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High building costs, interest rates take a bite out of housing affordability
Skyrocketing building costs and higher interest rates have made $900 rents a thing of the past, says Sarah Odio, the associate director of housing for the Development Finance Initiative (DFI) within the UNC School of Government. In the past, Odio said, $900 rents covered money developers borrowed from lenders and equity investors to build affordable […]
Delegate says North Carolina ‘back in play’ ahead of Democratic National Convention
"Our younger Democrats, who've never participated in the process, are coming forward. We have Republicans who have taken the courage to step forward and they're going to be with us too. We're seeing a momentum that we've never had before."
Appeals Court Judge Gore receives promotion
Judge W. Fred Gore of the North Carolina Court of Appeals was recently promoted from Major in the United States Army Reserve Judge Advocate Generals Corp (USAR JAG Corp) to the rank of Lieutenant Colonel. He is currently assigned to the 134th Legal Operations Detachment with the USAR JAG Corp at Fort Liberty, formerly Fort Bragg.
Carolina Eye Associates glaucoma specialist becomes 2nd in NC to implant revolutionary medication device
On July 31, Tarra Millender, M.D., a glaucoma and cataract specialist at Carolina Eye Associates, became the second surgeon in North Carolina to implant a revolutionary glaucoma device called iDose TR. iDose TR is an FDA-approved ocular implant for individuals with open-angle glaucoma or high eye pressure (also known as...
Prosecutors seeking the death penalty in mass murder case
Prosecutors will seek the death penalty against a man accused of killing 5 people in the Upstate two years ago. As we previously reported, the Spartanburg County Sheriff’s Office responded to a home on Bobo Drive in Inman in 2022 and found five dead.
Rabies confirmed in bat, raccoon, and skunk across three South Carolina counties
LOWCOUNTRY, S.C. (WCIV) — The South Carolina Department of Public Health has confirmed that a bat, a racoon and a skunk – all from different counties – have tested positive for rabies. The bat, found near Huntington Drive and Cecillia Drive in Charleston, exposed four people and...
What’s Up AVL! This week hear more about upcoming renovations at McCormick Field with Asheville Tourists President Brian DeWine
The City of Asheville’s bi-monthly radio show allows the community to take a deep dive with the City of Asheville staff and departments. You can learn about different departments and what projects are taking place in your community. On this What’s Up Asheville episode, host Sam Parada interviews President...
What to do this weekend in The 828: Aug. 16-18
ASHEVILLE, N.C. (828newsNOW) — All eyes were on downtown Asheville this week as the former president made a campaign stop. Whether you were in the middle of it all or avoided downtown Asheville all together, there are several events happening this weekend if you’re wanting to get out of the house!
Queer Calendar for Weekend August 15th
The first Thursday of the month is Divine’s Karaoke kiki with Proceeds to Blue Ridge Pride! Enjoy sing-alongs, props, and singing with a twist, hosted by a comedy drag queen. That’s at Archetype Brewing from 7-9pm Tonight, Thursday August 15th Center for Craft invites you to an opening...
Pedestrian struck, killed by car on Sweeten Creek Road
ASHEVILLE, N.C. (828newsNOW) — An investigation is underway after police say a man was struck and killed by a vehicle on Sweeten Creek Road. A release from the Asheville Police Department says officers responded to the scene of a collision near the 4000 block of Sweeten Creek Road just before 10 p.m. on Aug. 8.
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