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2 days ago
NC awards $1.1M for flood resilience projects in Clyde, Dunn, Smithfield
Grants will restore streams, floodplains and stormwater infrastructure to reduce flooding and improve community resiliency
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Safelight receives $50K grant from Bank of America
Hendersonville nonprofit to use funding and training to support survivors of abuse, expand job programs
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UNC Asheville’s Jamaria Freeman earns first Big South freshman honor
Guard scores career-high 16 points in OT win over South Carolina State
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Buncombe County Sheriff Quentin Miller to seek third term
Democrat points to 21st-century policing initiatives and community-focused programs as accomplishments
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Historic Churches of WNC: St. John in the Wilderness, Flat Rock
The oldest Episcopal church in Western North Carolina stands as both a mountain refuge and a reminder of the people who built and worshipped here nearly two centuries ago.
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Slippery roads force school closures, delays in Asheville area
Find out which school districts are impacted
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Overnight crashes shut down I-40 and I-26 in Western North Carolina
Closures in Haywood and Buncombe counties trigger lengthy detours
3 days ago
Town of Black Mountain is a ‘bully,’ says Black Mountain Brewing owner
A conflict has been brewing between the town of Black Mountain and local business Black Mountain Brewing since the Town Building Inspector shut down part of the brew pub over Labor Day weekend. John Richardson, an owner of BMB, spoke with 828newsNOW about the deck closure and finding a potential path forward between Black Mountain and his business.
3 days ago
I-26 West to close overnight between Exits 37 and 31
Detour set via Long Shoals Road and Hendersonville Road; weather and traffic could alter timing
3 days ago
Three sentenced in Buncombe County Schools theft case
Incidents involved break-ins at Family Resource Center and Enka High School buses
3 days ago
Slippery roads expected as snow persists in high elevations near Asheville
Winter Weather Advisory continues across Western North Carolina
3 days ago
Cold snap brings warm acts of kindness to Asheville area
BeLoved Asheville calls for blankets, warm gear and food to fill boxes as December storms move through
3 days ago
UPDATE: Missing person Kevin Dwayne Lyles has been found safe
The Asheville Police Department issued a notice today that Kevin Dwayne Lyles, reported missing on Nov. 10, has been safely located.
3 days ago
NCDOT: Bat Cave roadwork to stretch into 2026-27
Residents face another year or more of restricted access as crews rebuild Helene-damaged routes
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Asheville offers free ‘Calls From Santa’ for young children
Organizers say program provides a special North Pole experience for little ones
3 days ago
Arrest made in fatal Amboy Road shooting
Police charge 22-year-old with first-degree murder in Asheville’s sixth homicide of 2025
3 days ago
Wintry mix delays start of classes in some Asheville area schools
See if your school has adjusted start times because of the weather
3 days ago
5 new movies to see, stream or skip in December 2025 – 828reviewsNOW
The end of the year is almost here, but there are still movies coming out left and right. From animated sequels to Christmas comedies to Netflix dramas, here are five new movies to see, stream or skip this December.
4 days ago
Suspect in deadly stabbing captured in Jackson County
Buncombe County Sheriff's Office says brothers were found with stab wounds in incident near Madison County line
4 days ago
Cold rain for most, snow for some as system moves into WNC
Precipitation begins after midnight, starting as a brief mix before turning to rain and mountain snow
