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5 minutes ago
Oak & Grist fights to stay open after Black Mountain town order
Town gives distillery 90 days to make changes; company says restrictions could threaten its future
56 minutes ago
GOES-19 outage: How it affected Asheville weather forecasts
A rare NOAA satellite disruption temporarily reduced real-time weather imagery, but Asheville-area forecasters continued tracking storms using radar and other tools
1 hour ago
New NC law allows license plate readers on state highways
The state budget makes the automated license plate reader program permanent, allowing law enforcement agencies to install cameras on state-maintained roads, including major routes across Asheville area
20 hours ago
Severe thunderstorm warning issued for Asheville, Buncombe County
National Weather Service says storm near Fairview could bring damaging winds, nickel-sized hail and downed trees until 3:15 p.m.
1 day ago
NC reaches $1 billion milestone for Helene water infrastructure recovery
Gov. Josh Stein announces Burnsville funding as state says 98% of damaged water systems have been restored, but $758 million in needs remain
1 day ago
2 dead, 7 injured in Asheville shooting
APD says detectives are investigating a double homicide after an early Sunday morning shooting on Biltmore Avenue near Short Coxe Avenue
2 days ago
ReMix It launches youth photography contest in Asheville
Local kids ages 9-17 are invited to participate in Found It!, a youth photography contest organized by ReMix It, a West Asheville art supply store.
2 days ago
307 Cyclospora cases reported in NC as health officials focus on fresh produce
Parsley, cilantro and lettuce are the most commonly reported foods among patients, though no single source has been confirmed
2 days ago
NC attorney general fights Duke Energy Progress rate hike
Jeff Jackson urges state regulators to reject most of the proposed 15% increase, arguing families and businesses would otherwise pay nearly $1 billion more over two years
3 days ago
Major milestone: I-26 West now open in final 4-lane configuration
NCDOT says all westbound lanes are now open from U.S. 64 to Brevard Road, but construction and overnight lane closures will continue through the end of the year
3 days ago
Buncombe County Social Work launches school supply drive for students in foster care
Buncombe County Social Work has launched a school supplies donation drive for Western North Carolina students in the foster care system, including over 300 kids in Buncombe County. The drive will run through the end of the month.
3 days ago
I-26 Connector: NCDOT prepares for Westgate ramp closure, Haywood Road bridge work
The long-term project aims to separate interstate traffic from local roads while improving safety and congestion along the Asheville corridor
3 days ago
Crash on New Leicester Highway backs up traffic
The crash happened around 11 a.m. near Old County Home Road
3 days ago
SBI identifies man killed by Asheville police after downtown shooting
Arturo Castillo Palomar of Saluda was fatally shot by officers after police responded to reports of gunfire in a parking lot outside Shakeys
3 days ago
Black Mountain Police Department named North Carolina’s 2026 Law Enforcement Agency of the Year
The statewide award recognizes the department’s innovative programs, professionalism and efforts to build community trust
3 days ago
New 828newsNOW app launches with updated design, bookmarking, search, weather
The redesigned mobile app makes it easier to follow Asheville and Western North Carolina news with saved stories, improved search, weather and breaking news alerts.
4 days ago
Wortham Center announces 2026-27 performing arts season in Asheville
The Wortham Center for the Performing Arts has announced all the dance, theater and stand-up comedy coming to the downtown performance venue in the 2026-27 season.
4 days ago
Asheville health officials advise Candler animal rescue visitors to seek rabies evaluation
Local health officials have advised anyone who has visited Alleyoop Wildlife Rescue and Rehabilitation, an Asheville-area animal rescue, within the past six months to seek a rabies risk assessment.
4 days ago
That cool break was short-lived: Asheville’s heat returns this week
Asheville will see highs near 90 degrees, with afternoon thunderstorms possible Friday through Sunday
4 days ago
4 cases of cyclosporiasis confirmed in Buncombe County
State health officials are investigating more than 300 cases as they urge caution with fresh produce
