Fork & Dagger: Fresh seafood, uneven results at Mother Ocean
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...
Buncombe County Schools announces 2026-27 Teachers of the Year
Seven Buncombe County Schools teachers are one step closer to winning the prestigious state and national Teacher of the Year program. Buncombe County Schools recently announced the 2026-27 Teachers of the Year for each district. The overall county winner will be announced in March and go on to represent BCS...
Local health centers offer free services to those in need
As the proverb goes, “Health is wealth.” But with recent changes to the Affordable Care Act (ACA) and Medicaid, millions of people are grappling with rising insurance and medical costs. Locally, a network of organizations is available to provide free medical services to uninsured patients, including Asheville...
Four-star 6-foot-8 wing Trevor Manhertz planning to announce his college choice on Wednesday
Manhertz, of the Christ School in North Carolina and the Garner Road AAU program, is planning to be in the 2026 class. He's currently in the 2027 class, but was originally 2026, so that is only moving back to his original class. Manhertz is currently a four-star prospect ranked No....
Morning Magic in North Carolina: Breakfast Destination You Can’t Miss
If breakfast is your love language, Sunny Point Cafe in Asheville speaks it fluently. Tucked along Haywood Road, this family-owned gem serves craveable comfort with a vibrant garden twist. Expect a wait, but it moves with coffee in hand and sunshine on the patio, making anticipation part of the fun....
Ice forces trail closures at DuPont State Forest
ASHEVILLE, N.C. (828newsNOW) — All single-track trails at DuPont State Recreational Forest have been closed because of icy conditions following recent winter weather, the N.C. Forest Service said. The closure took effect immediately. Parking lots and gravel roads remain open, but officials warned that significant ice...
Asheville removes barrier for some Accessory Dwelling Unit conversions
ASHEVILLE – People seeking to convert "nonconforming," existing structures like sheds or garages, into an accessory dwelling unit, or ADU, can now skip the previously required visit to the Board of Adjustment. It could ease the path toward new, more affordable units in the city. It would also remove what appears to...
Warrants say woman poisoned family at Thanksgiving dinner, killing daughter: What we know
HENDERSON COUNTY, N.C. (WLOS) — A Henderson County woman is facing multiple first-degree murder charges in a case investigators say spans nearly two decades and involves members of her own family. According to arrest warrants filed in Henderson County District Court, Gudrun Linda Jean Casper-Leinenkugel, 52, is...
Local chef Katie Button participates as contestant in new culinary competition show
ASHEVILLE, N.C. (WLOS) — Local award-winning chef and co-founder of Curate and La Bodega, Katie Button, has announced that she participated as a contestant on a new culinary competition. According to a post on Button's Facebook, she participated as a contestant on America's Culinary Cup, hosted by Padma Lakshmi...
Guy Fieri in Asheville, tropical bar, a chef’s quest to win $1 million
Welcome back to another edition of AVL Bites and Brews! Coming out of the ice storm, I'm more than ready for spring to return. Punxsutawney Phil may or may not come through with a sunny prediction for an early spring on Groundhog Day, Feb. 2. Luckily, there are plenty of places to stay warm while we wait out the...
