Local » Page 4

A man and woman sit on outdoor concrete steps, smiling at the camera, with a colorful map and a white water bottle nearby, greenery behind them.

1 week ago

Biltmore, arts, hiking: Tourists explain what brings them to Asheville

Following Tropical Storm Helene, Asheville has struggled to regain its reputation as a premiere tourist destination. Nonetheless, tourists have kept coming. 828newsNOW asked a few visitors what inspired their visits to the Land of the Sky.

This Thursday, July 9, 2015 photo shows a Whataburger restaurant in San Antonio, Texas. The iconic Texas restaurant chain will not allow the open carrying of guns on its properties, taking a stand against a new law legalizing the practice. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)

1 week ago

Whataburger plans Asheville restaurant on Smokey Park Highway

Permit application filed with the city proposes converting the vacant Popeyes fast-food building into a Whataburger with a drive-thru

Rural road curving by trees and a white fence, with a red barn and blue sky in the distance. Mountains on the horizon.

1 week ago

Eliada opens counseling center to expand youth mental health care

New Asheville-area facility will offer trauma-informed therapy, equine services and medication management for children and families facing barriers to care

Side-by-side headshots: left a man with a beard and receding hairline in an orange prison shirt; right a smiling woman with light brown hair outdoors.

1 week ago

What happens next in the Fairview murder case?

Court hearings are scheduled June 4 in Buncombe County, where Star Grant and Devan Loving face first-degree murder and conspiracy charges

Outdoor air conditioner condenser unit on a concrete pad beside a brick wall and green lawn.

1 week ago

Repair or replace? Signs your HVAC system may need professional attention

If your air conditioner is not cooling evenly, making unusual noises or driving up energy bills, your HVAC system may need professional attention before summer heat arrives.

The North Carolina Department of Adult Correction is beginning the gradual closure of Craggy Correctional Center in Asheville

1 week ago

Craggy Correctional Center in Asheville to close by late summer

About 250 inmates will be transferred to other prisons while 77 employees are offered jobs elsewhere in Western North Carolina

Map of a town showing a proposed sidewalk route in purple (priority) along a highway, with an existing sidewalk in maroon and blue water features nearby.

1 week ago

Buncombe eyes millions in Helene recovery funds for damaged business corridors

Commissioners to hold first public hearing on proposed Swannanoa sidewalk, cleanup and revitalization projects

Travelers at Asheville Regional Airport will begin using new rental car counters on May 20 as part of the ongoing AVL Forward expansion project

1 week ago

Asheville Regional Airport opens new rental car counters

The relocation is the latest milestone in a multi-year expansion aimed at improving passenger flow and arrivals

1 week ago

I-26 East shut down near Asheville after RV fire

Emergency crews urged drivers to avoid the area and follow detours Monday afternoon

Infographic showing a color-coded U.S. rainfall forecast map for the next 7 days, with a drought-intensity legend and a separate drought map, issued May 18, 2026.

1 week ago

Hot, dry start to week in Asheville before scattered storms arrive

National Weather Service says highs will run 7–12 degrees above normal before a weak cold front brings scattered rain chances

1 week ago

Buncombe County sees surge in tax revenue, stable spending

County revenues climb 7.5% as capital projects and solid waste costs continue to grow

Road closed signs and orange traffic barriers blocking the street ahead

1 week ago

NCDOT launches Facebook page for I-26 Connector updates

Drivers can track construction progress, road closures and traffic changes tied to Asheville’s massive interstate project

1 week ago

Pisgah National Forest still recovering months after Helene devastation

Federal officials say downed trees, damaged roads and watershed impacts continue to challenge restoration efforts

Graffiti-covered building wall with bright colors seen through foreground branches and cars nearby, urban scene.

2 weeks ago

Supporting southern artists: Local LGBTQ+ nonprofit plans collaborative fundraiser

The Campaign for Southern Equality has planned a multi-disciplinary, interactive community arts fundraiser at the Grey Eagle. Proceeds from the June 25 event will go to support LGBTQ+ artists.

Smoky Mountain Cinema storefront with blue metal awning and promotional banners outside the entrance, under a blue sky.

2 weeks ago

Mountain movie palaces: Smoky Mountain Cinema, Waynesville, NC

Smoky Mountain Cinema is an independent, three-screen movie theater tucked in the corner of a Waynesville shopping center. Despite its modest size, the theater is run with a colossal amount of experience.

Optometrist in a white coat smiling at a patient across a desk with a computer monitor in an eyeglasses clinic setting.

2 weeks ago

Why is preventive eye care so important?

Experts urge regular exams, UV protection and healthy habits to detect eye disease early

2 weeks ago

Asheville seeks public input on major housing recovery funding shift

Proposal would boost storm recovery housing program from $3M to $22.2M

2 weeks ago

Why Strength Training Is Essential for Long-Term Health

Building muscle isn’t just for athletes. Experts say strength training supports healthy aging, mobility, and everyday energy.

2 weeks ago

Asheville police arrest suspect in east Asheville shooting

Two people were wounded in the May 14 gunfire, including one victim who remains in critical condition

Gov. Josh Stein stood Friday morning at Morse Park and declared a long-awaited milestone for Western North Carolina’s Tropical Storm Helene recovery: Lake Lure is reopening

2 weeks ago

Lake Lure reopens as Gov. Stein praises WNC recovery efforts

Town leaders say restoration of the lake signals new hope for tourism, businesses and residents

Page 4 of 10« First ‹ Previous 2 345 6 Next ›Last »

News

2 hours ago in National

A large fire has erupted at an apartment complex in Dallas

Fresh

Firefighters battled a large fire that erupted Thursday at an apartment complex in Dallas, where debris from one collapsed building lay heaped on the ground while flames and black smoke billowed into the sky. Neighbors reported hearing a loud boom like an explosion.

9 hours ago in Lifestyle

Why your co-worker might be listening to music tuned to 432 hertz

Music recorded in 432 hertz (cycles per second) is taking off on social media platforms and music streaming services, where users can find an increasing number of tracks and playlists employing the alternate tuning, everything from meditation soundscapes to reggae songs recorded by Ziggy Marley.

9 hours ago in National

Justice Department opens investigation into E. Jean Carroll, who accused Trump of assault: AP source

The Justice Department has opened an investigation into whether E. Jean Carroll, the longtime advice columnist who has said Donald Trump sexually assaulted her in a Manhattan department store 30 years ago, lied during the course of civil litigation against the Republican president, according to a person familiar with the matter.

1 day ago in Lifestyle

Independent bookstores are multiplying, although many people still think they’re dying out

Allison Hill, CEO of the American Booksellers Association, is used to strangers expressing sympathy when they learn what she does for a living. "It's all so funny," she says. "When I tell them I run the trade association for independent stores, they'll say, 'It's just so sad that they're disappearing.'

1 day ago in Entertainment, Trending

Matthew Perry’s assistant gets more than 3 years in prison for central role in his ketamine death

Matthew Perry's live-in personal assistant, who had a central role in the "Friends" star's descent into ketamine addiction and injected him with the fatal dose of the drug, was sentenced Wednesday to three years and five months in prison.

1 day ago in Entertainment, Music

The Chicks announce intimate ‘Taking the Long Way’ 20th Anniversary Tour. ‘This is our lives’

Call it a comeback, a crossover moment, or both. Twenty years ago, The Chicks released their blockbuster 2006 album "Taking the Long Way" — their first full-length after the country music industry turned their backs on them — and one of the biggest of their career.

2 days ago in Entertainment

What tastes like a Korean pancake and is purple all over? An Oreo inspired by K-pop group BTS

Oreo is teaming up with K-pop supergroup BTS for a bit of marketing dynamite that capitalizes on consumers' growing interest in global flavors.

2 days ago in Entertainment

Scripps National Spelling Bee guide: How to watch, who the notable spellers are, rules and prizes

The best young spellers in the English language are competing at the Scripps National Spelling Bee this week, continuing a more than century-old tradition. The three-day competition began Tuesday and concludes Thursday night.

2 days ago in Entertainment

Jim Henson’s Creature Shop opens for tours. Here’s what’s inside the once-hidden puppet studio

Deep in a cavernous New York City warehouse, the artisans behind some of the world's most beloved children's characters have been fashioning costumes and puppets for years in relative anonymity. Now Jim Henson's Creature Shop, the workshop founded by the legendary creator of the Muppets, is drawing back the curtain.

2 days ago in Lifestyle

You should be dancing, yeah. Moving to music offers all kinds of benefits as you age

Moving to music is one of the best ways to stay healthy. Medical professionals say it doesn't matter if it's Western line dancing, ballroom steps, salsa, tap, Zumba at the gym, or with a group

Local » Page 4

Like us on Facebook!

News