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New 114-unit apartment proposed for Arden; 35% of units for 'workforce housing'
A new housing complex has been proposed for Arden, with over a third of the units to be designated for "workforce housing," the developer has said. The development would be made up entirely of studios and one-bedroom apartments. The new development, called "Altitude," will be located off of Clayton Road...
Video adds more detail to fight at anarchist seminar
ASHEVILLE, N.C. (828newsNOW) — A video circulating on social media shows a little more of what happened when a fight broke out at a seminar at West Asheville Library last weekend. A video posted on Facebook and Instagram shows part of the events leading up to the fight and...
Asheville Police Department seeks to identify person of interest
Asheville police are asking for the public’s help in identifying a person of interest from an assault that occurred at the West Asheville Library on Saturday in which three people were injured. APD detectives are seeking to identify a person of interest from an assault that occurred at the...
Traffic Alert: More downtown Patton Avenue closures ahead
ASHEVILLE, N.C. (828newsNOW) — The ongoing Carter-Ann-Patton stormwater project in downtown Asheville will be continuing with more overnight closures scheduled for Patton Avenue. A press release from the city says closures are scheduled to take place on the nights of July 9 – 11 from 7 p.m. to 7...
La Pantera 97.3 FM brings new beat to Asheville radio scene
ASHEVILLE, N.C. (828newsNOW) — Music … it’s all around us. But something has been missing from the Asheville music scene. That will change Wednesday morning, when Asheville Media Group launches the city’s newest radio station: La Pantera 97.3 FM. Why a Regional Mexican radio station?. “We...
Possibility of Mission nurses’ strike rises as labor contract expires
Mission Hospital and the Mission Nurses United union didn’t reach a deal on a new labor deal by midnight July 3, the expiration date for the current contract, increasing the possibility of a strike. Nurses told Asheville Watchdog that they and the hospital remain far apart on key issues,...
Asheville's draft 10-year parks plan prioritizes more pickleball, pools and new parks
ASHEVILLE - Parks and Recreation recently released a draft of its 10-year plan, offering a first look at where the city might focus attention, and money, in coming years. Top of the list, among Phase 1 project priorities, are two new major facilities — a pickleball complex, with eight to 10 courts; and an aquatic facility — plus reinvesting in six system parks and two community centers, new trails and "following through" on the development of a recently acquired property on Sweeten Creek Road.
Asheville Food Bites: How to get Neng Jr.'s to-go, more new menus, events, projects
ASHEVILLE - Neng Jr.'s offers special carryout service and hosts culinary event; Luminosa launches lunch service with original menu; Regina's extends hours and announces Italian garden harvest soiree; and Asheville restaurants launch fundraiser to provide mental health resources and counseling to industry workers. Neng's Bar & Grille and "Flavorama" event.
Gateway Park along French Broad to fill in another missing greenway link
A new public park is being developed by RiverLink to serve cyclists, runners and pedestrians along the French Broad River near Montford. The new Gateway Park will be constructed on a two-acre tract along Riverside Drive north of the Pearson Bridge. With meandering pathways and native plantings, arched gateways at both entrances and a carousel-inspired pavilion, the new park will resurrect a smaller version of the historic Riverside Park found at this location in the early 20th century.
Calling all stuffed animal friends for a library sleepover
Fluffy friends are in for a night of fun at the Stuffed Animal Sleepover at the Oakley Library in South Asheville on Friday, July 12. Stuffed animals are invited to spend the night at the library. During the sleepover, the stuffed animals will play games together, listen to stories, and stay up extra late. Each stuffed animal will receive a certificate to show their participation and a photo from the sleepover to share with each child.
One dead, three injured following Asheville shooting
One person is dead and three others injured following a June 24 shooting at an apartment complex on Livingston Street in Asheville, according to the Asheville Police Department. This is the fifth homicide in Asheville this year. The homicide victim is Ashley Ryan Waddell, 40. Two others suffered gunshot wounds,...
Two armed robberies reported in Carrier Park
Detectives with the Asheville Police Department are investigating two separate armed robberies of women at gun point by a group of three young males, potentially juveniles, in Carrier Park on Amboy Road. The first incident occurred June 18 at 8:53 p.m. The victim told officers a group of males started...
Help Asheville Bears closes after spending $2 million calling attention to injured animals
Help Asheville Bears has shut down after four and a half years of calling attention to injured bears, targeting poachers and spending $2.3 million. The grassroots nonprofit grew out of one family’s crusade following the 2019 discovery of a bear they’d named Peaches that was suddenly missing a limb.
Asheville synagogue leader speaks out on library assault, community unrest
ASHEVILLE, N.C. (WLOS) — A leader from one of Asheville's synagogues is speaking out for the first time since the assault at West Asheville Library on Saturday, June 29. Rochelle Reich, executive director at Congregation Beth Israel, sat down with News 13's Justin Berger for the second time in less than 30 days.
Tourists Hit Three Homers but Fall 12-7
Asheville — (WLOS) The Asheville Tourists dropped Tuesday night’s contest to the Greenville Drive by a final score of 12-7. Asheville received Home Runs from Anthony Sherwin, Logan Cerny, and Ryan Johnson; however, Greenville hit three Homers of their own and pulled away late. The Tourists starting pitcher,...
Dehydrated puppies found in hot plastic bin near bridge
ASHEVILLE, N.C. (WHNS/Gray News) - A litter of puppies was found abandoned in a plastic bin left out in the hot sun. The person who found the puppies brought them to Brother Wolf Animal Rescue in Asheville, North Carolina. “A hot plastic tote bin left in the sun,” the rescue...
Holiday Forecast: Sunny skies at Myrtle Beach, Outer Banks; thunderstorm chances in NC
ASHEVILLE, N.C. (WLOS) — While Western North Carolina and the Upstate battle heat, humidity and scattered thunderstorms for the Fourth of July and beyond, beachgoers from Myrtle Beach to the Outer Banks can enjoy dry conditions for much of their vacation. Myrtle Beach should be under a ridge of...
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