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ASHEVILLE, N.C. (828newsNOW) — Asheville city leaders are weighing a difficult question as recovery from Tropical Storm Helene continues: Should limited recovery dollars go toward rebuilding damaged homes or constructing new affordable housing?. That debate took center stage during a City Council agenda briefing Thursday, where council members wrestled...

Pastry panic is real, and North Carolina knows it. Sunrise barely gets a word in before display cases start emptying, cars pull up on quiet Main Streets, and someone starts pretending a box of six is “for everyone.”. Flaky croissants, sticky buns, glazed doughnuts, and old-school cakes have a...

ASHEVILLE, N.C. (WLOS) — Corner Kitchen has been recognized by the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) for its comeback in the wake of Helene. The well-known restaurant, located in Asheville’s Biltmore Village, won the SBA’s 2026 Phoenix Award for Disaster Recovery. The award recognizes the strength and resiliency of a small business in the aftermath of a disaster.

Asheville Parks & Recreation’s Movies in the Park series returns to Pack Square Park on Friday, May 8, with a free outdoor showing of Zootopia 2. The movie is scheduled to begin around 8:25 p.m. in Pack Square Park at 80 Court Plaza in downtown Asheville. Community members are encouraged to bring blankets and lawn chairs and arrive at least 15 minutes before showtime...

This coverage is made possible through a partnership between BPR and Grist, a nonprofit environmental media organization. The Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians Tribal Council on Thursday passed an indefinite moratorium on data centers, following several other counties and municipalities throughout North Carolina that have made similar moves. The alarm...

BREVARD, N.C. (WLOS) — The Buncombe County Board of Commissioners is one of multiple government agencies calling for more accountability from HCA Healthcare, the company that owns Mission Hospital. WLOS. "It’s sincere when I say this is life and death for residents here in our region," said Drew Ball,...

Appalachian State University presented country music star Luke Combs with an honorary degree of music during commencement services Thursday.

ASHEVILLE, N.C. (828newsNOW) — With downtown venues drawing steady crowds and city leaders weighing major investments in entertainment infrastructure, Asheville — a mountain city built on music and art — is once again revisiting plans for a new performing arts facility near the heart of the city.

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 on our 1‑to‑5 fork scale. We aim to help you discover standout dining spots—from casual diners...

Asheville attracts outdoor enthusiasts from around the country; when it comes to epic East Coast adventures, this mountain town is in a league of its own. And we’ve found a secluded campground in North Carolina that’s just a 15-minute drive from downtown Asheville. If you’re someone who values off-the-grid camping and a primitive experience in […]