828 running out of phone numbers: new area code is coming

Mar. 25—8-2-8 has become synonymous with Western North Carolina. But soon, there could be a new area code to identify the region, as well. Available phone numbers with the 828 area code are running ...
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VERIFY: Will your phone number automatically change if your city gets a new area code?

WASHINGTON — QUESTION: If a new area code is put in place for a city, does that mean you have to change your current phone number or will lose it if it has the old area code? ANSWER: You do not need ...