Lifestyle

1 week ago in Lifestyle

Why your co-worker might be listening to music tuned to 432 hertz

Music recorded in 432 hertz (cycles per second) is taking off on social media platforms and music streaming services, where users can find an increasing number of tracks and playlists employing the alternate tuning, everything from meditation soundscapes to reggae songs recorded by Ziggy Marley.

1 week ago in Lifestyle

Independent bookstores are multiplying, although many people still think they’re dying out

Allison Hill, CEO of the American Booksellers Association, is used to strangers expressing sympathy when they learn what she does for a living. "It's all so funny," she says. "When I tell them I run the trade association for independent stores, they'll say, 'It's just so sad that they're disappearing.'

1 week ago in Lifestyle

You should be dancing, yeah. Moving to music offers all kinds of benefits as you age

Moving to music is one of the best ways to stay healthy. Medical professionals say it doesn't matter if it's Western line dancing, ballroom steps, salsa, tap, Zumba at the gym, or with a group

2 weeks ago in Lifestyle

Plastic bags don’t go in the recycling bin. What should you do instead?

Soft, stretchy plastics can make up grocery bags, bubble wrap and more. They're impossible to avoid and harder still to properly dispose of. If thrown in the trash, they can take up to hundreds of years to degrade in landfills and release harmful microplastics into the environment.

2 weeks ago in Lifestyle, Trending

Summer travelers who relied on Spirit Airlines may struggle to find budget alternatives

Days after Spirit Airlines shut down in the middle of the night, a lawyer for the defunct budget carrier stood before a bankruptcy judge and apologized to the price-conscious customers who might struggle to find affordable flights in its absence.

3 weeks ago in Lifestyle

Pediatricians group finds kids of all ages need regular recess for physical and mental health

Recess isn't just a fun break for grade schoolers. It's crucial to good health and good grades for kids of all ages. That's the message from a leading pediatricians group, which just released the first new guidance in 13 years about this unstructured time at school and how it needs to be protected.

4 weeks ago in Lifestyle, Trending

Olivia and Liam top the list of most popular US baby names for the seventh year running

Olivia and Liam for a seventh year in a row topped the list of names for babies born in the United States in 2025. The Social Security Administration annually tracks the names given to girls and boys in each state, with lists dating back to 1880.

Sports

3 hours ago in Sports

Looking for NBA Finals seats? The Knicks are making 2 in celebrity row available in an auction

Still looking for tickets to the NBA Finals? The New York Knicks are making available two of the best seats in the house — right by the likes of Ben Stiller and Spike Lee — to the highest bidder.

20 hours ago in Sports

Arrest warrant issued for 49ers receiver Brandon Aiyuk for misdemeanor speeding charge

The Santa Clara County District Attorney's Office has issued an arrest warrant for San Francisco 49ers receiver Brandon Aiyuk on a misdemeanor charge of exhibition of speeding.

20 hours ago in Sports

Down 0-1 in Stanley Cup Final, Hurricanes coach on top line vs. Vegas: ‘We need them to get going’

After carrying the Carolina Hurricanes during the season as their top goal scorers, Seth Jarvis, Sebastian Aho and Andrei Svechnikov are ice cold in the playoffs.

20 hours ago in Sports

Top-ranked Aryna Sabalenka: ‘just want to quit tennis’ after French Open quarterfinal defeat

After letting another big lead slip with an error-strewn performance at the French Open, top-ranked Aryna Sabalenka felt like getting as far away from the courts as possible.

1 day ago in Sports

Lionel Messi, Kylian Mbappé and Lamine Yamal are all going to the World Cup after injury scares

Injuries to some of soccer's star players, including Lionel Messi, Kylian Mbappé and Lamine Yamal, sparked concern ahead of the World Cup. All three have been included in their national team squads for the tournament in the United States, Canada and Mexico, but others have not been so fortunate.

1 day ago in Sports

Caleb Williams strikes jump-throw pose for Madden NFL 27 cover

Chicago Bears quarterback Caleb Williams was announced Tuesday as EA Sports' cover athlete for Madden NFL 27. On the standard cover, Williams is depicted in a body position similar to his pivotal, scrambling, fourth-and-8 jump pass to Rome Odunze in a stirring comeback victory over Green Bay in a wild card playoff game on Jan. 10.

2 days ago in Sports

Josh Jacobs practicing with Packers again while prosecutors consider whether to file charges

Green Bay's Josh Jacobs is practicing with the Packers while prosecutors consider whether to file charges against the three-time Pro Bowl running back following his arrest on domestic abuse allegations.

News from 828NewsNOW

30 minutes ago in Local

Heat alerts posted for Buncombe, Henderson, surrounding counties

Fresh

State health officials warn of elevated heat index values through Monday and urge Asheville area residents to take precautions against heat-related illness

2 hours ago in Food & Drink, Local

Fork & Dagger: Revisiting Abeja’s House Cafe, a South Asheville breakfast favorite

Fresh
Breakfast plate with scrambled omelette, hash browns, a biscuit, orange wedge, and a cup of jam on the side.

Improved coffee, standout pancakes and a beloved Mexican omelet show why this hidden Hendersonville Road gem remains one of Asheville’s most reliable breakfast spot

4 hours ago in Local

Black Mountain faces nearly $2.8 million in budget shortfalls

Draft FY 2026-27 budget proposes no employee raises and highlights major funding challenges for water infrastructure, roads and capital projects

6 hours ago in Entertainment, Local, Native Advertising

Things to do in Asheville and WNC: June 5-7

Events in Asheville and Western North Carolina this weekend include Asheville HoneyFest, WNC JeepFest, Asheville Pickle Festival, Hendersonville Pride, live music, outdoor events and stage performances.

16 hours ago in Housing, Local

Asheville board rejects plan to redirect millions for Helene home repairs

Members voted against transferring $9.2 million from multifamily housing projects to single-family reconstruction efforts

20 hours ago in Business, Community, Local, Native Advertising, On The Town

Asheville I-26 Connector project: Questions answered

The I-26 Connector project is now underway across Asheville, prompting questions about scope and reach. 828newsNOW reached out to the North Carolina Department of Transportation for answers.

Music News

20 hours ago in Entertainment, Music

Dutch court allows rapper Ye concerts in the Netherlands

A judge in Amsterdam on Wednesday rejected an appeal by a Jewish organization to block two performances by the rapper Ye, formerly Kanye West, ruling that the concerts are not a threat to public order.

1 week ago in Entertainment, Music

The Chicks announce intimate ‘Taking the Long Way’ 20th Anniversary Tour. ‘This is our lives’

Call it a comeback, a crossover moment, or both. Twenty years ago, The Chicks released their blockbuster 2006 album "Taking the Long Way" — their first full-length after the country music industry turned their backs on them — and one of the biggest of their career.

Now Playing

 

Outlaw Roundup

Commercial Free Outlaw

Each weekday at Noon & 5pm, 105.5 The Outlaw goes commercial free

Asheville Deal

Save 50% and more on great local eats, products and services.

105.5 The Outlaw App

Download the free, official 105.5 The Outlaw app!

105.5 The Outlaw welcomes The Big D & Bubba Show!

Catch the Big D & Bubba show on 105.5 The Outlaw every Monday-Friday from 5-10am and Saturday from 6-10am

Listen to 105.5 The Outlaw on your Smart Speaker

We make listening to The Outlaw easy!