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A bear made news this week after entering a home in Asheville in search of food, injuring the homeowner. This week, I'm airing a portion of my interview with NC Wildlife Biologist and statewide BearWise coordinator Ashley Hobbs. And to wrap up the series on Asheville Greenworks, we hear from their Watershed Outreach Co

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

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...

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

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, 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, 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...

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