Asheville Downtown Association Opens Applications for 80th Annual Asheville Holiday Parade
ASHEVILLE, N.C. — The Asheville Downtown Association is now accepting applications for the 80th Annual Asheville Holiday Parade, presented by Bojangles, taking place in Downtown Asheville on Saturday, November 21, 2026, at 11 a.m. This year’s theme, “A Vintage Holiday,” celebrates 80 years of holiday tradition in Downt
Buncombe County requests community input on 10 county sidewalk projects
ASHEVILLE, N.C. (828newsNOW) — The team behind the inaugural Buncombe County Pedestrian Plan, a proposed network of sidewalks and crosswalks across the county, is seeking community perspective on 10 proposed projects. The goal of the BCPP is to “connect neighborhoods to key places like schools, job centers and other...
Pulitzer-winning author to speakon housing crisis
Anyone living in Western North Carolina knows that affordable housing is increasingly out of reach. Rising costs, limited housing supply and the devastating loss of homes caused by Hurricane Helene have only deepened the crisis. Today, simply having a full-time job is no longer a guarantee that someone can afford to se
How to tell if your jewelry is actually valuable
ASHEVILLE, N.C. (828newsNOW) — That old ring sitting in a jewelry box could be worth more than its sentimental value — or it could be worth considerably less than you think. Figuring out what jewelry is actually worth can be tricky. A piece’s age, appearance or family history...
Asheville City Council delays transit plan, hears concerns about ADU changes
ASHEVILLE, N.C. (828newsNOW) — Asheville City Council spent nearly five hours Tuesday discussing public transit, accessory dwelling units, the city’s urban forest and other issues, with council delaying a vote on a proposed redesign of the Asheville Rides Transit system. The meeting also included public comment from re
Asheville nurses plan ‘Palantir Out’ protest
ASHEVILLE, N.C. (828newsNOW) — Asheville nurses and community members are expected to gather Thursday as part of a nationwide protest calling on hospitals and elected officials to cut ties with technology company Palantir. The event, organized by National Nurses United, is scheduled for noon Aug. 27 at Pack Square...
$69 million awarded for affordable housing in Western North Carolina
ASHEVILLE, N.C. (828newsNOW) — More than $69 million in federal disaster recovery funds will support 10 projects expected to provide 828 affordable rental units across Western North Carolina, state officials announced Tuesday. Gov. Josh Stein, the North Carolina Department of Commerce and the North Carolina Housing Fin
Jury convicts Asheville woman in property fraud case
A jury Wednesday found an Asheville woman guilty of forging deeds and illegally obtaining two Buncombe County properties that were flipped for a profit of nearly $140,000. The jury deliberated seven hours over three days before convicting Lisa Roberts-Allen on eight of 10 charges: two counts of obtaining property by fa
Seeking Answers in the Death of Elijah Timmons
Family challenges shifting accounts and seeks transparency in Elijah Timmons’ fatal shooting. Nearly three years after Elijah Edward Timmons was killed outside a Hendersonville nightclub, his family continues to press for clarity, consistency, and accountability. What began as a birthday gathering in his honor has grow
Murder suspect dies while in custody at Western NC jail
Murder suspect dies while in custody at Western NC jail

















