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10 hours ago
Asheville City Council unanimously approves Costco
Costco officials say the Enka-area store could open in spring 2028, but traffic and tree preservation remain concerns
15 hours ago
NC attorney general targets gas stations over tax savings
Jeff Jackson launches a program to check whether drivers are getting the savings from North Carolina's suspended gas tax
15 hours ago
Buncombe County early voting begins Oct. 15
Voters can choose from 13 locations, three more than in 2024, with early voting running through Oct. 31
20 hours ago
Swannanoa flooding concerns persist as NCDOT reviews drains
Damaged storm drain on North Avenue renews concerns about flooding and drainage problems since Helene
21 hours ago
Buncombe County marks Domestic Violence Awareness Month
Three October events highlight survivor support as Helpmate prepares to expand emergency shelter space
21 hours ago
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 days ago
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 days ago
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 days ago
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 days ago
WNC veterans events offer benefits help, resources
Upcoming events in Asheville and Hendersonville will cover survivor benefits, employment assistance and VA home loans
2 days ago
Costco isn’t the only big item before Asheville Council
Housing, homelessness prevention and downtown construction support are also on Tuesday's agenda
2 days ago
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 days ago
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 days ago
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 days ago
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 days ago
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.
3 days ago
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
3 days ago
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.
3 days ago
Isaias brings record rain, flooding to Asheville area
McDowell County reports landslides and more than 7 inches of rain in some communities
4 days ago
Asheville voters get another chance to hear from candidates
Mayoral and City Council candidates will discuss transportation, housing, resilience and land use at an Oct. 14 forum
