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Yellow police tape reading 'POLICE LINE DO NOT CROSS' stretched across dry grass in an outdoor area, signaling a restricted scene.

15 hours ago

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.

Wax models for custom-designed jewelry are displayed at D.C. Creasman Jewelers. The detailed molds allow customers to preview the design and ensure every element is just right before the piece is cast in precious metal.

16 hours ago

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

A proposed Asheville ordinance would expand the city's definition of litter to include certain nuisance vehicles that pose sanitation or public health hazards.

20 hours ago

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

2 days ago

NC absentee ballot rules: What Buncombe County voters should know

Proposed changes haven't been adopted, and election officials say current rules still apply

Green street sign reading "S French Broad Ave" with trees and power lines in the background.

2 days ago

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

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

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2 days ago

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.

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3 days ago

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.

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3 days ago

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

Green street signs for Hi-Alta Ave and Deerview Rd mounted on a wooden utility pole among trees and power lines.

3 days ago

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.

Female police officer in uniform speaks at a press conference, with microphones in front and a blue backdrop dotted with Asheville Police Department patches.

3 days ago

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

Asheville police officers and forensic investigators process the scene of a deadly shooting along Biltmore Avenue and Short Coxe Avenue early Sunday morning.

3 days ago

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.

Busy multi-lane freeway scene with a white van in the foreground and numerous cars ahead under an overcast sky. Signage visible in the distance.

3 days ago

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

Flooding off Old Leicester Highway in the Juno area.

3 days ago

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

Close-up of a blue motorcycle front fender with decorative pinstripes, chrome forks, and a perforated brake disc.

4 days ago

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.

Three Oak Grist single malt whiskeys on a store shelf, labels show Descendent and Original variants.

4 days ago

Black Mountain details years-long fire code dispute with Oak & Grist

Town says discussions began in 2023; distillery owner says expansion talks were unrelated to current enforcement action

White car partially submerged in floodwaters with heavy rainfall and distant storage containers in the background; scene of severe flooding and rising water levels.

4 days ago

Flash Flood Warning issued for Asheville as Merrimon Avenue floods, stranded vehicles reported

The National Weather Service warns of life-threatening flash flooding in central Buncombe County after 2 to 3 inches of rain fell, with more heavy rain expected through midnight

Assorted sushi platter with nigiri (salmon, tuna, white fish) and cucumber–avocado maki rolls, wasabi on the side.

4 days ago

Fork & Dagger: Hidden South Asheville gem earns 5-fork rating

Fresh sashimi, inventive rolls and colorful décor make Asheville Sushi & Hibachi worth a visit

Raymond Steven Young

4 days ago

Asheville police arrest man accused in string of naked break-in attempts

Detectives say 68-year-old faces attempted burglary, indecent exposure and secret peeping charges after months of incidents in the Deer Lake Drive neighborhood

Flash Flood Warning poster with safety tips and a map of flood-prone areas around Fontana Village and Lake Santeetlah in North Carolina/or nearby region.

4 days ago

Flash Flood Warning issued in WNC; Asheville remains under Flood Watch

Heavy rain has already produced flooding in parts of the mountains, with additional downpours expected through Friday

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4 days ago in Entertainment

Things to do in Asheville and WNC: July 24-26

Green luna moth resting with wings spread on a rough brown wall surface, showing its lime-green color and central pattern.

Moth Night, Hillbilly Jam, Love Shine Play Festival, “RENT,” Bacon, Beer, Blues, Bourbon Fest and lakefront birding are among July 24-26 events across WNC.

5 days ago in Entertainment, Music

Madonna, BTS and more World Cup halftime performers see jump in song streams, Justin Bieber up 110%

It was the 11-minute performance heard around the world. Madonna, Justin Bieber, BTS and Shakira each brought abridged hits to the World Cup's first halftime show in a whirlwind performance Sunday just outside New York. And it has resulted in some noteworthy streaming bumps.

5 days ago in Entertainment

Kaylee Hottle, deaf ‘Godzilla’ actor, killed in car crash at 18

Kaylee Hottle, a deaf actor best known for her starring role in two "Godzilla" films, died in a car crash in Maryland early Tuesday morning, the Frederick County Sheriff's Office said. She was 18.

5 days ago in Trending, World

Louvre reopens Apollo Gallery after a brazen heist, but no jewels are on display

The Louvre's Apollo gallery on Wednesday reopened to the public for the first time since 88 million euros ($102 million) worth of crown jewels were stolen in a dramatic daytime heist.

5 days ago in Arts & Culture, Community, Entertainment, Food & Drink, Lifestyle, Local, Music, Outdoors

Inside the concert experience at Hellbender, Asheville’s new outdoor music venue

Outdoor music festival crowd facing a lit stage at dusk, with orange sunset clouds in the sky and bright stage lights.

Hellbender by the Orange Peel is officially open to the public. Before seeing a show at the new outdoor venue, read about what to expect from the shuttles, the sound and more.