Honor a WNC veteran in 828newsNOW’s Veterans Day tribute – 828 News Now

Honor a WNC veteran in 828newsNOW’s Veterans Day tribute  828 News Now

Honor a Western North Carolina veteran in 828newsNOW's Veterans Day photo gallery. Submit a photo and tribute by Nov. 1, 2026. As Veterans Day approaches, 828newsNOW and Asheville Media Group are inviting Western North Carolina residents to share photos and stories of veterans for the Honoring Our Local Heroes community gallery. Submissions are open through Nov. 1. ASHEVILLE, N.C. (828newsNOW) — Every veteran has a story, and this Veterans Day, 828newsNOW and Asheville Media Group are inviting Western North Carolina families to help share those stories. The Honoring Our Local Heroes campaign gives residents an opportunity to recognize the veterans in their lives by submitting a photograph and a few details about their military service.

Whether it’s a parent, grandparent, spouse, sibling, friend or neighbor, the campaign offers an opportunity to recognize veterans whose service has touched families and communities across Western North Carolina. Submitted photos and tributes will become part of an online gallery on 828newsNOW.com, offering a community-wide tribute ahead of Veterans Day on Wednesday, Nov. 11. To participate, share a photograph of a veteran you’d like to recognize, along with their name, branch of military service and connection to Western North Carolina. Participants can also share information about the veteran’s years of service and a personal message or memory. In addition to the community tribute, 828newsNOW offers