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Bottles of Oak & Grist Distilling Co. spirits sit on a shelf at a local retailer. The Black Mountain distillery says it is working to address changes required by town officials related to whiskey barrel storage.

7 days ago

Oak & Grist fights to stay open after Black Mountain town order

Town gives distillery 90 days to make changes; company says restrictions could threaten its future

NOAA’s Geostationary Operational Environmental Satellites (GOES)–R Series is the Western Hemisphere’s most sophisticated weather-observing and environmental-monitoring system.

7 days ago

GOES-19 outage: How it affected Asheville weather forecasts

A rare NOAA satellite disruption temporarily reduced real-time weather imagery, but Asheville-area forecasters continued tracking storms using radar and other tools

A Flock automated license plate reader camera is seen at the entrance/exit of Deaverview Apartments in Asheville.

7 days ago

New NC law allows license plate readers on state highways

The state budget makes the automated license plate reader program permanent, allowing law enforcement agencies to install cameras on state-maintained roads, including major routes across Asheville area

Map of western North Carolina and upstate South Carolina with storm activity and yellow circles highlighting areas of interest for this afternoon’s severe storms.

1 week ago

Severe thunderstorm warning issued for Asheville, Buncombe County

National Weather Service says storm near Fairview could bring damaging winds, nickel-sized hail and downed trees until 3:15 p.m.

Gov. Josh Stein

1 week ago

NC reaches $1 billion milestone for Helene water infrastructure recovery

Gov. Josh Stein announces Burnsville funding as state says 98% of damaged water systems have been restored, but $758 million in needs remain

Police cars with flashing blue lights at a taped-off intersection, officers talking near the curb under a 'Short Coxe Ave' sign.

1 week ago

2 dead, 7 injured in Asheville shooting

APD says detectives are investigating a double homicide after an early Sunday morning shooting on Biltmore Avenue near Short Coxe Avenue

Shop display of handmade craft items: framed photos, jewelry, trinkets, and small boxes arranged on shelves with price tags and baskets beneath.

1 week ago

ReMix It launches youth photography contest in Asheville

Local kids ages 9-17 are invited to participate in Found It!, a youth photography contest organized by ReMix It, a West Asheville art supply store.

Pile of fresh green lettuce leaves arranged on a white plate, ready for salad.

1 week ago

307 Cyclospora cases reported in NC as health officials focus on fresh produce

Parsley, cilantro and lettuce are the most commonly reported foods among patients, though no single source has been confirmed

North Carolina regulators have released a statewide schedule of public hearings as they review Duke Energy’s request to raise electricity rates for customers across the state beginning in 2027.

1 week ago

NC attorney general fights Duke Energy Progress rate hike

Jeff Jackson urges state regulators to reject most of the proposed 15% increase, arguing families and businesses would otherwise pay nearly $1 billion more over two years

Traffic moves through the newly opened four-lane westbound section of Interstate 26 near the Brevard Road exit on Friday, marking a major milestone in the N.C. Department of Transportation's I-26 widening project.

1 week ago

Major milestone: I-26 West now open in final 4-lane configuration

NCDOT says all westbound lanes are now open from U.S. 64 to Brevard Road, but construction and overnight lane closures will continue through the end of the year

Brick school building with Buncombe County Schools sign and circular logo against a clear blue sky

1 week ago

Buncombe County Social Work launches school supply drive for students in foster care

Buncombe County Social Work has launched a school supplies donation drive for Western North Carolina students in the foster care system, including over 300 kids in Buncombe County. The drive will run through the end of the month.

Traffic moves through the I-26 Connector construction zone in Asheville as crews continue preparing the corridor for upcoming bridge work, utility relocations and other major improvements.

1 week ago

I-26 Connector: NCDOT prepares for Westgate ramp closure, Haywood Road bridge work

The long-term project aims to separate interstate traffic from local roads while improving safety and congestion along the Asheville corridor

Red fire trucks and emergency vehicles line a city street on a sunny day with green trees and traffic lights overhead

1 week ago

Crash on New Leicester Highway backs up traffic

The crash happened around 11 a.m. near Old County Home Road

North Carolina State Bureau of Investigation agents process the scene of an officer-involved shooting on North French Broad Avenue in downtown Asheville early Wednesday.

1 week ago

SBI identifies man killed by Asheville police after downtown shooting

Arturo Castillo Palomar of Saluda was fatally shot by officers after police responded to reports of gunfire in a parking lot outside Shakeys

Black Mountain Police Chief Steve Parker says his headquarters is cramped and obsolete, but Mayor C. Michael Sobol isn't convinced it needs to be replaced.

1 week ago

Black Mountain Police Department named North Carolina’s 2026 Law Enforcement Agency of the Year

The statewide award recognizes the department’s innovative programs, professionalism and efforts to build community trust

Smartphone displaying a news app with a headline about property taxes on a wooden table surface

1 week ago

New 828newsNOW app launches with updated design, bookmarking, search, weather

The redesigned mobile app makes it easier to follow Asheville and Western North Carolina news with saved stories, improved search, weather and breaking news alerts.

Low-angle view of a brick building with a large digital marquee showing the word 'WORLD' and glass panels against a blue sky with trees nearby.

2 weeks ago

Wortham Center announces 2026-27 performing arts season in Asheville

The Wortham Center for the Performing Arts has announced all the dance, theater and stand-up comedy coming to the downtown performance venue in the 2026-27 season.

Close-up of dirt-streaked work gloves holding a pink candy wrapped in clear plastic.

2 weeks ago

Asheville health officials advise Candler animal rescue visitors to seek rabies evaluation

Local health officials have advised anyone who has visited Alleyoop Wildlife Rescue and Rehabilitation, an Asheville-area animal rescue, within the past six months to seek a rabies risk assessment.

Sunset Thursday near Alexander.

2 weeks ago

That cool break was short-lived: Asheville’s heat returns this week

Asheville will see highs near 90 degrees, with afternoon thunderstorms possible Friday through Sunday

A fresh salad made with raw fruits and vegetables. Health officials are urging residents to wash produce thoroughly and consider cooking it when possible as North Carolina tracks a rise in cyclosporiasis cases, including four confirmed cases in Buncombe County.

2 weeks ago

4 cases of cyclosporiasis confirmed in Buncombe County

State health officials are investigating more than 300 cases as they urge caution with fresh produce

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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

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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.

6 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.