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Shakeys

32 minutes ago

Everyone ‘made it home safely’: Shakeys shares details after deadly Asheville shooting

The downtown bar says quick action by staff and customers helped prevent injuries during a frightening early morning incident

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Asheville City Hall

2 hours ago

Asheville City Council approves new tax rate after state changes property value rules

The amended rate replaces the one adopted in June and keeps Asheville’s $275.7 million budget balanced

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Open grassy park with tall leafy trees and a clear blue sky; a large stage and event tents are visible in the background.

2 hours ago

Hellbender preview: First look at new Asheville live music venue

This weekend, Hellbender by the Orange Peel, the newest music venue in Asheville, will open its doors to the public for the first time. Check out our sneak-peek.

4 hours ago

Major I-26 closure planned overnight Wednesday near Asheville Regional Airport

NCDOT says westbound traffic will be stopped for several hours during construction operations

Biltmore Village

5 hours ago

Asheville seeks public input on Biltmore Village recovery project after Tropical Storm Helene

Community meeting July 22 will help shape streetscape improvements focused on sidewalks, accessibility and historic preservation

Sen. Thom Tillis, R-N.C., heads to the chamber following a closed-door meeting with fellow Republicans, at the Capitol in Washington, Tuesday, June 2, 2026. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite)

6 hours ago

North Carolina trafficking survivors urge Tillis to oppose Blanche nomination

Letter to the North Carolina senator raises concerns about DOJ independence and the handling of records tied to Jeffrey Epstein

Gov. Josh Stein walks with Velman Chapman outside her new Asheville home Wednesday after Chapman received the keys to the house rebuilt through the Renew NC Single-Family Housing Program.

7 hours ago

Asheville Helene survivor gets new home through Renew NC program

The program helped Velman Chapman rebuild after insurance denied her claim; hundreds more Buncombe County applications remain active

Crowd at an outdoor night concert watching a live band on a blue-lit stage under a canopy.

8 hours ago

Black Mountain Blues Experience announces 2026 lineup

BLACK MOUNTAIN, N.C (828newsNOW) — The blues will return to downtown Black Mountain in September with a three-day music event…

Rain pours alongside a wooden house gutter and curved downspout, with rain streaks and a green, leafy backdrop in the background.

8 hours ago

8 common summer home issues that can lead to costly repairs

What to watch for as heat, humidity and storms put added stress on your home

Front of Buncombe County Administration building with beige brick facade and large windows, trees on right, and a pedestrian walkway in front.

11 hours ago

Buncombe County keeps 2021 property values, sets 61.54-cent tax rate

State law delays the 2026 reappraisal, meaning most homeowners will see last year's property values on this year's tax bills while the county preserves its adopted budget

Evidence markers are placed in the parking lot of a business on North French Broad Avenue in downtown Asheville following an early Wednesday officer-involved shooting.

12 hours ago

Asheville police fatally shoot armed suspect after reports of gunfire downtown

Officers responded to North French Broad Avenue around 2 a.m.; SBI investigating the third officer-involved shooting involving APD this year

Sign at a film festival showing 'Asheville Film Festival' with a bear graphic on a rocky wall backdrop (dimly lit).

1 day ago

Asheville Film Festival announces lineup for second annual short film showcase

The second annual Asheville Film Festival will bring over 60 short films from all over the world to the Asheville Masonic Temple this August.

Close-up headshot of a woman with light skin and red-blond hair, standing against a blue wall (mugshot-style photo).

1 day ago

Marion woman charged with stabbing man while he slept

Tiffany Ann Justice, 40, was charged with felony assault after allegedly attacking a sleeping man with a pocket knife.

Announcement poster for the Craft Catalyst Initiative: a partnership to invest $10 million over three years in vital craft hubs, with Center for Craft and Etsy logos at the bottom

1 day ago

Etsy launches $10M Craft Catalyst Initiative with Asheville as first hub

Western North Carolina organizations receive $100,000 grants as Gov. Josh Stein highlights Helene recovery and the region's $3.1 billion craft economy

1 day ago

Asheville City, Buncombe County schools earn strong marks in new state report cards

Education data shows local districts outperforming North Carolina averages in graduation, reading and student growth

Paved path through a dense green forest with sunlight filtering through leaves and orange traffic cones in the distance.

1 day ago

What Asheville drivers need to know about NC’s new transportation laws

House Bill 1094 lowers the default speed limit on many rural roads, eliminates a school requirement for teen driver's licenses and expands local authority to regulate e-bikes

White sheriff SUV with orange/black graphics reading Buncombe County Sheriff; badge emblem on front door.

2 days ago

Old Mars Hill Highway victim died after being struck by vehicle, officials say

The Buncombe County Sheriff's Office say preliminary autopsy results reveal that a woman found dead along Old Mars Hill Highway was hit and killed by a vehicle.

2 days ago

UNC Asheville unveils conceptual designs for tennis courts, campus upgrades

The University of North Carolina Asheville has released conceptual images for several campus improvement projects, including building renovations, an ADA-accessible library entrance and new on-campus tennis courts.

Man in a light suit raises his right hand to take an oath as another man in a black shirt hands him a book, with an American flag in the background.

2 days ago

Black Mountain Town Council names new member at Monday meeting

Black Mountain Town Council will elect one of 10 applicants to Town Council at a meeting tonight. The chosen candidate will join the Town Council immediately as a full voting member.

Orange diamond traffic sign with bold black text: 'ROAD CLOSED AHEAD' on pavement, close-up poster-style warning.

2 days ago

Beaucatcher Tunnel in Asheville closing overnight for NCDOT inspection

Drivers should use Interstate 240 detour as crews conduct routine tunnel safety inspection

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