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4 weeks ago

Asheville marks trees for riverfront recovery, not removal

City conducts survey of French Broad River trees to guide storm-damaged park restoration and future planting plans

4 weeks ago

Asheville launches downtown Friday food truck program

City program aims to support local vendors and boost downtown activity

4 weeks ago

Gunfire in Shiloh community leaves bullet holes but no injuries

Around 6:11 p.m. on Monday, Sept. 29, APD officers responded to Crest Avenue to investigate the gunfire reports.

4 weeks ago

Upcoming astrological events visible from WNC

This month an array of astrological events can be viewed across Western North Carolina, including meteor showers, comets and this year's Harvest Supermoon.

4 weeks ago

A.C. Reynolds rallies for suicide prevention with awareness walk

The Out of the Silence walk and accompanying event will be held from 4:30-6:30 p.m., Tuesday, Sept. 30 in the R.L. Dalton Stadium at A.C. Reynolds High. 

4 weeks ago

Venardos Circus swings to town for Tanger Outlets residency

The Venardos Circus, a Broadway-style, animal-free classic circus showcase, will return to Asheville for a three week residency outside the Tanger Outlets. A big top tent will house the production from Thursday, Oct. 2 to Sunday, Oct. 19 at 800 Brevard Road.

4 weeks ago

Rocky Horror round-up: Where to see the show this October

Did someone do the Time Warp again? October has nearly arrived, and with it, a new lineup of "Rocky Horror" performances, just in time to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the cult classic. Shiver with antici...pation and check out our list of places to see the show in Western North Carolina.

4 weeks ago

Gatlinburg Bypass remains closed after landslide

Great Smoky Mountains National Park is open while cleanup continues

4 weeks ago

Attic Salt announces ‘The Thanksgiving Play’ for November run

"The Thanksgiving Play" will run at 7:30 p.m. on Friday and Saturday and 2:30 p.m. on Sunday from Nov. 7-23 at Attic Salt Theatre Arts Space, 2002 Riverside Dr.

4 weeks ago

Asheville seeks public input on transit network redesign

City launches survey and community events to guide Asheville Rides Transit improvements and future planning

4 weeks ago

Crash shuts down NC 9 in Polk County

Detours in place as officials warn of heavy traffic delays

4 weeks ago

Lockdown at Asheville High School lifted

Officials say no evacuation occurred; students and staff remained safe

4 weeks ago

I-26 westbound to close overnight near Hendersonville this week

Exit 49 to Exit 44 will be shut Monday and Tuesday nights; timing may shift because of traffic or weather

4 weeks ago

Storm alerts: How Asheville area residents can stay informed

New tools give personalized, real-time notifications for emergencies, closures and public safety updates

4 weeks ago

Storm debris removal to begin at Asheville’s North Fork watershed

City stresses dam is safe; project focuses on water flow and wildfire prevention

4 weeks ago

United Way directs $4.5 million, 7,000 volunteers to Helene recovery

Organization leads Buncombe County’s relief efforts a year after storm destroyed thousands of homes

4 weeks ago

Imelda tracks east, but Asheville forecast still wet

Clouds, fog and scattered thunderstorms expected before midweek clearing

4 weeks ago

Restaurant report: How are local eateries one year after Helene?

One year after Hurricane Helene knocked out power grids, polluted drinking water and shuttered restaurants, 828newsNOW checked in on the state of the WNC food and beverage industry.

4 weeks ago

Shops, tourism return to Black Mountain and Swannanoa after Helene

Nearly a year later, businesses, volunteers and residents continue to drive recovery, chamber director says

4 weeks ago

Strangeville: The murder, the ballad and the ghost of Tom Dula

Explore the true story behind North Carolina’s infamous Tom Dula murder case, the folk ballad it inspired, and the lingering ghostly legend that still haunts the backroads of Wilkes County.

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828 Scoreboard: This week’s high school football results

Find out how your favorite Asheville area teams fared

2 days ago in Sports

Terry Rozier’s arrest leaves the Miami Heat stunned, and trying to figure out what happens next

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3 days ago in Community, Lifestyle, Local, On The Town, Outdoors, Sports

Disc golf for a cause: Devil’s Foot organizes charity tournament

The 18-hole Grip It and Sip It disc golf competition will be held from 1-5 p.m., Saturday, Oct. 25 at the Asheville Municipal Disc Golf Course. Registration for two-player teams is $40 and includes entry, two custom Devil's Foot driver discs and drink tokens for an afterparty at The Mule.