Local
6 hours ago
Town of Black Mountain is a ‘bully,’ says Black Mountain Brewing owner
A conflict has been brewing between the town of Black Mountain and local business Black Mountain Brewing since the Town Building Inspector shut down part of the brew pub over Labor Day weekend. John Richardson, an owner of BMB, spoke with 828newsNOW about the deck closure and finding a potential path forward between Black Mountain and his business.
7 hours ago
I-26 West to close overnight between Exits 37 and 31
Detour set via Long Shoals Road and Hendersonville Road; weather and traffic could alter timing
8 hours ago
Three sentenced in Buncombe County Schools theft case
Incidents involved break-ins at Family Resource Center and Enka High School buses
9 hours ago
Slippery roads expected as snow persists in high elevations near Asheville
Winter Weather Advisory continues across Western North Carolina
9 hours ago
Cold snap brings warm acts of kindness to Asheville area
BeLoved Asheville calls for blankets, warm gear and food to fill boxes as December storms move through
10 hours ago
UPDATE: Missing person Kevin Dwayne Lyles has been found safe
The Asheville Police Department issued a notice today that Kevin Dwayne Lyles, reported missing on Nov. 10, has been safely located.
12 hours ago
NCDOT: Bat Cave roadwork to stretch into 2026-27
Residents face another year or more of restricted access as crews rebuild Helene-damaged routes
15 hours ago
Asheville offers free ‘Calls From Santa’ for young children
Organizers say program provides a special North Pole experience for little ones
16 hours ago
Arrest made in fatal Amboy Road shooting
Police charge 22-year-old with first-degree murder in Asheville’s sixth homicide of 2025
18 hours ago
Wintry mix delays start of classes in some Asheville area schools
See if your school has adjusted start times because of the weather
24 hours ago
5 new movies to see, stream or skip in December 2025 – 828reviewsNOW
The end of the year is almost here, but there are still movies coming out left and right. From animated sequels to Christmas comedies to Netflix dramas, here are five new movies to see, stream or skip this December.
1 day ago
Suspect in deadly stabbing captured in Jackson County
Buncombe County Sheriff's Office says brothers were found with stab wounds in incident near Madison County line
1 day ago
Cold rain for most, snow for some as system moves into WNC
Precipitation begins after midnight, starting as a brief mix before turning to rain and mountain snow
2 days ago
Swannanoa Small Area Plan workshop draws hundreds
Second in-person workshop set for Dec. 8, with online option open to residents unable to attend
2 days ago
Tombstone Tales: Riverside grave with bold confession
ASHEVILLE, N.C. — Riverside Cemetery is known for its monuments, the Southern writers who draw visitors from around the country…
2 days ago
Hikes of WNC: Christmount Loop
The choose-your-own-adventure trails in the woods around the Christmount community of Black Mountain are steep, but their features are charmingly eclectic, making for a dynamic and diverse hiking experience.
3 days ago
East Fork Pottery to invest $2.5M, expand Asheville operations
Investment will double output, sustain 125 existing jobs and support local creative economy
3 days ago
Asheville GreenWorks hosts hard-to-recycle collection Saturday
Rigid Styrofoam, electronics and lawn equipment eligible; plan for extra traffic
3 days ago
Strangeville: What haunts Asheville’s Riverside Cemetery?
Uncover the secrets of Asheville’s Riverside Cemetery, where famous graves, Civil War history and haunting tales converge.
3 days ago
Weaverville Christmas Parade lines up for Saturday celebration
The annual Weaverville Christmas Parade returns for its regularly scheduled December merriment this weekend.
