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3 weeks ago
Asheville 19-year-old arrested on 25 felony counts in major fraud bust
Masieuh Dewayne Morgan, 19, was arrested by the Asheville Police Department around 12:30 p.m. on Saturday, Jan. 3 off of Long Shoals Road. Morgan was arrested on the basis of 25 open felony warrants, many of which involve fraud.
3 weeks ago
Urban Orchard meets urban forest: Cider company to host Save the Woods fundraiser
Save the Woods, a community-led effort to preserve 45 acres of urban forest around the University of North Carolina Asheville, have organized their latest fundraiser in partnership with Urban Orchard Cider Co.
3 weeks ago
Well pump pulling services from MB HAYNES
MB HAYNES' Plumbing Division now offers professional well pump pulling services — a crucial addition to their lineup that brings expertise, reliability and a deep sense of care to homeowners and businesses relying on well systems.
3 weeks ago
Chickenpox outbreak confirmed at Fairview Elementary
Buncombe County health officials also monitoring an increase in flu and other communicable illnesses
3 weeks ago
More than 1,000 without power in Swannanoa
Duke Energy reports multiple outages with unknown causes across Buncombe County
3 weeks ago
Foggy start gives way to mild, sunny week in Asheville
Forecasters say above-normal temperatures will continue until rain chances increase late week
3 weeks ago
3 new movies to see, stream or skip in January 2026 – 828reviewsNOW
Two Amanda Seyfried movies and a true crime documentary are in the mix for new movies to see, stream or skip this month. Which is which? Find out in our review.
3 weeks ago
Strangeville: The man who kept Saluda NC’s century-old fire burning
A Saluda man inherited responsibility for a family hearth fire locals say was kept alive from the Revolutionary era until 1944.
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.
4 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!
4 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.
4 weeks ago
Rain in forecast could aid firefighters battling WNC wildfires
Lytle Cove fire reaches full containment as crews continue work on Shumont Mountain blaze
4 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
4 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.
