Volunteers pack 28,000 pounds of beans at MANNA FoodBank event
MILLS RIVER, N.C. (WLOS) — MANNA FoodBank is hosting its annual "Pack to Give Back," bringing together local business employees and volunteers. Participants will be packing 28,000 pounds of beans into family-sized packages. Those beans will, in turn, be given to the hands of people in need. Officials say...
Nearly 200-year-old Asheville company developed unique temperature-telling tool
ASHEVILLE, N.C. (WLOS) — As America celebrates its 250th birthday, one of the nation's longest continuously operating companies is marking a major milestone of its own, right here in western North Carolina. Tucked away in North Asheville, Palmer Wahl Instruments is celebrating 190 years in business, a legacy that...
Steve Sutton Fest: Honoring an Appalachian legacy
This report from the 2026 Steve Sutton Fest in Lake Junaluska, NC is a contribution from Jeff Lahr, as are the accompanying photographs. The Steve Sutton Fest may be one of the best‑kept secrets on the bluegrass festival scene. Big‑name bands, an intimate venue, and a beautiful location make this one of the most quietl
Wanted man arrested during traffic stop in WNC
BUNCOMBE COUNTY, N.C. (WSPA) — A man wanted for a slew of charges was arrested during a traffic stop Thursday in Buncombe County. Marquis Earl Hurst was wanted for a slew of charges following a police chase in an alleged stolen vehicle in Western North Carolina in May. Hurst allegedly led officers from the Weaverville
Fork & Dagger: Revisiting Abeja’s House Cafe, a South Asheville breakfast favorite
Editor’s Note: Fork & Dagger is 828newsNOW’s anonymous restaurant review series, written by our independent Grub Scout—no freebies, no press perks, no agenda. Grub Scout pays full price, visits unannounced, and takes notes on food, service, atmosphere, and value. Each review reflects a recent, honest experience rated o
For second year in a row, only one public pool will be open in...
Asheville will again have only one public pool open this summer, as the city continues to make repairs to aquatic facilities that have exceeded their expected lifespan or were damaged by Hurricane Helene. The pool at the Dr. Wesley Grant Sr. Southside Community Center will be open until early September....
NCDOT schedules I-40 East traffic shift in Canton for bridge replacement work
CANTON, N.C. (WLOS) — The North Carolina Department of Transportation (NCDOT) has announced a scheduled traffic shift in Canton. According to a news release, starting Monday, June 8, travel lanes along Interstate 40 east will be shifted through single lane closures. The exit and entrance lanes will be closed...
Black Mountain firefighter union warns of funding crisis affecting pay, gear and projects
BLACK MOUNTAIN, N.C. (WLOS) — The International Association of Fire Fighters (IAFF) in Black Mountain is sounding the alarm over what it calls a growing funding crisis. The union released an advisory to residents earlier this week, saying firefighter pay, equipment needs and future capital projects are being impacted b
Heat alerts posted for Buncombe, Henderson, surrounding counties
ASHEVILLE, N.C. (828newsNOW) — Health officials are urging residents across Western North Carolina to prepare for several days of elevated heat this weekend and early next week, warning that prolonged exposure could pose health risks for vulnerable populations. The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services
Sheriff’s office seeks person of interest in Buncombe County school bus larceny case
BUNCOMBE COUNTY, N.C. (WLOS) — The Buncombe County Sheriff's Office is requesting the public's help in identifying a person of interest in a larceny case. The sheriff's office released photos of a woman who is a suspect in a larceny case involving a Buncombe County school bus at North Buncombe Middle School around 2 a.
