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3 weeks ago

What to know about North Carolina’s March 3 primary election

Registration, early voting and absentee deadlines set in Buncombe County

3 weeks ago

Historic Churches of WNC: Jones Temple AME Zion

Founded in the late 19th century, Jones Temple AME Zion stands as a link to Waynesville’s historic Black community and one of the oldest church buildings still in use in Haywood County.

3 weeks ago

Water line break disrupts service in Old Fort

Town shuts down wells as crews work to repair break near Auria

3 weeks ago

Sunday gunfire in downtown Asheville remains under investigation

Around 2:18 a.m. on Sunday, Jan. 4, APD officers heard gunfire around Banks Avenue. When officers canvassed the area, they discovered seven shell casings near the intersection of Banks Avenue and Church Street.

3 weeks ago

Asheville 19-year-old arrested on 25 felony counts in major fraud bust

Masieuh Dewayne Morgan, 19, was arrested by the Asheville Police Department around 12:30 p.m. on Saturday, Jan. 3 off of Long Shoals Road. Morgan was arrested on the basis of 25 open felony warrants, many of which involve fraud.

3 weeks ago

Urban Orchard meets urban forest: Cider company to host Save the Woods fundraiser

Save the Woods, a community-led effort to preserve 45 acres of urban forest around the University of North Carolina Asheville, have organized their latest fundraiser in partnership with Urban Orchard Cider Co.

3 weeks ago

Well pump pulling services from MB HAYNES

MB HAYNES' Plumbing Division now offers professional well pump pulling services — a crucial addition to their lineup that brings expertise, reliability and a deep sense of care to homeowners and businesses relying on well systems.

3 weeks ago

Chickenpox outbreak confirmed at Fairview Elementary

Buncombe County health officials also monitoring an increase in flu and other communicable illnesses

3 weeks ago

More than 1,000 without power in Swannanoa

Duke Energy reports multiple outages with unknown causes across Buncombe County

3 weeks ago

Foggy start gives way to mild, sunny week in Asheville

Forecasters say above-normal temperatures will continue until rain chances increase late week

3 weeks ago

3 new movies to see, stream or skip in January 2026 – 828reviewsNOW

Two Amanda Seyfried movies and a true crime documentary are in the mix for new movies to see, stream or skip this month. Which is which? Find out in our review.

3 weeks ago

Strangeville: The man who kept Saluda NC’s century-old fire burning

A Saluda man inherited responsibility for a family hearth fire locals say was kept alive from the Revolutionary era until 1944.

4 weeks ago

Hikes of WNC: Strawberry Gap Trail

Strawberry Gap Trail, located just over the mountain from Hickory Nut Gap Farm, is a steep climb filled with unique natural structures and a couple terrific views.

4 weeks ago

Fletcher family welcomes AdventHealth’s first baby of 2026

New Year’s Day birth holds special meaning for family

4 weeks ago

Two wildfires near Asheville contained; no injuries or damage reported

Crews secure blazes in Lytle Cove and Rutherford County as rain moves into the region

4 weeks ago

Tombstone Tales: Mystery beneath Biltmore Stone Cutters Monument

At Asheville’s Riverside Cemetery, a Biltmore-linked stonecutters memorial reveals a deeper story of labor, loss and unanswered questions.

4 weeks ago

828newsNOW Wrapped: A look back at the news of 2025

As we wrap up our first full calendar year of 828newsNOW, we wanted to take a look back at the stories that mattered to our community most in 2025. From all of us on the 828newsNOW team, thank you for reading, sharing and supporting our local journalism. Here's to continuing to tell your stories in 2026!

4 weeks ago

5 signs you’ve found the right general contractor

Hunter Ward, the Builders Association of the Blue Ridge Mountains’ 2025 Builder of the Year, explains how homeowners can evaluate general contractors before beginning a project.

4 weeks ago

Rain in forecast could aid firefighters battling WNC wildfires

Lytle Cove fire reaches full containment as crews continue work on Shumont Mountain blaze

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