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15 hours ago
Senior living activities boost health, happiness
Movie nights, hobby clubs, and group outings combat loneliness and foster friendships
19 hours ago
Lightning-sparked fire on Old Fort Mountain mostly contained at 1 acre
Helicopter drops stop spread near Kitsuma Trail; larger Jumping Branch Fire remains active near Marion
21 hours ago
Buncombe County eyes $500M-plus budget amid rising costs
Early plan includes new positions, higher education funding and growing public safety costs
23 hours ago
Owl cam: NC Wildlife Resources Commission puts owlet hatch on display
Have you ever seen an owlet hatch? The North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission wants to allow you to see just that with their "Barn Owlet Watch 2026" livestream.
23 hours ago
Fork & Dagger: A long-delayed visit to Oyster House pays off
West Asheville spot delivers standout seafood and a sense of old Asheville charm
23 hours ago
Overturned milk truck shuts down I-40 West
Spill impacts Muddy Creek near McDowell-Burke line as crews work to contain damage and reopen highway
1 day ago
Things to do in Asheville and WNC: April 3-5
A comedy festival, a new art walk and a long-running sunrise service are all on the docket this weekend in WNC.
2 days ago
Introducing HAYNES Construction Group
MB HAYNES has announced the creation of HAYNES Construction Group, bringing two general construction services together under one unified name.
2 days ago
Ready for a run? April race calendar in Asheville and WNC
Racers, walkers and fun runners alike have plenty of races to choose from in Asheville and Western North Carolina this month. From craft brew relays to egg hunt 5Ks, read about the quirks, themes and distances of them all in our April race calendar.
2 days ago
Walking in Wolfe’s footsteps: Asheville tour brings literary past to life
Downtown experience highlights sites, stories and history that shaped the famed novelist
2 days ago
Mars Hill University names Tracy Parkinson as next president
Longtime provost to succeed retiring President Tony Floyd after national search
2 days ago
Asheville City eliminated from U.S. Open Cup in penalty shootout
Blues' late equalizer not enough as One Knoxville advances
2 days ago
Burn ban fails to stop surge in North Carolina wildfires
Officials urge caution as North Carolina wildfire count climbs past 600
2 days ago
828newsNOW launches ‘Garden Anywhere’ guide for Asheville and WNC gardeners
New resource offers gardening solutions for small spaces, tailored to the region’s mountain climate.
2 days ago
April concert calendar: Live music in Asheville this month
Your go‑to guide for the best live music happening around town this month.
3 days ago
Hear, hear: Walter Ear named Capital Management Director for city
Walter Ear, previously the interim Capital Management Director for the city of Asheville, has officially been named to the position as of March 30, 2026.
3 days ago
Open Cup clash tonight: Asheville City vs. One Knoxville
Blues look to build on historic first-round upset with 7 p.m. kickoff at Greenwood Field
3 days ago
Asheville chalk art dispute sparks First Amendment challenge
Artist warned of fines after years of public street drawings
3 days ago
Buncombe County weighs affordable housing proposals totaling $8.6M
Proposals could add 655 units, but several face financing hurdles ahead of April decisions
3 days ago
Buncombe County’s BC Alerts system back online
Residents must re-enroll to receive emergency notifications through new platform