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15 hours ago in Community, Crime & Safety, Local
Timeline: Asheville shootings in 2026
Has Asheville gun violence increased in recent weeks? Following a string of shootings in the Asheville area, 828newsNOW looks back at a timeline of gun-related incidents in 2026.
15 hours ago in Ask The Expert, Custom Jewelry & Care Expert, Local
Thinking about custom jewelry? Here’s what you need to know
The experts at D.C. Creasman Jewelers answer common questions about designing engagement rings, anniversary gifts and heirloom jewelry
19 hours ago in Local
Asheville targets junk vehicles with proposed nuisance ordinance
Planning committee recommends expanding the city's litter law to cover abandoned, trash-filled vehicles that create public health and safety hazards before the measure heads to City Council
NC absentee ballot rules: What Buncombe County voters should know
Proposed changes haven't been adopted, and election officials say current rules still apply
2 days ago in Crime & Safety, Local
Teenager robbed and wounded in Friday night Asheville shooting
The Asheville Police Department named Elijah William Poore, 18, as the primary suspect in a Friday night shooting that left an Asheville teenager with a gunshot wound.
2 days ago in Local
Asheville wants better bus service, but funding is a challenge
The Asheville bus system overhaul would shift resources toward higher ridership routes, adding 15-minute service in some areas while cutting coverage elsewhere
2 days ago in Asheville History, Local
Tombstone Tales: The Reems Creek pitcher who played one game in the Major Leagues
Richard "Rome" Chambers became the first known Western North Carolina native to play Major League Baseball before returning home to Buncombe County, where he died just one day before his 27th birthday.
2 days ago in Sports
LeBron James is heading to the Philadelphia 76ers, saying it will be his ‘last decision’
LeBron James' first "final" decision was that he would retire. Weeks of deep reflection led him to change his mind, however, with all the familiar options in front of him to extend his career; a third trip with Cleveland, a second stop in Miami, maybe even stay in California for a high-profile union in Golden State. Nope — to all of those teams.
2 days ago in Sports
Former Cowboys QB Tony Romo arrested on suspicion of operating a vehicle while under the influence
CBS NFL analyst and former Dallas Cowboys quarterback Tony Romo has been arrested on suspicion of operating a vehicle while under the influence.
2 days ago in National
Outbreak of diarrhea-causing parasite linked to 4 more states
Federal health officials on Friday expanded the scope of their investigation into an outbreak of a diarrhea-causing parasite to four additional states, broadening the size of the largest U.S. outbreak of cyclospora.
3 days ago in Crime & Safety, Local
Hendersonville man charged with animal cruelty after 26 dogs found neglected
Timothy Hefner, 68, was charged with 26 counts of misdemeanor animal cruelty after 26 dogs were found in inhumane conditions in the Dana neighborhood in Hendersonville.
3 days ago in Crime & Safety, Local
Up to $5,000 reward offered in deadly Asheville shooting
National nonprofit Youth Peace & Justice Foundation hopes larger reward will generate new leads in the July 19 shooting that killed two people and injured several others
3 days ago in Crime & Safety, Local
Man stabbed, pepper sprayed over bicycle dispute in West Asheville
The Asheville Police Department responded to a non-lethal stabbing in West Asheville last night. The victim said the attack was related to a loaned bicycle.
3 days ago in Crime & Safety, Local
Asheville police: Deadly Biltmore Avenue shooting was retaliation for July shooting
APD says two groups known to each other are behind ongoing cycle of violence
3 days ago in Lifestyle
Biking to work: Tips to get started, stay safe and look presentable when you arrive
If you've considered bike commuting but assumed you needed expensive gear and to be in excellent physical shape, or worried about arriving at work disheveled or smelly, there are ways to overcome those hurdles.
3 days ago in National
There are already more US measles cases this year than in all of 2025
The number of measles cases in the U.S. has surpassed the record-breaking tally for all of 2025, with five more months of 2026 still to come.
3 days ago in Crime & Safety, Local
Asheville police believe Biltmore Avenue shooting was ‘targeted attack’
The Asheville Police Department has provided an update on the July 19 shooting on Biltmore Avenue.
3 days ago in Local, Native Advertising
I-26 Connector: Traffic shift planned ahead of Westgate interchange closure
Drivers should expect changing traffic patterns as crews prepare for the next phase of the major Asheville interstate project
3 days ago in Local, Native Advertising, Outdoors
Asheville breaks 118-year rainfall record as flooding threat continues Friday
The National Weather Service says another 1 to 3 inches of rain is expected through Friday night after Thursday's storms flooded roads and stranded vehicles in Buncombe County
4 days ago in Crime & Safety, Local
Man injured in I-40 motorcycle crash succumbs to injuries
Robert Franklin Owen III, 49, has passed away after an interstate motorcycle accident earlier this month left the rider seriously injured.
