Questions remain about new structure for Asheville’s boards and commissions
Before Tropical Storm Helene, the City of Asheville had 13 active advisory boards and commissions. Members provided their expertise on a number of issues, helping shape city policies on the topics they advised. Now, city staff is making the rounds to present a new Helene Recovery Boards structure. The initiative...
A Couple Lost Their Home in Hurricane Flooding. Then, They Discovered Their Wedding Photo...
Stephen Todd said he's "thankful" to still have the precious wedding memory
Work continues on Veterans Village in Asheville
Along with the Appalachia Service Project and 364 Connect, The Home Depot Foundation volunteers teamed up for a large-scale renovation effort on Sept. 30 at Asheville Buncombe Community Christian Ministries’ local Veterans Village.
Man pleads guilty in charges related to deadly Asheville shooting
A man was sentenced to prison Wednesday after pleading guilty to charges connected to a fatal shooting that took place in 2024.
Plans submitted for new, larger Ingles store in Swannanoa
SWANNANOA, N.C. (WLOS) — Ingles Markets has submitted an application to build a new, larger store in Swannanoa after the town's previous location was decimated by floodwaters. This comes one year after Hurricane Helene, which caused the Swannanoa River to flood the now-former Ingles off US-70, as well as...
As growth continues in Weaverville, town may hit limit on accepting property into town...
The former mayor of Weaverville is behind a potential 107-acre development consisting of homes, apartments or condos and commercial businesses proposed for a tract that’s now open fields and farmland. Specific plans for the development have not yet been unveiled, however, an LLC called WeaverVegas has submitted an...
NC awards $1.1M to cut diesel emissions
ASHEVILLE, N.C. (828newsNOW) — The North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality has awarded more than $1.1 million in grants for projects designed to cut air pollution from diesel-powered vehicles and equipment. The Division of Air Quality announced $1.14 million in Mobile Source Emissions Reduction grants this...
Fork & Dagger: La Rumba delivers a coastal Mexican experience
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...
New bridge installed over I-26 during widening project in Buncombe Co.
BUNCOMBE COUNTY, S.C. (FOX Carolina) - The North Carolina Department of Transportation reports a new permanent bridge has been installed on the Blue Ridge Parkway over I-26. The NCDOT said the bridge will allow for the removal of the old bridge and the completion of the widening of the interstate underneath. A new...
Imagining Asheville in 2050: What would a more resilient city look like?
Imagine this: A storm is coming. It’s not predicted to cause any major outages, but you’ve been surprised before and you’re not keen to be surprised again. You’re the emergency response manager for your neighborhood resilience hub, so it’s your responsibility to make sure everybody in the neighborhood has a safe...
