Garden camp in Asheville blends play, planting and purpose
ASHEVILLE, N.C. (828newsNOW) — The Educational Garden Project is inviting families to sign up for its upcoming summer Garden Camps, where children learn about food, farming and the natural world through hands-on activities. Based in Asheville, the group’s mission is to cultivate healthy communities by growing and...
Killer double-feature: ‘How to Make a Killing’ and ‘Psycho Killer’ – 828reviewsNOW
ASHEVILLE, N.C. (828newsNOW) — Sometimes, the film release calendar feels like it’s winking at you. This weekend marks the debut of “How to Make a Killing,” a stylish thriller-comedy starring Glen Powell, and “Psycho Killer,” a well-shot, poorly-written serial killer slasher. Read our reviews of the deadly duo below.
Buncombe County Commissioners seek funding sources for affordable housing project
WEAVERVILLE, N.C. — Buncombe County Commissioners are looking into potential funding sources for land conservation and affordable housing projects. The county is getting close to allocating all of the funds they secured through the 2022 bond package. One was a $30 million open space bond, focused on things like...
Best 2026 Summer Camps in Asheville and WNC: New Guide Helps Parents Plan Early
ASHEVILLE, N.C. (828newsNOW.com) — Summer may feel far off, but for many Western North Carolina families, planning is already underway. Summer camp schedules, limited enrollment and early registration periods mean parents often start comparing options well before spring to secure childcare and activities for the...
Spring Creek Woodchucks opens pickups to help keep families warm during cold snap
SPRING CREEK, N.C. (WLOS) — It's been a 'fool's spring' with the weather turning cold again after a warmer-than-normal week, and it can be a real problem for those who rely on wood-burning heat sources. The Spring Creek Woodchucks continued their work to help provide firewood for the community.
Asheville, NC Winter Weather Alert: 10” Snow, 65 MPH Gusts Impact I-26 Sunday–Tuesday
Country Herald is Local News, Independent Pulse. Covering breaking local news, sports, lifestyle and events. North Carolina – A burst of winter weather is set to slam the North Carolina mountains beginning Sunday, bringing accumulating snow, powerful wind gusts and dangerous wind chills through Tuesday. According...
Letter: Ullman leads with care and competency
As a longtime community member who cares deeply about the future of Asheville and Western North Carolina, I pay close attention to who shows up, listens and does the hard work of public service with integrity. I am writing to express my strong support for Maggie Ullman’s reelection to City Council.
Hikes of WNC: Beaver Lake Perimeter Loop
ASHEVILLE, N.C. (828newsNOW) — One of the most popular outdoor recreation spots in town is Beaver Lake. The North Asheville lake features a 2 mile trail around its perimeter, a popular, simple and scenic walk for all ages. Fast facts. Parking for the Beaver Lake Perimeter Loop is located...
Asheville spa focuses on personalized cosmetic, wellness care
ASHEVILLE, N.C. (828newsNOW) — Mountain Radiance Medical Spa, an Asheville-based medical aesthetics provider, offers a range of cosmetic and wellness services focused on skin care, injectables and laser treatments. The medical spa provides services including Botox and other injectable fillers, laser skin treatments,...
Tombstone Tales: Gig Young’s shocking murder‑suicide and his grave in WNC
Editor’s Note: Western North Carolina is rich with untold stories—many resting quietly in local cemeteries. In this Tombstone Tales series, we explore the lives of people from our region’s past whose legacies, whether widely known or nearly forgotten, helped shape the place we call home. WAYNESVILLE, N.C...
