# 828newsnow

> Local news and community information for Western North Carolina. (iPhone/iPad app by Saga Communications.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/828newsnow/id6482658592 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Saga Communications](https://appshunter.io/developer/333180331)
- Category: News, Lifestyle
- Price: Free
- Rating: 4.30/5 from 12 App Store ratings · 8 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 15.0 · 10 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2024-04-06
- Data updated: 2026-09-11
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/828newsnow/id6482658592/reviews.md

## What is 828newsnow?

The 828newsNOW app delivers the latest breaking news, local news, community information and investigative reporting, with coverage of community events, businesses, schools, sports and more. Always local. Always free. We cover Asheville, N.C., and neighboring communities of Western North Carolina.
 
Key features of the app:
1.            Breaking news alerts for local news
2.            Links to local podcasts

## Key features

- Breaking local news alerts
- Push notifications for news, weather, sports
- Links to local podcasts
- Livestreams of 7 local radio stations
- Community event coverage
- Investigative reporting

## Recent user reviews (8 of 8)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/828newsnow/id6482658592/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Awesome Update!

*2026-08-06*

I check the app on a daily basis for info about news and events and culture in WNC. The new updates to the app are a great improvement! Easier to share and easier to search.

### 4/5 — A Vital Resource for Our Community

*2026-08-06*

At Despierta con Omar on La Pantera 97.3 FM, 828newsNOW is a vital part of our daily production. It helps us share timely local news that benefits the Hispanic community throughout Western North Carolina.

We are confident that, as 828newsNOW continues to grow, it will create even more space for Hispanic voices and the stories that matter to our community.

Congratulations on this major step forward! We are pleased to have such a professional and reliable journalistic resource helping us make our Monday-through-Friday program more informative, relevant, and valuable to our audience.

### 5/5 — Best local news app

*2026-08-06*

I like that there’s no pay walls or pay per article on this app. Good stories that focus on what is going on here in Asheville

### 5/5 — New app is wonderful

*2026-08-06*

Noticed there was an app update. Thankful I updated! Great improvements to the experience and it's nice to be able to access local news that's not behind a paywall.

### 5/5 — New Version of App 👍

*2026-08-06*

New App very easy to navigate, much needed update. Thanks

### 1/5 — Says I don’t have access.

*2026-01-14*

It’s been buggy lately. Please fix bugs.

### 3/5 — Brazil

*2025-05-12*

Never updates, same news for a week. Do not recommend.

### 3/5 — Needs update

*2025-04-17*

This app worked wonderfully up until a few days ago. Now, it locks up intermittently. Please can you have a look at this?

## Frequently asked questions about 828newsnow

### What kind of news does 828newsnow cover?

828newsnow delivers breaking news, local news, community information, and investigative reporting. It covers community events, businesses, schools, and sports specifically for Asheville, N.C., and neighboring communities in Western North Carolina.

### Does 828newsnow have ads?

No, 828newsnow is free and does not contain advertisements.

### What devices can I use 828newsnow on?

828newsnow is available for iPhone and iPad devices.

### How often is 828newsnow updated?

The latest version of 828newsnow was released on February 7, 2025, indicating recent updates and ongoing development.

### What is the age rating for 828newsnow?

828newsnow has an age rating of 4+, making it suitable for a wide audience.

### Can I listen to live radio through 828newsnow?

Yes, 828newsnow provides livestreams for 7 local radio stations, allowing you to listen directly within the app.

### What is the user rating for 828newsnow?

828newsnow has a rating of 3.0 stars based on 2 user reviews.

### Does 828newsnow offer push notifications?

Yes, 828newsnow offers push notifications for breaking news, weather, sports, and more, ensuring you stay updated.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 2.0.4 — 2026-09-03

Fixed Trending News links
added Usage Analytics
Added Ability to delete account

### 2.0.3 — 2026-08-08

Author bio in articles and other fixes

### 2.0.2 — 2026-07-12

Full Rewrite!  

You can now
- Search Articles
- Save articles to read later
- Select light or dark mode (defaults to your device default)

### 1.0.3 — 2025-02-07

Added Analytics to see how the app is used.  App is a little faster now too.

### 1.0.1 — 2024-04-08

Updated App Icon

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*Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). User reviews are verbatim App Store reviews. Ratings, prices and chart positions refresh continuously; this snapshot is from 2026-09-11.*