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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.
3 weeks ago in Crime & Safety, Local, ZZZ App Top Stories
Trio of 18-year-olds arrested on gun, drug charges
Last Friday, Asheville Police Department officers arrested three 18-year-olds, seizing guns and drugs, following erratic driving on Oakland Road.
