopes music reveals another side, introducing listeners to the real her

Storm Reid knows how the world sees her: an accomplished, polished actor who always seems to have it all together. Through new music, the Emmy-winner hopes listeners discover another side of her.