Lifestyle
2 days ago
Owl cam: NC Wildlife Resources Commission puts owlet hatch on display
Have you ever seen an owlet hatch? The North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission wants to allow you to see just that with their "Barn Owlet Watch 2026" livestream.
2 days ago
Things to do in Asheville and WNC: April 3-5
A comedy festival, a new art walk and a long-running sunrise service are all on the docket this weekend in WNC.
2 days ago
Ready for a run? April race calendar in Asheville and WNC
Racers, walkers and fun runners alike have plenty of races to choose from in Asheville and Western North Carolina this month. From craft brew relays to egg hunt 5Ks, read about the quirks, themes and distances of them all in our April race calendar.
3 days ago
April concert calendar: Live music in Asheville this month
Your go‑to guide for the best live music happening around town this month.
4 days ago
Senior living communities grow in popularity among older adults
Maintenance-free lifestyles, social opportunities and added safety draw residents seeking connection and support
4 days ago
Are ‘Ready or Not 2’ and ‘They Will Kill You’ the same movie? – 828reviewsNOW
In the latest case of ironic movie calendar confluence, two bloody movies about a pair of sisters battling satanic death cults were released inside a week of each other. Despite the oddly specific similarities of their premises, one is far more successful than the other.
4 days ago
Asheville to celebrate Arbor Day with RAD tree-planting event
Next Saturday, Asheville residents are invited to celebrate Arbor Day in the River Arts District, planting trees, receiving seedlings and learning to care for local ecosystems at a free riverside celebration.
4 days ago
Renowned mathematician to give UNC Asheville lecture with local actors
Later this week, the University of North Carolina Asheville Department of Mathematics and Statistics will hold its annual Parsons Lecture, bringing Middlebury College professor Stephen Abbott to campus for a lecture examining the intersection of theatre and math.
4 days ago
Spring fencing projects take off as homeowners upgrade yards
Homeowners seek privacy, safety and curb appeal
6 days ago
Mountain movie palaces: Tryon Theatre, Tryon, N.C.
Tryon Theatre is the first subject of "Mountain Movie Palaces," our new miniseries spotlighting the independent movie theaters of small Western North Carolina communities. Read about what makes the little theater so special to its small town.
7 days ago
Hikes of WNC: Bull Mountain Trail
Bull Mountain Trail may seem like a simple, unassuming walk, but there is magic to be found for those looking closely. Read our hiking guide for more.
1 week ago
Having a conversation and creating best practices for your child’s social media use
In a pivotal moment that underscored how powerful and immersive social platforms can be for children and teens, a jury in California this week found both Meta and YouTube liable for mental health harms to kids using their services.
1 week ago
Things to do in Asheville and WNC: March 27-29
Smelling the orchids, playing with puppets and watching a talent show are all on the calendar this weekend in Asheville. Find more things to do in our activity guide.
1 week ago
‘Private Lives’ at Hendersonville Theatre is more fussy than funny
Hendersonville Theatre is now staging a run on "Private Lives," Noël Coward's 1930 comedy of manners. Despite the best efforts of the Hendersonville team, the play is 96 years old... and shows. Read our review for more.
1 week ago
YMCA of WNC to kick off summer with free Healthy Kids Day event
Next month, the YMCA of Western North Carolina will host a free, family-friendly event to encourage a happy, healthy start to the summer season.
1 week ago
Attic Salt announces ‘smart, sexy, very funny’ production of ‘Venus in Fur’
Attic Salt Theatre Company has announced "Venus in Fur" as their next production. The show, written by David Ives and directed by Attic Salt Artistic Director Jeff Catanese, will open next month.
2 weeks ago
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.
2 weeks ago
‘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.
2 weeks ago
Brü Avl on brunch offerings, incoming Latin food concept
Brü Avl, a local farm-to-table brunch spot, has announced that Palmar Latin Kitchen, a new dinner concept led by Chef Carlos Torres, will soon be opening for evening hours at the downtown Asheville café.
2 weeks ago
As demand for GLP-1 pills and shots surges, healthy habits are still key
Whether they're using weekly shots or daily pills, more Americans than ever are turning to anti-obesity drugs to lose weight and boost health. About 1 in 8 U.S. adults say they are taking a GLP-1 drug, according to a recent survey by the health research group KFF.
