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3 weeks ago in Arts & Culture, Entertainment, Lifestyle, Local, Perspectives, ZZZ App Top Stories
Top 5 international movies of 2025 – 828reviewsNOW
2025 was a fantastic year for global cinema. From searing docudramas to surreal celebrations of the film medium itself, we visit Brazil, China, Iran, Norway and Palestine to bring you the best international movies of 2025. Read our list.
3 weeks ago in Sports, Trending
Jalen Hurts and the Eagles win their second NFC East title in a row by beating the Commanders 29-18
As the percussive horns of Stevie Wonder's "Sir Duke" filled the air, Philadelphia Eagles coach Nick Sirianni — wearing a black T-shirt bearing the words, "Been there, won that" — made the rounds in the locker room, offering hand clasps and back slaps to his players after they accomplished something that hadn't happened in two decades: win a second consecutive NFC East title.
3 weeks ago in Entertainment
‘Avatar: Fire and Ash’ launches with $88M domestically, $345M worldwide
"Avatar: Fire and Ash" opened with $345 million in worldwide sales, according to studio estimates Sunday, notching the second-best global debut of the year and potentially putting James Cameron on course to set yet more blockbuster records.
3 weeks ago in Entertainment, Trending
Pop culture in 2025: A ring for Taylor, an ill-timed KissCam … and whatever ‘6-7’ means
From the inexplicable to the familiar, here's our annual, highly selective journey down pop culture memory lane.
3 weeks ago in World
Ukraine’s Zelenskyy says progress in US-led peace talks is ‘quite solid’
Initial drafts of U.S. proposals for a peace deal between Ukraine and Russia meet many of Kyiv's demands, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Monday, although he suggested that neither side in the almost four-year war is likely to get everything it wants in talks on reaching a settlement.
3 weeks ago in National
Hundreds mourn Brown University sophomore Ella Cook, killed in campus shooting
A Brown University sophomore who was killed in an attack at the Rhode Island university was remembered Monday as "smart, confident, curious, kind, principled, brave," at a funeral in her home state of Alabama.
3 weeks ago in Local, Outdoors, ZZZ App Top Stories
$37.47 million approved for stream repairs in Buncombe County
Federal watershed program targets Helene-related damage at 209 sites
3 weeks ago in Business, Holiday Guide, Local, ZZZ App Top Stories
Last-minute Asheville holiday gifts that won’t break the bank
Creative, locally made gifts add a personal touch to holiday shopping
3 weeks ago in Community, Crime & Safety, Education, Local, Politics, ZZZ App Top Stories
March primary to decide Buncombe County DA and key local races
Todd Williams retires; candidates for district attorney, mayor, city council and school board vie for office
3 weeks ago in Local, Sports, ZZZ App Top Stories
Six former Asheville City SC players selected in 2026 MLS SuperDraft
Selections include two first-round picks, three in the second round and one in the third
3 weeks ago in Crime & Safety, Local, ZZZ App Top Stories
Hendersonville pedestrian dies days after being hit by vehicle
Police say no charges will be filed following the Dec. 17 collision on Spartanburg Highway
3 weeks ago in Crime & Safety, Local, ZZZ App Top Stories
Deputy shoots suspect during domestic incident in Haywood County
Sheriff’s office says deputy was attacked; SBI to review incident
3 weeks ago in Arts & Culture, Business, Lifestyle, Local, Perspectives, ZZZ App Top Stories
The best books of 2025, according to WNC booksellers
Who better to tell you about the best books of 2025 than the folks at the local bookstores of Western North Carolina? From queer vampires to epistolary charmers, read on for our local booksellers' favorite reads of the year.
3 weeks ago in Asheville History, Local, Native Advertising, ZZZ App Top Stories
Strangeville: North Carolina’s stolen Bill of Rights
Stolen during the Civil War, North Carolina’s copy of the Bill of Rights vanished for more than a century before its recovery and a statewide tour that included a stop in Asheville.
3 weeks ago in Lifestyle, Local, Outdoors, ZZZ App Top Stories
Hikes of WNC: Catawba Falls River Trail
We celebrate the winter solstice, the shortest day of the year, tomorrow, so here is a breezy, nearby hike to enjoy. The Catawba Falls River Trail, located just outside of Old Fort, N.C., is an easily accessible route that starts off nice and flat before climaxing with an impressive waterfall – and a massive staircase, to match.
3 weeks ago in Education, Local, Sports, ZZZ App Top Stories
Asheville High names inaugural Athletic Hall of Fame class
Former athletes and coaches to be honored Jan. 16 during home basketball games
3 weeks ago in Arts & Culture, Entertainment, Lifestyle, Local, Music, Perspectives, ZZZ App Top Stories
Trousdale, Turnstile, Tyler Childers: The best albums of 2025
828newsNOW and our friends at the Asheville Media Group, including DJs for Mix 96.5, 98.1 The River and La Pantera 97.3, are proud to present a list of our favorite albums of the year.
3 weeks ago in Asheville History, Local, Native Advertising, ZZZ App Top Stories
Tombstone Tales: Lewis Trexler, killed over seventy-five cents
A former Blowing Rock police chief was beaten to death in 1888 over a minor debt. More than a century later, his grave tells a story of injustice, outrage and a life cut short.
3 weeks ago in Sports
Los Angeles Angels settles lawsuit with family of pitcher Tyler Skaggs over fatal overdose
The Los Angeles Angels reached a confidential settlement Friday in a lawsuit over the drug overdose death of pitcher Tyler Skaggs.
3 weeks ago in Entertainment, Music
Judge nixes conviction of one of two men found guilty of killing Run-DMC’s Jam Master Jay
A judge Friday voided the conviction of one of the two men found guilty of the 2002 killing of Run-D.M.C. star Jam Master Jay, ruling that there wasn't enough evidence that the man had a motive to kill the hip-hop luminary.
