4 weeks ago in Sports

Tadej Pogacar confirms status as a cycling great with record-equaling fifth Tour de France title

Tadej Pogacar confirmed his status as one of cycling's all-time greats after winning a record-equaling fifth Tour de France title in emphatic style. Daring mountain attacks from deep, multiple stage wins and an ice-cool temperament all helped the 27-year-old Slovenian seal his victory on Sunday.

4 weeks ago in Health & Wellness, Local, Native Advertising

Self-care at every age: Creating a healthier retirement lifestyle in Asheville

Self-care can take on new meaning in retirement. At Givens Gerber Park, older adults can shape an independent lifestyle supported by connection, convenience and opportunities to stay engaged.

4 weeks ago in Entertainment, Trending

‘The Odyssey’ earns $87M in its second weekend, Christopher Nolan’s best second weekend yet

"The Odyssey" continued to exert a mighty hold on moviegoers in its second weekend in North American theaters, with $87 million in ticket sales, according to studio estimates Sunday.

4 weeks ago in National

Traffic to start flowing Monday across new bridge between Canada and US

Traffic is set to start flowing Monday across a new bridge over the Detroit River that will serve as a critical route for trade, jobs and tourism between Canada and the U.S.

4 weeks ago in World

France says monster fire that forced 220,000 people to flee has stopped growing

Fire crews and planes wrestled Monday to bring a monster wildfire under control in southwest France before a forecast jump in temperatures complicates the massive firefighting effort against a blaze that has burned an area four times the size of Paris.

4 weeks ago in Crime & Safety, Local

Man charged in shooting police say led to deadly Biltmore Avenue attack

Authorities say the Maple Crest Apartments shooting triggered the retaliation that left two people dead and seven wounded

4 weeks ago in Local, Native Advertising, Outdoors

Forecasters watching Tuesday’s storm threat across Asheville, WNC

National Weather Service Weather says forecast uncertainty remains, but any storms that develop could produce damaging winds, large hail and dangerous lightning

4 weeks ago in Community, Crime & Safety, Local

Timeline: Asheville shootings in 2026

Has Asheville gun violence increased in recent weeks? Following a string of shootings in the Asheville area, 828newsNOW looks back at a timeline of gun-related incidents in 2026.

4 weeks ago in Ask The Expert, Custom Jewelry & Care Expert, Local, Native Advertising

Thinking about custom jewelry? Here’s what you need to know

The experts at D.C. Creasman Jewelers answer common questions about designing engagement rings, anniversary gifts and heirloom jewelry

4 weeks ago in Local

Asheville targets junk vehicles with proposed nuisance ordinance

Planning committee recommends expanding the city's litter law to cover abandoned, trash-filled vehicles that create public health and safety hazards before the measure heads to City Council

4 weeks ago in Local, Politics

NC absentee ballot rules: What Buncombe County voters should know

Proposed changes haven't been adopted, and election officials say current rules still apply

4 weeks ago in Crime & Safety, Local

Teenager robbed and wounded in Friday night Asheville shooting

The Asheville Police Department named Elijah William Poore, 18, as the primary suspect in a Friday night shooting that left an Asheville teenager with a gunshot wound.

4 weeks ago in Local

Asheville wants better bus service, but funding is a challenge

The Asheville bus system overhaul would shift resources toward higher ridership routes, adding 15-minute service in some areas while cutting coverage elsewhere

4 weeks ago in Asheville History, Local

Tombstone Tales: The Reems Creek pitcher who played one game in the Major Leagues

Richard "Rome" Chambers became the first known Western North Carolina native to play Major League Baseball before returning home to Buncombe County, where he died just one day before his 27th birthday.