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3 weeks ago
Hikes of WNC: Strawberry Gap Trail
Strawberry Gap Trail, located just over the mountain from Hickory Nut Gap Farm, is a steep climb filled with unique natural structures and a couple terrific views.
3 weeks ago
Fletcher family welcomes AdventHealth’s first baby of 2026
New Year’s Day birth holds special meaning for family
3 weeks ago
Two wildfires near Asheville contained; no injuries or damage reported
Crews secure blazes in Lytle Cove and Rutherford County as rain moves into the region
3 weeks ago
Tombstone Tales: Mystery beneath Biltmore Stone Cutters Monument
At Asheville’s Riverside Cemetery, a Biltmore-linked stonecutters memorial reveals a deeper story of labor, loss and unanswered questions.
3 weeks ago
828newsNOW Wrapped: A look back at the news of 2025
As we wrap up our first full calendar year of 828newsNOW, we wanted to take a look back at the stories that mattered to our community most in 2025. From all of us on the 828newsNOW team, thank you for reading, sharing and supporting our local journalism. Here's to continuing to tell your stories in 2026!
3 weeks ago
5 signs you’ve found the right general contractor
Hunter Ward, the Builders Association of the Blue Ridge Mountains’ 2025 Builder of the Year, explains how homeowners can evaluate general contractors before beginning a project.
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Rain in forecast could aid firefighters battling WNC wildfires
Lytle Cove fire reaches full containment as crews continue work on Shumont Mountain blaze
3 weeks ago
Rapid weather changes make emergency alerts vital in WNC
Buncombe, Asheville, Black Mountain and other areas provide free text, email and phone notifications about severe weather, road closures and more
3 weeks ago
Wildfire near Swannanoa 70 percent contained
Crews report 4.5 acres burned off Lytle Cove Road; no structures threatened
4 weeks ago
Why your body needs more heat in a winter yoga practice
Heated yoga offers a purposeful way to introduce warmth into the body. Heated classes create an environment that supports movement, circulation and recovery during colder months.
4 weeks ago
Things to do in Asheville & WNC: Jan. 2-4
The new year has arrived, and with it, another list of things to do in the Asheville area this weekend. Read our guide and discover ways to spend the first weekend of 2026.
4 weeks ago
Woods fire burns in Shumont area of Rutherford County
Blaze burning near Bald Mountain Road is more than 50% contained; no homes threatened
4 weeks ago
Marshall family welcomes first baby of new year at Mission Hospital
Jonah Thomas Roberts born at 3:46 a.m., hospital officials say
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From Pope Francis to Charlie Kirk, many deaths in 2025 had a wide impact
Flack, Osbourne and Giuffre’s deaths resonated beyond their immediate circles, sparking conversations about art, activism and social justice
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828newsNOW reflects on the features, series that anchored the year’s coverage
Legends, local history and food took center stage in 2025
4 weeks ago
Strong winds to sweep mountain ridges overnight
Gusts up to 55 mph expected overnight in Buncombe, Mitchell and Yancey counties
4 weeks ago
Breezy New Year’s Eve brings elevated fire risk to Asheville area
North Carolina Forest Service discourages outdoor burning amid New Year’s weather
4 weeks ago
Mission Health limits visitors as flu cases surge in Asheville area
Hospitals restrict visits to protect vulnerable patients amid increasing influenza activity
4 weeks ago
Echo Mountain Recording to reopen under new leadership in 2026
After previously sharing they would close their doors at the end of 2025, Echo Mountain Recording has announced its echo hasn't died out after all. The Asheville-based recording company will reopen their Church studio space on Feb. 1, 2026.
