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New movies to see, stream or skip in April 2026

Looking for a movie to see in Asheville this April? Learn what to see, stream or skip with our reviews of a cult horror reboot, a fresh spin on "Hamlet," a documentary of epic length and a niche new vampire flick.

2 days ago

Tombstone Tales: War of 1812 Veteran Buried in Haywood County

Elijah Deaver, a War of 1812 officer and early settler, gave Bethel a resting place that still serves the community today.

2 days ago

The Haunted Farm to scare up tourism with ‘Halfway to Halloween’ event

For one weekend this May, The Haunted Farm will host a new horror experience, "Halfway to Halloween," hoping to draw in curious springtime crowds with creepy, crawly thrills.

3 days ago

ART adjusts routes amid I-26 ramp closures

Bus stop at Hill Street and Riverside Drive to be discontinued

3 days ago

Early-season heat wave to build across Asheville area

Temperatures could approach 90 degrees as dry conditions raise fire concerns

3 days ago

Long commutes drive toll lane discussion for I-40 expansion

Express lanes proposed as answer to congestion west of Asheville

3 days ago

Window World of Asheville builds reputation on service, affordability

Company points to repeat customers and broad product offerings as keys to success

3 days ago

I-26 Connector ramp closures set to begin April 16

Closures at Riverside Drive, Hill Street and Patton Avenue ramps aim to advance ongoing construction work

3 days ago

Asheville Christian Academy donates $300K for Helene home repairs

Funding will support about 10 projects for low-income families in Swannanoa

3 days ago

Free summer program trains next generation of builders

Blue Ridge Community College in Flat Rock targets workforce gaps with hands-on courses

3 days ago

Grasshoppers edge Tourists 4-3 in 11 innings

Greensboro loads bases, draws walk-off win at home

3 days ago

One-woman play ‘Natural Shocks’ is an electrifying, intimate experience

"Natural Shocks" a one-woman show by Lauren Gunderson, is running from April 2-12 at the BeBe Theatre. Read our review for more.

4 days ago

Homelessness climbs again in Asheville, Buncombe County

Officials cite Helene, housing shortages in 2026 count

4 days ago

West Asheville growth drives push for more shopping options

City discussions with Costco and ongoing projects signal shifting retail landscape in Enka/Candler area

4 days ago

Asheville outlasts Greensboro 8-7 in slugfest

Five home runs highlight back-and-forth game as Tourists even series

4 days ago

Fork & Dagger: From antipasto to pie, Del Vecchios shows its staying power

This Asheville favorite keeps it simple with quality ingredients, thoughtful topping pairings and a clean, satisfying slice

4 days ago

Things to do in Asheville and WNC: April 10-12

Arbor Day observance, a grilled cheese-themed art market and an Italian ice birthday bash are all on our activity calendar for this weekend.

4 days ago

Animation station: ‘The Super Mario Galaxy Movie’ and a new ‘Star Wars’ show – 828reviewsNOW

Check out our review of the not-so super "Super Mario Bros." sequel and dive into our spoiler-free overview of the first eight episodes of "Star Wars: Maul – Shadow Lord," now streaming on Disney+.

5 days ago

Crews work to contain Looking Glass Fire in Pisgah National Forest

Downed powerline sparks 30-acre blaze; closures and smoke impact continue

5 days ago

What to know about dry eye disease and available treatments

Asheville Eye Associates provides FDA-approved light therapy for patients with chronic symptoms

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3 days ago in Entertainment

Gene Simmons of Kiss visits Detroit Rock City to open new restaurant location

Gene Simmons visited Detroit Rock City on Thursday to celebrate the grand opening of a restaurant co-founded by him and his Kiss bandmate, Paul Stanley.

3 days ago in National

Soaring gas prices leads to biggest monthly inflation spike in four years in March

The largest monthly jump in gas prices in six decades caused a sharp spike in inflation in March, creating major challenges for the inflation-fighters at the Federal Reserve and heightening the political challenges of rising costs for the White House.

4 days ago in Entertainment

Pink to host the 2026 Tony Awards on June 7 at Radio City Music Hall

The Tony Awards have turned to a singer with a reputation for a high-energy, physical live show to be the next telecast host — Pink. The three-time Grammy Award winner will make her debut as MC for the awards on June 7 at its familiar home of Radio City Music Hall.

4 days ago in Entertainment, Music

Thousands of fans gather as BTS launches world tour in South Korea

A huge crowd of BTS fans packed into a stadium near Seoul on Thursday to see the K-pop supergroup kick off their long-awaited world tour.

4 days ago in Entertainment, Music

Megan Moroney, Miranda Lambert and Ella Langley lead 2026 ACM Awards nominations dominated by women

Megan Moroney leads the 2026 Academy of Country Music Awards with nine nominations. That includes a first-time nomination for the top prize of the night, entertainer of the year, as well as director and artist-songwriter of the year. She's also received her third consecutive nominations for female artist and visual media of the year.

4 days ago in Lifestyle

Travelers face higher costs and fewer flight options as jet fuel prices swing

A new reality is setting in for travelers worldwide: rising fees, fewer flight options and difficult decisions about whether a trip is worth the cost.

5 days ago in Entertainment

Kevin Hart and Jason Kelce are among the celebrity caddies at Augusta National’s Par 3 Contest

Comedian Kevin Hart captured the mood of the Par 3 Contest at Augusta National when he showed up as Bryson DeChambeau's caddie — and sounded ready to take over the rest of the operation if need be.

5 days ago in Entertainment, Trending

‘Ketamine Queen’ gets 15 years in prison for selling Matthew Perry the drugs that killed him

A federal judge on Wednesday handed down a sentence of 15 years in prison to a woman who pleaded guilty to selling "Friends" star Matthew Perry the ketamine that killed him in 2023.

5 days ago in Entertainment

‘Mormon Wives’ star Taylor Frankie Paul can’t have unsupervised visits with toddler son, court rules

Taylor Frankie Paul, a star of "The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives," cannot spend unsupervised time with her 2-year-old son due to a history of volatile behavior directed at the boy's father while kids were present, a Utah court commissioner ruled Tuesday.

5 days ago in Entertainment

Former Migos rapper Offset is stable after being shot outside a Florida casino, spokesperson says

The rapper Offset, a former member of the influential hip-hop trio Migos, was shot outside a Florida casino and was in stable condition, a spokesperson said Tuesday.