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4 days ago
Police seek third suspect in downtown Asheville shooting
Nine people were injured in March 8 incident on Lexington Avenue
5 days ago
Asheville council OKs rate hikes for water, stormwater, sanitation
Officials cite rising costs, storm recovery and infrastructure needs behind increases
5 days ago
Fugitive in $1.3M armored car theft identified after death in Asheville
Fingerprint analysis confirms identity of suspect, who used multiple aliases
5 days ago
U.S. 64 into Bat Cave to reopen Saturday ahead of schedule
Temporary traffic pattern in place as crews finish repairs from Tropical Storm Helene
5 days ago
A little heat, a lot of hustle: Asheville spice maker eyes national prize
Spice Witch founder Sabrina Hill among nine semifinalists vying for $25,000 prize
5 days ago
Procession honors Buncombe fire chief Chris Dorsey
Procession along I-40 to honor Reems Creek chief, who served more than a decade with county EMS, multiple fire departments
5 days ago
Finance counseling nonprofit plans fundraiser at Highland Brewing
OnTrack WNC is a Western North Carolina nonprofit centered around financial education, well-being and counseling. The group's annual fundraiser, "Fund the Future," will be held next month at Highland Brewing, coinciding with the release of their 2025 impact report.
5 days ago
AP accomplishment: North Buncombe High places on AP School Honor Roll
North Buncombe High School has placed on the 2026 Advanced Placement School Honor Roll, a distinction earned based on the achievement of students in AP classes.
6 days ago
Asheville, we’re listening: have your say on 828newsNOW
Opinions on 828newsNOW aims to provide a place for discussion and debate. A space where every perspective has a place in the conversation.
6 days ago
Earthquakes shake Dillsboro area
USGS reports magnitude 2.7 and 1.7 quakes near Macon-Jackson county line; no damage reported
6 days ago
Buncombe County detective hit, dragged during investigation
Multi-county pursuit ends with crash and arrest, officials say
6 days ago
Fire danger high across Asheville area amid drought conditions
Officials urge residents to avoid burning as wildfire risk increases in western counties
6 days ago
‘Project Hail Mary’ is a grand, gorgeous, galactic good time – 828reviewsNOW
Ryan Gosling may be the most charming astronaut who has ever befriended a rocky alien spider-crab in the fun and fantastic-looking "Project Hail Mary." Read our review for more.
6 days ago
Trio of 18-year-olds arrested on gun, drug charges
Last Friday, Asheville Police Department officers arrested three 18-year-olds, seizing guns and drugs, following erratic driving on Oakland Road.
6 days ago
Meet Anneliese Shreve, Buncombe County Teacher of the Year
Last week, Anneliese Shreve, an English teacher at Buncombe County Early College, was named the Buncombe County Schools Teacher of the Year.
6 days ago
Asheville artists want to turn milk jugs into community art
Five Points neighbors invite residents to help build towering corn sculpture
6 days ago
APD charges 28-year-old woman with felony assault in downtown shooting
Asheville Police Detectives have charged a second person, Ashonta Foursha Basnight, 28, in connection with the March 8 shooting on North Lexington Avenue.
6 days ago
Missing person: APD seeks help locating Gerald Bethel Colwell
The Asheville Police Department is asking for help locating Gerald Bethel Colwell, 60, who was reported missing on March 18, 2026.
6 days ago
Brü Avl on brunch offerings, incoming Latin food concept
Brü Avl, a local farm-to-table brunch spot, has announced that Palmar Latin Kitchen, a new dinner concept led by Chef Carlos Torres, will soon be opening for evening hours at the downtown Asheville café.
6 days ago
Asheville council considers holding Parkside for arts facility
Proposal aims to engage local neighborhoods before any final decisions are made
