6+ hour, 53+ min ago   (1046+ words) ASHEVILLE, N.C. (828newsNOW) — The Buncombe County Department of Health and Human Services advised visitors of Alleyoop Wildlife Rescue and Rehabilitation to seek a rabies risk evaluation after discovering several young raccoons at the practice. Their caretaker says the raccoons were no threat…...

8+ hour, 18+ min ago   (256+ words) SWANNANOA, N.C. (828newsNOW) — In May 2026, four employees of a Swannanoa dog kennel were charged in the deaths of two dogs and the starvation of several other animals. This September, all four women are slated for trial at the Buncombe County Courthouse. Lillian…...

2+ week, 6+ day ago   (552+ words) Fireworks, loud crowds and holiday celebrations can be stressful for pets. Asheville area veterinarians offer simple steps to keep dogs and cats safe this Independence Day ASHEVILLE, N.C. (828newsNOW) — Fireworks may be a Fourth of July tradition, but for many dogs and…...

1+ mon, 1+ week ago   (328+ words) ASHEVILLE, N.C. (828newsNOW) — The Western North Carolina Nature Center shared sad news on social media today after Phoenix, a 14-year-old red panda, passed away after a recent decline in health. The WNC Nature Center wrote in a 9:02 a.m. Facebook post today, Tuesday, June…...

2+ mon, 1+ week ago   (151+ words) SWANNANOA, N.C. (828newsNOW) — Four employees at a local dog kennel were arrested after a Buncombe County Sheriff’s Office Animal Crimes Unit investigation found foul play in the deaths of two dogs and the starvation of several other animals. The investigation led to…...

3+ mon, 2+ week ago   (527+ words) Have you ever seen an owlet hatch? The North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission wants to allow you to see just that with their "Barn Owlet Watch 2026" livestream. RALEIGH, N.C. (828newsNOW) — Have you ever seen an owlet hatch? The North Carolina Wildlife Resources…...

3+ mon, 3+ week ago   (467+ words) Martha Rollefson helps customers choose feeders, seed and strategies to attract birds ASHEVILLE, N.C. (828newsNOW) — Martha Rollefson jokes that her job helps fund her gardening habit. In reality, it has become a way to connect people with nature, one backyard bird at…...

4+ mon, 3+ day ago   (610+ words) ‘Lights Out’ campaign highlights simple steps to reduce deadly light pollution ASHEVILLE, N.C. (828newsNOW) — As dusk settles over the Blue Ridge Mountains this spring, millions of birds take to the night skies over Western North Carolina on a remarkable migration…...

4+ mon, 1+ week ago   (515+ words) Brynn Berryman says working at Tailgait Market lets her connect with customers -- and their dogs -- every day ASHEVILLE, N.C. (828newsNOW) — At The Tailgait Market, Brynn Berryman spends her days surrounded by wagging tails and the people who love them. Berryman has worked…...

5+ mon, 2+ week ago   (334+ words) BREVARD, N.C. (828newsNOW) — Pisgah Piper, Brevard’s resident prognosticating white squirrel, predicted a late winter during the town’s 12th annual White Squirrel Day, held virtually this year because of snowy conditions. The white squirrel, making her second appearance as the event’s official forecaster, also…...