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1 hour ago in Local, On The Town
I-26 Connector: Westgate ramp in Asheville to close permanently on Sunday
The North Carolina Department of Transportation has announced that the flyover ramp connecting Patton Avenue to Westgate Parkway will permanently close on Sunday, Aug. 2 to make way for the Interstate 26 Connector project.
2 hours ago in National, Trending
Savannah Guthrie makes an emotional plea to her mother’s kidnappers
"Today" show host Savannah Guthrie says in a new video that her family is living an unending nightmare nearly six months after her mother's disappearance and pleads with her kidnappers: "Tell us where to look for her."
4 hours ago in Crime & Safety, Local
Asheville man arrested after 8 break-ins at same downtown business
Nicholas Jones Crowder, 35, was arrested in connection with eight separate break-ins and larcenies at a business in the South Slope district of downtown Asheville.
6 hours ago in Local
Traffic Alert: Truck fire closes two lanes of I-40 West near Old Fort
Crash involving a truck pulling a trailer shuts down right two lanes near Exit 73 in McDowell County, causing delays
6 hours ago in Crime & Safety, Local
Convicted felon charged after traffic stop uncovers gun, fake license plate
Justin Bradley Johnson, 38, from Nebo, N.C., was charged with felony possession of a firearm by a felon after a traffic stop last weekend.
6 hours ago in Local
Swannanoa Post Office replacement gets funding, 10-year lease commitment
The Postal Service has signed a 10-year non-cancelable lease and confirmed funding, but a construction timeline has not been set
8 hours ago in Business, Local
Asheville Mall rezoning heads to City Council amid debate over Tunnel Road’s future
Planning staff recommends denying the request as council members question whether changing the zoning would derail years of redevelopment planning
8 hours ago in Sports
Tadej Pogacar confirms status as a cycling great with record-equaling fifth Tour de France title
Tadej Pogacar confirmed his status as one of cycling's all-time greats after winning a record-equaling fifth Tour de France title in emphatic style. Daring mountain attacks from deep, multiple stage wins and an ice-cool temperament all helped the 27-year-old Slovenian seal his victory on Sunday.
8 hours ago in Health & Wellness, Local, Native Advertising
Self-care at every age: Creating a healthier retirement lifestyle in Asheville
Self-care can take on new meaning in retirement. At Givens Gerber Park, older adults can shape an independent lifestyle supported by connection, convenience and opportunities to stay engaged.
8 hours ago in Entertainment, Trending
‘The Odyssey’ earns $87M in its second weekend, Christopher Nolan’s best second weekend yet
"The Odyssey" continued to exert a mighty hold on moviegoers in its second weekend in North American theaters, with $87 million in ticket sales, according to studio estimates Sunday.
9 hours ago in National
Traffic to start flowing Monday across new bridge between Canada and US
Traffic is set to start flowing Monday across a new bridge over the Detroit River that will serve as a critical route for trade, jobs and tourism between Canada and the U.S.
9 hours ago in World
France says monster fire that forced 220,000 people to flee has stopped growing
Fire crews and planes wrestled Monday to bring a monster wildfire under control in southwest France before a forecast jump in temperatures complicates the massive firefighting effort against a blaze that has burned an area four times the size of Paris.
10 hours ago in Crime & Safety, Local
Man charged in shooting police say led to deadly Biltmore Avenue attack
Authorities say the Maple Crest Apartments shooting triggered the retaliation that left two people dead and seven wounded
11 hours ago in Local, Native Advertising, Outdoors
Forecasters watching Tuesday’s storm threat across Asheville, WNC
National Weather Service Weather says forecast uncertainty remains, but any storms that develop could produce damaging winds, large hail and dangerous lightning
1 day 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.
1 day 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
1 day 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
