2 weeks ago in Lifestyle

5 ways to set your child up with good credit

Ally Financial reports five ways to build your child's credit score, emphasizing early action like adding them as authorized users on credit accounts.

2 weeks ago in Local

Swannanoa flooding concerns persist as NCDOT reviews drains

Damaged storm drain on North Avenue renews concerns about flooding and drainage problems since Helene

2 weeks ago in Crime & Safety, Health & Wellness, Local

Buncombe County marks Domestic Violence Awareness Month

Three October events highlight survivor support as Helpmate prepares to expand emergency shelter space

2 weeks ago in Local

Buncombe County offers property tax help at libraries

County tax employees will visit six libraries through November to answer questions about bills, payments and deadlines

2 weeks ago in Entertainment, Trending

FBI issues actor Selma Blair a summons accusing her of assaults aboard a plane, AP source says

The FBI has issued Blair a summons accusing her of assaults that occurred aboard a plane, according to a federal law enforcement official who spoke on condition of anonymity.

2 weeks ago in Education, Local

A-B Tech student experiment headed to space

An Asheville student's research will launch aboard a SpaceX rocket Tuesday for testing on the International Space Station

2 weeks ago in Local, Native Advertising

I-26 Connector work to slow I-240, Patton Avenue traffic

Overnight slow rolls Tuesday could last up to 30 minutes as crews remove an electrical line over Patton Avenue

2 weeks ago in Crime & Safety, Local

Pedestrian dies after being hit by SUV in Asheville

A 79-year-old man died Sunday after being struck by an SUV on Old Stone Gate Place. The driver was cited for failure to reduce speed.

2 weeks ago in Local

WNC veterans events offer benefits help, resources

Upcoming events in Asheville and Hendersonville will cover survivor benefits, employment assistance and VA home loans

2 weeks ago in Business, Community, Housing, Local

Costco isn’t the only big item before Asheville Council

Housing, homelessness prevention and downtown construction support are also on Tuesday's agenda

2 weeks ago in Local

Pisgah Legal Services sues NC over legal aid funding

Asheville nonprofit joins lawsuit challenging a state law that redirects millions from civil legal aid

2 weeks ago in Community, Local

Lowe’s grant gives Fletcher fire station a kitchen makeover

Hendersonville Lowe’s employees join firefighters to renovate a kitchen used around the clock

2 weeks ago in Health & Wellness, Native Advertising

From hiking trails to fall sports: When an injury needs orthopedic care

Autumn in Western North Carolina brings plenty of opportunities to get outdoors. Knowing the signs of an injury that needs medical attention can help keep a seasonal setback from becoming a longer-term problem.

2 weeks ago in Sports

Michael Jordan jersey sets $14 million record for basketball memorabilia, auction house says

A game-worn, autographed Michael Jordan road jersey from the 1998 NBA Finals has been privately sold for $14 million, an auction house announced Monday, calling it the highest price ever paid for a piece of basketball memorabilia.

2 weeks ago in World

Pope will be admitted to hospital Tuesday for lung nodule surgery, Vatican says

The Vatican says Pope Leo XIV will be admitted to the hospital on Tuesday in the late morning, ahead of surgery to remove a lung nodule discovered during recent medical tests.

2 weeks ago in Entertainment, Local, Music

PHOTOS: Trombone Shorty brings New Orleans funk to WNC

See photos from Trombone Shorty and Orleans Avenue's high-energy Friday night performance at Sierra Nevada Brewing Co. in Mills River

2 weeks ago in Local, Outdoors

Asheville weather: 80s return before weekend cooldown

After a weekend of heavy rain, sunshine and highs near 85 return before a cold front brings frost and possible freezing temperatures to the mountains

2 weeks ago in Local, Native Advertising

Honor a WNC veteran in 828newsNOW’s Veterans Day tribute

As Veterans Day approaches, 828newsNOW and Asheville Media Group are inviting Western North Carolina residents to share photos and stories of veterans for the Honoring Our Local Heroes community gallery. Submissions are open through Nov. 1.

2 weeks ago in Business, Local, Sports

Weaverville pickleball club sets Oct. 24 grand opening

Ballcrank Pickleball Club will celebrate its opening with 12 indoor courts, music, food trucks and free admission

2 weeks ago in Business, Local, Native Advertising

Asheville Costco traffic study projects 12,000 daily trips

NCDOT is reviewing proposed improvements to Smokey Park Highway and Sand Hill Road. The developer must pay for required road work before opening.