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4 hours ago in Asheville History, Business, Community, Local

Biltmore Village restoration project wins approval

Asheville plans to rebuild historic brick sidewalks, replace trees and improve pedestrian safety as Helene recovery continues

4 hours ago in HVAC System & Maintenance Expert, Native Advertising

Is your heating system ready for colder weather? 5 things Asheville homeowners should check now

ASHEVILLE, N.C. (828newsNOW) — Late October in Asheville and Western North Carolina can bring warm afternoons and chilly mornings. With…

6 hours ago in Local

Buncombe County to review winter shelter plans Tuesday

More funding, changing shelter capacity and Swannanoa's recovery plan are on the commissioners' agenda

6 hours ago in Sports

Rasmussen shines as Rays beat Guardians 3-1 in Game 5 to take a 3-2 ALCS lead

Tampa Bay's Jonny DeLuca figured it was going to be a quiet day for the outfielders with Drew Rasmussen on the mound for Game 5 of the AL Championship Series against the Cleveland Guardians.

6 hours ago in Sports

Jordan Love, Green Bay’s defense lead the way in Packers’ 23-13 victory over Cowboys

Jordan Love threw a touchdown pass and scored on a 1-yard keeper and the Packers held Dallas' high-powered offense in check and beat the Cowboys 23-13 in a penalty-filled game Sunday night. Love went 23 of 41 for 276 yards with one interception.

7 hours ago in Entertainment

Box Office: Elizabeth Holmes movie ‘You Can See Everything’ is now a hit in theaters too

North American movie theaters were flooded with new films this weekend, including a video game reboot, a big budget survival thriller and a Jane Austen adaptation.

7 hours ago in Crime & Safety, Local, Native Advertising

Buncombe County deputy injured in I-26 crash

The deputy was helping protect construction workers near Airport Road when another vehicle struck his patrol vehicle Sunday night

7 hours ago in Local, Outdoors

Buncombe County bear-feeding ban takes effect

New restrictions give state wildlife officers enforcement authority as a public hearing approaches

Vice President JD Vance speaks at a midterm campaign rally at the LevelUp Training Complex in Monroe, Mich., Thursday, Oct. 15, 2026. (Daniel Heuer/Pool Photo via AP)

8 hours ago in Local, Politics

JD Vance to hold campaign rally in Hendersonville Monday

Vice president's visit comes as Republicans fight to keep Western North Carolina's 11th Congressional District seat

An overgrown property along Swannanoa River Road in Asheville is part of the site proposed for a 524-unit apartment development. The project has raised concerns among city design reviewers about flooding and emergency evacuation routes.

1 day ago in Housing, Local

Asheville’s 524-unit apartment plan raises flood safety concerns

A proposed development along Swannanoa River Road faces questions about emergency exits, flooding and traffic

1 day ago in Local, Sports

Asheville Tourists’ Brian DeWine wins national MiLB award

DeWine's honor follows a $40 million ballpark renovation and record attendance in 2026

The intersection of Eagle and Market streets in downtown Asheville is among the areas slated for improvements. Asheville City Council has approved $175,000 to help downtown businesses affected by construction on several city streets.

1 day ago in Business, Local

Asheville approves $175K to help downtown businesses

Funding aims to keep customers coming during construction on Lexington, Coxe, Eagle and Market streets

2 days ago in Local, Outdoors

First snow falls in NC mountains as freeze warning looms

Mount Mitchell sees snow as temperatures plunge across Western North Carolina

The intersection of Biltmore Avenue and John Walker Avenue in Asheville, near the site of a proposed 112-unit affordable apartment development. Asheville City Council authorized financing for the project Oct. 13, with construction expected to begin in December 2026.

2 days ago in Community, Housing, Local

Asheville advances 135 affordable homes, $6M housing aid plan

City Council backs new housing developments and homelessness prevention efforts, but relief could take months or years

Construction continues on the future Interstate 26 Connector near Broadway in Asheville, as seen from Riverside Cemetery. The project remains on schedule, with additional lane closures and rolling roadblocks planned for Oct. 18-22, 2026.

2 days ago in Local, Native Advertising

I-26 Connector update: Lane closures, detours ahead

NCDOT plans overnight closures on I-40, rolling roadblocks on I-240 and daytime work on Riverside Drive

The weathered gravestone of Scottish botanist John Lyon stands at Riverside Cemetery in Asheville. Lyon died in 1814, and historical accounts say his remains were moved twice before reaching Riverside Cemetery.

2 days ago in Asheville History, Local, Outdoors

Tombstone Tales: The Asheville grave that moved twice

Scottish botanist John Lyon traveled the Appalachian wilderness collecting plants. His journey didn't end with his death in 1814.

3 days ago in Local, Sports

828 Scoreboard: Week 9 of high school football

Western North Carolina high school football scores from Oct. 16

3 days ago in Sports

NCAA sues Ohio governor over his executive order allowing schools to ignore new eligibility rule

The NCAA sued the governor of Ohio on Friday, accusing him of trying to give college athletes in his state a "hall pass" to circumvent a rule that denies players...

3 days ago in Lifestyle, Trending

Pope speaks with Putin, denouncing recent attacks as he shows recovery from lung surgery progressing

Pope Leo XIV gave strong indications Friday that he was recovering well from lung cancer surgery and was very much in charge of running the Catholic...

3 days ago in Sports

Guardians to open with Shawn Armstrong; Rays start Nick Martinez in ALCS Game 4

Shawn Armstrong will be the opener for Cleveland and Tampa Bay will start Nick Martinez in Game 4 of the AL Championship Series...

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7 hours ago in Entertainment

Box Office: Elizabeth Holmes movie ‘You Can See Everything’ is now a hit in theaters too

North American movie theaters were flooded with new films this weekend, including a video game reboot, a big budget survival thriller and a Jane Austen adaptation.

3 days ago in Lifestyle, Trending

Pope speaks with Putin, denouncing recent attacks as he shows recovery from lung surgery progressing

Pope Leo XIV gave strong indications Friday that he was recovering well from lung cancer surgery and was very much in charge of running the Catholic...

3 days ago in Entertainment, Lifestyle

Georgia amusement park to reopen as scheduled days after roller coaster death

Six Flags Over Georgia is set to open its gates Friday for the first time since a man fell to his death from one of the amusement park's towering...

3 days ago in Entertainment

Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs moved to a new prison after reports of a luxury lifestyle behind bars

Sean "Diddy" Combs has been moved to a federal prison in Pennsylvania after reports that the hip-hop mogul was living the high life and was injured in...

4 days ago in Entertainment, Trending

Al Pacino to get lifetime achievement award from the Screen Actors Guild

Al Pacino has been named the next recipient of the SAG-AFTRA Life Achievement Award. The 86-year-old star of "Dog Day Afternoon," "Scent of a Woman" and a trilogy of "Godfather" films is the 62nd actor to receive the highest honor handed out by the Screen Actors Guild -American Federation of Television and Radio Artists.