3 weeks ago in Sports

Mohamed Salah to leave Liverpool at end of the season after 9 years with club

Liverpool star Mohamed Salah announced Tuesday he will leave the English club at the end of the season, marking an earlier-than-planned departure for one of the club's greatest-ever scorers and soccer's biggest names.

3 weeks ago in Sports, Trending

March Madness: Here’s one thing you need to know about each of the 16 teams remaining in men’s field

Florida isn't around to defend its title anymore, but all the other top seeds in this year's NCAA Tournament are still around. And many of them are winning convincingly.

3 weeks ago in Entertainment

Stephen Colbert and son will co-write a ‘Lord of the Rings’ movie

Stephen Colbert, famous devotee to J.R.R. Tolkien's Middle Earth, is co-writing a "Lord of the Rings" movie with his son. Warner Bros. announced early Wednesday that Colbert will script "The Lord of the Rings: Shadow of the Past" along with series veteran Philippa Boyens and Peter McGee, Colbert's son.

3 weeks ago in National

TSA officers share how they’re scraping by without pay

A woman in Indiana who put off dental surgery because she doesn't know if she can afford the copay. A Florida couple with young children who are depleting their savings. A grandmother in Idaho who plans to sell her car to pay the rent. They are among the tens of thousands Transportation Security Administration officers set to receive another $0 paycheck this week.

3 weeks ago in Local, ZZZ App Top Stories

Asheville council OKs rate hikes for water, stormwater, sanitation

Officials cite rising costs, storm recovery and infrastructure needs behind increases

3 weeks ago in Crime & Safety, Local, ZZZ App Top Stories

Fugitive in $1.3M armored car theft identified after death in Asheville

Fingerprint analysis confirms identity of suspect, who used multiple aliases

3 weeks ago in Local, Native Advertising, ZZZ App Top Stories

U.S. 64 into Bat Cave to reopen Saturday ahead of schedule

Temporary traffic pattern in place as crews finish repairs from Tropical Storm Helene

3 weeks ago in Business, Food & Drink, Local, ZZZ App Top Stories

A little heat, a lot of hustle: Asheville spice maker eyes national prize

Spice Witch founder Sabrina Hill among nine semifinalists vying for $25,000 prize

3 weeks ago in Crime & Safety, Local, ZZZ App Top Stories

Procession honors Buncombe fire chief Chris Dorsey

Procession along I-40 to honor Reems Creek chief, who served more than a decade with county EMS, multiple fire departments

3 weeks ago in Business, Community, Local, ZZZ App Top Stories

Finance counseling nonprofit plans fundraiser at Highland Brewing

OnTrack WNC is a Western North Carolina nonprofit centered around financial education, well-being and counseling. The group's annual fundraiser, "Fund the Future," will be held next month at Highland Brewing, coinciding with the release of their 2025 impact report.

3 weeks ago in Community, Education, Local, ZZZ App Top Stories

AP accomplishment: North Buncombe High places on AP School Honor Roll

North Buncombe High School has placed on the 2026 Advanced Placement School Honor Roll, a distinction earned based on the achievement of students in AP classes.

3 weeks ago in Lifestyle

Here’s how to recycle those old laptops, iPhones and earbuds lying around

Many consumers are guilty of filling drawers or closets with old laptops, cellphones, fitness trackers and other electronic devices once they are no longer needed. It's hard to know where to recycle those items, or it seems costly and inconvenient.

3 weeks ago in Local, Opinion, ZZZ App Top Stories

Asheville, we’re listening: have your say on 828newsNOW

Opinions on 828newsNOW aims to provide a place for discussion and debate. A space where every perspective has a place in the conversation.

3 weeks ago in Sports

Tiger Woods to play TGL match final for his Jupiter Links with a title on the line

Tiger Woods has put himself into the lineup Tuesday night for his Jupiter Links team in the TGL final, waiting until the last day to make his first appearance in the tech-infused indoor league.

3 weeks ago in Entertainment, Trending

Now a true pop star, Miley Cyrus returns to her ‘Hannah Montana’ roots to fete anniversary special

Sporting that "Hannah Montana" blond hair and bangs, Miley Cyrus went back to her roots — celebrating 20 years of the TV show that launched the career of a real-life pop star.

3 weeks ago in World

Afghanistan releases American national Dennis Coyle after more than a year

Afghanistan's Taliban authorities on Tuesday released American academic Dennis Coyle after holding him for over a year, with the foreign ministry saying the release came on the occasion of Eid al-Fitr, the Muslim holiday that marks the end of the Islamic holy month of Ramadan.

3 weeks ago in Local, ZZZ App Top Stories

Earthquakes shake Dillsboro area

USGS reports magnitude 2.7 and 1.7 quakes near Macon-Jackson county line; no damage reported

3 weeks ago in Crime & Safety, Local, ZZZ App Top Stories

Buncombe County detective hit, dragged during investigation

Multi-county pursuit ends with crash and arrest, officials say

3 weeks ago in Local, Native Advertising, Outdoors, ZZZ App Top Stories

Fire danger high across Asheville area amid drought conditions

Officials urge residents to avoid burning as wildfire risk increases in western counties

3 weeks ago in Arts & Culture, Entertainment, Lifestyle, Local, Perspectives, ZZZ App Top Stories

‘Project Hail Mary’ is a grand, gorgeous, galactic good time – 828reviewsNOW

Ryan Gosling may be the most charming astronaut who has ever befriended a rocky alien spider-crab in the fun and fantastic-looking "Project Hail Mary." Read our review for more.