NC Swannanoa’s Most Loveable Dogs Eagerly Awaits Forever Homes Today!
Interested in adding a furry friend to your family? Even if you're just keen on viewing some of the cute critters available for adoption nearby, there are ample pets waiting for their forever homes in animal shelters throughout and around swannanoa.
Asheville City school board approves one-time bonuses for all staff
The Asheville City Board of Education approved a one-time employee retention bonus of $1,000 for the fiscal year 2025-26 budget at its Oct. 13 meeting. According to the recommendation, written by Asheville City Schools (ACS) Superintendent Maggie Fehrman and Chief Financial Officer Heidi Kerns, ACS can afford the...
HCA arrived with plans to cut 800 staff as soon as it bought Mission,...
Sign up for free email updates from The Watchdog. You’ll be notified whenever we publish our latest award-winning investigative reporting, John Boyle’s Answer Man and Opinion columns, Tom Fiedler’s Democracy Watch, and more!. Mission Hospital administrators were aware, before the sale, that HCA Healthcare intended to...
Fiancée of deceased cyclist urges leaders to make roads safer for cycling
MADISON COUNTY, N.C. (WLOS) — The fiancée of Leonard Antonelli, a cyclist who was killed in Madison County due to a dump truck accident, is going before local leaders asking them to use her loss as a catalyst to make roads safer. On July 1, 2025, three cyclists...
‘I cried happy tears’: Pet owners overjoyed their Rainbow Bridge collars were recovered
LAKE LURE, N.C. — Of the thousands of pet collars that once adorned the Lake Lure Rainbow Bridge, 237 have been recovered since Helene destroyed the tribute bridge to honor pets. 101 were found just days before the first anniversary of the storm. WFMY News 2 has been in touch with some of the overjoyed pet owners.
Western North Carolina voices join state Latino advisory council
Two Western North Carolina non-profit leaders have been appointed to the Governor’s Advisory Council on Latino Affairs. The council, first established in 1998, has been renewed by every administration since. Gov. Josh Stein reestablished it this year through Executive Order 27, tasking the group with advising his...
Fork & Dagger: The Madness brings clever hybrid cuisine to North Asheville
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...
North Carolina’s Posana Opens New Location in South Asheville
After sixteen years in downtown Asheville, Posana, the 2025 winner of both OpenTable Diners’ Choice and TripAdvisor’s Best of the Best awards, is growing. Chef Peter Pollay and Martha Pollay of Mandara Hospitality Group recently opened a second location of their celebrated restaurant in Biltmore Park Town Square. The...
Asheville ranks 2nd most ‘screen-addicted’ city in North Carolina: report
NORTH CAROLINA (WLOS) — Asheville may be known for its mountain views and vibrant arts scene, but according to a new report, many locals are spending more time glued to their screens. New research by iSelect, an online comparison platform, shows that Asheville is the second-most "screen-addicted" city in...
Investigation underway, road closed in Buncombe County
The Buncombe County Sheriff's Office reported that certain roads are closed due to an ongoing investigation.
