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4 weeks ago

Man charged in shooting police say led to deadly Biltmore Avenue attack

Authorities say the Maple Crest Apartments shooting triggered the retaliation that left two people dead and seven wounded

Poster-style weather briefing: 'Potential Severe Weather Tuesday' with a purple left panel of bullet points and a map showing 'Most Likely' severe wind/hail areas from the National Weather Service.

4 weeks ago

Forecasters watching Tuesday’s storm threat across Asheville, WNC

National Weather Service Weather says forecast uncertainty remains, but any storms that develop could produce damaging winds, large hail and dangerous lightning

Yellow police tape reading 'POLICE LINE DO NOT CROSS' stretched across dry grass in an outdoor area, signaling a restricted scene.

4 weeks ago

Timeline: Asheville shootings in 2026

Has Asheville gun violence increased in recent weeks? Following a string of shootings in the Asheville area, 828newsNOW looks back at a timeline of gun-related incidents in 2026.

Wax models for custom-designed jewelry are displayed at D.C. Creasman Jewelers. The detailed molds allow customers to preview the design and ensure every element is just right before the piece is cast in precious metal.

4 weeks ago

Thinking about custom jewelry? Here’s what you need to know

The experts at D.C. Creasman Jewelers answer common questions about designing engagement rings, anniversary gifts and heirloom jewelry

A proposed Asheville ordinance would expand the city's definition of litter to include certain nuisance vehicles that pose sanitation or public health hazards.

4 weeks ago

Asheville targets junk vehicles with proposed nuisance ordinance

Planning committee recommends expanding the city's litter law to cover abandoned, trash-filled vehicles that create public health and safety hazards before the measure heads to City Council

4 weeks ago

NC absentee ballot rules: What Buncombe County voters should know

Proposed changes haven't been adopted, and election officials say current rules still apply

Green street sign reading "S French Broad Ave" with trees and power lines in the background.

4 weeks ago

Teenager robbed and wounded in Friday night Asheville shooting

The Asheville Police Department named Elijah William Poore, 18, as the primary suspect in a Friday night shooting that left an Asheville teenager with a gunshot wound.

4 weeks ago

Asheville wants better bus service, but funding is a challenge

The Asheville bus system overhaul would shift resources toward higher ridership routes, adding 15-minute service in some areas while cutting coverage elsewhere

Black-and-white drawing of a baseball player in a Boston uniform pointing forward with his right arm extended.

4 weeks ago

Tombstone Tales: The Reems Creek pitcher who played one game in the Major Leagues

Richard "Rome" Chambers became the first known Western North Carolina native to play Major League Baseball before returning home to Buncombe County, where he died just one day before his 27th birthday.

Close-up of an older man with a bald head and gray beard, facing the camera against a gray textured wall.

4 weeks ago

Hendersonville man charged with animal cruelty after 26 dogs found neglected

Timothy Hefner, 68, was charged with 26 counts of misdemeanor animal cruelty after 26 dogs were found in inhumane conditions in the Dana neighborhood in Hendersonville.

The Youth Peace & Justice Foundation

4 weeks ago

Up to $5,000 reward offered in deadly Asheville shooting

National nonprofit Youth Peace & Justice Foundation hopes larger reward will generate new leads in the July 19 shooting that killed two people and injured several others

Green street signs for Hi-Alta Ave and Deerview Rd mounted on a wooden utility pole among trees and power lines.

4 weeks ago

Man stabbed, pepper sprayed over bicycle dispute in West Asheville

The Asheville Police Department responded to a non-lethal stabbing in West Asheville last night. The victim said the attack was related to a loaned bicycle.

Female police officer in uniform speaks at a press conference, with microphones in front and a blue backdrop dotted with Asheville Police Department patches.

1 month ago

Asheville police: Deadly Biltmore Avenue shooting was retaliation for July shooting

APD says two groups known to each other are behind ongoing cycle of violence

Asheville police officers and forensic investigators process the scene of a deadly shooting along Biltmore Avenue and Short Coxe Avenue early Sunday morning.

1 month ago

Asheville police believe Biltmore Avenue shooting was ‘targeted attack’

The Asheville Police Department has provided an update on the July 19 shooting on Biltmore Avenue.

Busy multi-lane freeway scene with a white van in the foreground and numerous cars ahead under an overcast sky. Signage visible in the distance.

1 month ago

I-26 Connector: Traffic shift planned ahead of Westgate interchange closure

Drivers should expect changing traffic patterns as crews prepare for the next phase of the major Asheville interstate project

Flooding off Old Leicester Highway in the Juno area.

1 month ago

Asheville breaks 118-year rainfall record as flooding threat continues Friday

The National Weather Service says another 1 to 3 inches of rain is expected through Friday night after Thursday's storms flooded roads and stranded vehicles in Buncombe County

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2 days ago in Lifestyle

Fall books: Fiction takes the spotlight in bookstores during the midterm season

Midterm election news will fill the headlines this fall, but, among book buyers, fiction will likely have top billing.

3 days ago in National

Still recovering from Hurricane Lala, Hawaii prepares for a possible weekend cyclone

Communities still recovering from last weekend's hurricane in Hawaii could get pounded again in coming days from another tropical system gaining strength over warm Pacific waters.

3 days ago in Entertainment

Prince Harry and Meghan are returning to the UK with their children

Prince Harry and his wife, Meghan, have decided to return to the United Kingdom for an extended stay starting this fall, but they won't resume their roles as working members of the royal family, The Associated Press learned Wednesday.

4 days ago in Entertainment, Music

After losing a friend and writing ‘Say So,’ Dan + Shay are back with the autobiographical ‘Young’

The lead single from Grammy Award-winning duo Dan + Shay's forthcoming album "Young" is a hard pivot from the wedding songs that make up so much of the country pair's discography.

4 days ago in National

Election takeaways: Donalds joins historic field and progressive scores upset victory in Florida

As the long, contentious primary season nears its end, Democratic voters elevated another progressive Senate candidate in Florida, while President Donald Trump's chosen candidate in his adopted home state, Republican Rep. Byron Donalds, won the nomination to be the state's first Black governor.

5 days ago in National

Trump threatened to bomb Oman because he’s unhappy with country’s deal with Iran, officials say

U.S. President Donald Trump threatened to bomb Oman because he is unhappy the country is close to a deal with Iran to manage ship traffic through the Strait of Hormuz, two regional officials said Tuesday, a day after Trump leveled the threat.

5 days ago in Entertainment

Hayden Panettiere’s on-and-off boyfriend was at apartment where she died, police report says

Hayden Panettiere's on-and-off boyfriend Brian Hickersonand his brother Zach Hickerson were at the South Carolina apartment where the actor died over the weekend, according to a police report released Tuesday.

5 days ago in National

Penn State frat pledges were made to cut and bag cocaine for college drug ring, authorities say

Penn State fraternity pledges were made to cut and package cocaine for a drug ring that was run out of two off-campus frat houses, authorities said.

5 days ago in Entertainment, Music

Frank Beard, Rock & Roll Hall of Fame drummer of boogie-rock trio ZZ Top, dies at 77

Frank Beard, the drummer for the Texas boogie-rock trio ZZ Top who kept the tempo for the band's biggest hits like "Sharp Dressed Man," "Legs" and "Gimme All Your Lovin,'" has died. He was 77.

5 days ago in Lifestyle

The best fabric for extreme heat? It’s more complicated than you think

When it's really hot out, getting dressed seems pretty simple: Wear something light, loose and made for summer. But textile researchers say it's actually a little more complicated than that.

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