2 weeks ago in Local, Native Advertising

US 74A in Fairview to close Tuesday for pothole repairs

Road will be closed between Possum Hollow and Middle Fork Road from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.; drivers will be detoured

2 weeks ago in Community, Local

Asheville’s Building Bridges event set for Sept. 23

Community organizations, businesses and residents invited to connect, share resources and learn about local services

2 weeks ago in Local

Bessent heads to the G20 to rally allies on Iran as tariffs strain ties

Asheville hosts G20 finance ministers amid U.S. tariff disputes, Iran tensions and concerns about global economic growth

2 weeks ago in Local, Native Advertising, Outdoors

Fall can wait: Summer heat returns to Asheville

Temperatures are expected to climb into the 90s this week, with heat index values topping 100 degrees in lower elevations

2 weeks ago in Health & Wellness, Local

Measles exposure reported at Asheville hotel, Hendersonville gas station

Anyone at the Holiday Inn Express on Smokey Park Highway Aug. 26 should monitor for symptoms through Sept. 16

2 weeks ago in Local

Asheville, Weaverville to hold 25th anniversary ceremonies for 9/11

As the 25th anniversary of the Sept. 11, 2001, attacks on the World Trade Center approaches, Asheville and Weaverville will host memorial ceremonies to honor lives lost during the tragedy.

2 weeks ago in Local, Politics

2026 Asheville election: Candidates, races and voting guide

Everything Asheville and Buncombe County voters need to know before Nov. 3

2 weeks ago in Local

Mills River’s Veterans Healing Farm selected for national innovation lab

The nonprofit will join organizations from across the country working to strengthen programs and support for veterans

2 weeks ago in Community, Local, Outdoors

Owen Park redesign: Buncombe County seeks public feedback

The county is asking residents to review the final draft plan for the Swannanoa park

2 weeks ago in Community, Crime & Safety, Housing, Local

More than a refuge: Safe Shelter builds community in West Asheville

The nonprofit is helping people move from homelessness to housing while working to change how the community sees the unhoused

2 weeks ago in Community, Local, On The Town, Photo, Politics

G20 protestors take to Merrimon Avenue for climate, community and credit

Dozens of protestors took handmade signs to Merrimon Avenue this afternoon, spreading out in pockets for over a mile and a half. The protestors were rallying against the G20 Finance Track, a summit of global finance leaders at the Omni Grove Park Inn.

2 weeks ago in Business, Community, Lifestyle, Local, Sports

Weaverville indoor pickleball courts set to open by early October

Ballcrank Pickleball Club, a new indoor pickleball facility, is set to open in Weaverville in just a few weeks. The space will host 12 pickleball courts, a pro shop, bathrooms and showers and an outdoor patio, as well as the potential for a restaurant down the line. 

2 weeks ago in Local

Live music coming to Eliada Corn Maze for first time in 2026

The 8-acre maze opens Sept. 26 with tractor rides, corn cannons, food trucks and, for the first time, live music coming to Eliada Corn Maze for first time in 2026

2 weeks ago in Local

Blue Ridge Honor Flight seeks veterans for 20th anniversary flight

Veterans who served from 1941 to 1975 can apply for the Sept. 26 flight from Asheville to Washington, D.C.

2 weeks ago in Sports

828 Scoreboard: Week 2 of high school football

ASHEVILLE, N.C. (828newsNOW) — Week 2 of the high school football season is in the books, with teams across Western…

2 weeks ago in Arts & Culture, Entertainment, Lifestyle, Local

Korean zombies, endless roads and Anthony Bourdain: New movies to see in September 2026

"Spider-Man: Brand New Day" and "The Odyssey" might have defined the summer box office, but there are plenty of hidden movie gems to discover as we head into the fall. Check out our reviews of "Tony," "Colony," "Buddy" and "It Ends."

2 weeks ago in Entertainment, Trending

Nashville’s airport would be renamed for Dolly Parton under Tennessee governor’s proposal

Nashville International Airport would be renamed for Dolly Parton under a proposal announced Friday by Tennessee's governor.

2 weeks ago in Arts & Culture, Community, Local, Music, On The Town

Celebrating Dolly Parton: Memorial events around Western North Carolina

As Western North Carolina continues to mourn the late musician and philanthropist Dolly Parton, several events will be held in her honor around the region.

2 weeks ago in Business, Community, Local, On The Town

No road closures planned for G20 summit, but Grove Park Inn checkpoints in place

The G20 Finance Track meetings will be held in Asheville this weekend. Despite the massive influx of high-profile visitors, no street closures are planned, though Omni Grove Park Inn security will be increased.

2 weeks ago in Local, Politics

Congressman Edwards asks House colleagues not to censure him

Congressman highlights federal funding and recovery efforts for Western North Carolina