1+ day, 20+ hour ago   (463+ words) Bridge installation marks another step toward Beacon Park’s planned fall 2026 opening SWANNANOA, N.C. (828newsNOW) — Construction at Beacon Park in Swannanoa is moving forward, with a bridge being installed as part of the park’s future greenway. “It’s been an exciting start to…...

23+ hour, 1+ min ago   (1036+ words) Just off of Highway 19 on the way down to Cherokee, N.C., eagle-eyed drivers might spot the silhouette of Elvis Presley on the side of a small brown building. Inside, visitors will find the Elvis Museum, owned and curated by Dorothy "Dee…...

1+ day, 20+ hour ago   (1205+ words) A proposed Asheville transit redesign would remove S2 service along part of Kenilworth Road, raising concerns among regular riders ASHEVILLE, N.C. (828newsNOW) — For Jonathan Cook, the Asheville bus system is more than a way to get around town. It is how he gets…...

3+ mon, 5+ day ago   (406+ words) Before fall arrives, now is the time to spot moisture, wear and repair issues summer may have left behind. ASHEVILLE, N.C. (828newsNOW) — By late summer, Western North Carolina homes have weathered months of heat, humidity and seasonal storms. August can be one…...

1+ day, 20+ hour ago   (645+ words) NCDOT says the Asheville project remains on track for completion in late 2031 as crews prepare for temporary causeway work in the French Broad River ASHEVILLE, N.C. (828newsNOW) — Construction on the I-26 Connector continues across Asheville, with crews preparing for a major next…...

1+ day, 22+ hour ago   (486+ words) The National Weather Service warned of strong storms in Yancey, Henderson and Transylvania counties ASHEVILLE, N.C. (828newsNOW) — ASHEVILLE, N.C. (828newsNOW) — A severe thunderstorm warning was issued Friday afternoon for parts of Henderson and Polk counties, with forecasters warning of 60 mph wind gusts and…...

2+ day, 3+ hour ago   (653+ words) G5 Trail Collective seeks contractors for Trail C2, a major piece of the planned 42-mile Old Fort Trails Project OLD FORT, N.C. (828newsNOW) — Plans for another major addition to the trail system around Old Fort are moving forward, with the G5 Trail Collective and U.S....

2+ day, 2+ hour ago   (176+ words) ASHEVILLE, N.C. (828newsNOW) — A fiber break affecting Charter landline service is preventing some calls from reaching Buncombe County’s 911 emergency call center, county officials said Friday. All 911 public safety communications lines and equipment remain operational, officials said. Charter wireless customers and customers of…...

2+ day, 3+ hour ago   (428+ words) Temperatures will climb into the low 90s across Asheville, with heat index values near 100 and afternoon thunderstorms possible through Sunday ASHEVILLE, N.C. (828newsNOW) — Hot and muggy weather will stick around across the Asheville area through the weekend, with temperatures climbing into the low…...

2+ day, 17+ hour ago   (457+ words) WOODFIN, N.C. (828newsNOW) — Lucy Crown retired in June 2026 after 20 years working for the government. Two months later, her latest venture is already flourishing. Woodfin Coffee Department, a new coffee shop and café, is now open at 126 Elkwood Ave. in the Lakeshore Drive…...