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6 days ago

Urban Orchard meets urban forest: Cider company to host Save the Woods fundraiser

Save the Woods, a community-led effort to preserve 45 acres of urban forest around the University of North Carolina Asheville, have organized their latest fundraiser in partnership with Urban Orchard Cider Co.

6 days ago

Well pump pulling services from MB HAYNES

MB HAYNES' Plumbing Division now offers professional well pump pulling services — a crucial addition to their lineup that brings expertise, reliability and a deep sense of care to homeowners and businesses relying on well systems.

A single dose of the varicella virus vaccine, commonly known as the chickenpox vaccine, is pictured at International Community Health Services, Wednesday, Sept. 10, 2025, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Lindsey Wasson)

6 days ago

Chickenpox outbreak confirmed at Fairview Elementary

Buncombe County health officials also monitoring an increase in flu and other communicable illnesses

6 days ago

More than 1,000 without power in Swannanoa

Duke Energy reports multiple outages with unknown causes across Buncombe County

7 days ago

Foggy start gives way to mild, sunny week in Asheville

Forecasters say above-normal temperatures will continue until rain chances increase late week

1 week ago

3 new movies to see, stream or skip in January 2026 – 828reviewsNOW

Two Amanda Seyfried movies and a true crime documentary are in the mix for new movies to see, stream or skip this month. Which is which? Find out in our review.

1 week ago

Strangeville: The man who kept Saluda NC’s century-old fire burning

A Saluda man inherited responsibility for a family hearth fire locals say was kept alive from the Revolutionary era until 1944.

1 week ago

Hikes of WNC: Strawberry Gap Trail

Strawberry Gap Trail, located just over the mountain from Hickory Nut Gap Farm, is a steep climb filled with unique natural structures and a couple terrific views.

1 week ago

Small earthquake reported near Newland early Saturday

No damage reported

Gracie Rose Kendall was born at 7:52 p.m. Jan. 1 to Morgan and Levi Kendall, of Fletcher.

1 week ago

Fletcher family welcomes AdventHealth’s first baby of 2026

New Year’s Day birth holds special meaning for family

A wildfire in the Lytle Cove area was contained at approximately 7 acres. (Photo credit: Swannanoa Fire & Rescue/Rey Castillo Jr.)

1 week ago

Two wildfires near Asheville contained; no injuries or damage reported

Crews secure blazes in Lytle Cove and Rutherford County as rain moves into the region

1 week ago

Tombstone Tales: Mystery beneath Biltmore Stone Cutters Monument

At Asheville’s Riverside Cemetery, a Biltmore-linked stonecutters memorial reveals a deeper story of labor, loss and unanswered questions.

1 week ago

828newsNOW Wrapped: A look back at the news of 2025

As we wrap up our first full calendar year of 828newsNOW, we wanted to take a look back at the stories that mattered to our community most in 2025. From all of us on the 828newsNOW team, thank you for reading, sharing and supporting our local journalism. Here's to continuing to tell your stories in 2026!

1 week ago

5 signs you’ve found the right general contractor

Hunter Ward, the Builders Association of the Blue Ridge Mountains’ 2025 Builder of the Year, explains how homeowners can evaluate general contractors before beginning a project.

1 week ago

Rain in forecast could aid firefighters battling WNC wildfires

Lytle Cove fire reaches full containment as crews continue work on Shumont Mountain blaze

1 week ago

Rapid weather changes make emergency alerts vital in WNC

Buncombe, Asheville, Black Mountain and other areas provide free text, email and phone notifications about severe weather, road closures and more

Firefighters had a wildfire burning off Lytle Cove Road about 70% contained by early Friday morning, according to Swannanoa Fire & Rescue.

1 week ago

Wildfire near Swannanoa 70 percent contained

Crews report 4.5 acres burned off Lytle Cove Road; no structures threatened

1 week ago

Why your body needs more heat in a winter yoga practice

Heated yoga offers a purposeful way to introduce warmth into the body. Heated classes create an environment that supports movement, circulation and recovery during colder months.

1 week ago

Things to do in Asheville & WNC: Jan. 2-4

The new year has arrived, and with it, another list of things to do in the Asheville area this weekend. Read our guide and discover ways to spend the first weekend of 2026.

A fire is burning near 905 Bald Mountain Road in the Shumont area of Rutherford County.

1 week ago

Woods fire burns in Shumont area of Rutherford County

Blaze burning near Bald Mountain Road is more than 50% contained; no homes threatened

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2 days ago in Lifestyle

A taste of nature can provide balance and calm during the workday

The crisp crinkle of fallen leaves beneath your feet. The swish and trickle of water moving through a stream. A breath of crisp, fresh air. Spending time in nature can be invigorating or produce feelings of peace and calm.

2 days ago in Entertainment, Music

Judge dismisses Salt-N-Pepa’s lawsuit to reclaim master recordings from Universal Music Group

U.S. District Judge Denise Cote on Thursday sided with the recording giant, arguing that the Grammy-winning group never owned the copyrights to their sound recordings and didn't transfer them to anyone else.

2 days ago in Entertainment

Rare copy of the comic book that introduced the world to Superman sells for $15 million

A rare copy of the comic book that introduced the world to Superman and also was once stolen from the home of actor Nicolas Cage has been sold for a record $15 million.

2 days ago in Entertainment

Sarah Jessica Parker gets Golden Globes’ Carol Burnett Award and Helen Mirren gets DeMille prize

Matthew Broderick presented his wife of nearly 30 years Sarah Jessica Parker with the Golden Globes'Carol Burnett Award for a life of achievement in television at Golden Eve, a ceremony that also added Helen Mirren to the list of legends that have won the Cecil B. DeMille Award.

3 days ago in Entertainment

David Bowie’s childhood home in London is set to open to the public next year

David Bowie's bedroom could soon be London's newest tourist attraction. The house where the musician grew from suburban schoolboy to rock 'n' roll starman has been bought by a charity that plans to open it to the public.

3 days ago in National

Protests over federal enforcement operations after shootings in Minneapolis and Portland

As anger and outrage spilled out onto Minneapolis' streets over the fatal shooting of a woman by an Immigration and Customs Enforcement officer, a new shooting by federal officers in Oregon left two people wounded, sparked additional protests and elicited more scrutiny of enforcement operations across the U.S.

3 days ago in National

Minnesota must play a role in the investigation into Renee Good’s killing by ICE, governor says

The state of Minnesota must play a role in investigating the fatal shooting of a Minneapolis woman by an Immigration and Customs Enforcement officer, Gov. Tim Walz insisted Thursday, pushing back against the Trump administration's decision to keep the investigation solely in federal hands.

4 days ago in Lifestyle

Mobility exercises are an important part of fitness as we age. Here are some tips

As they age, it's not uncommon for many people to let out a muted groan when getting out of bed in the morning. But if you "oof" every time you get in a car or "aargh" while bending over to pick up something, it may be time to prioritize exercises that target your mobility.

4 days ago in Entertainment

Live-action ‘Tangled’ will star Teagan Croft and Milo Manheim as Rapunzel and Flynn Rider

Disney will let down Rapunzel's lengthy hair once again. Walt Disney Pictures said Wednesday its live-action adaptation of "Tangled" will star Teagan Croft and Milo Manheim in the lead roles of Rapunzel and Flynn Rider.

4 days ago in National

Senate considers limiting Trump’s war powers after Venezuela raid

The Senate is expected to vote on a resolution Thursday that would limit President Donald Trump's ability to conduct further attacks against Venezuela, setting up a test for his expanding ambitions in the Western Hemisphere.

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