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4 weeks ago

Weaverville man charged after deadly shooting

The victim was found at a home on Old NC 20 Highway

4 weeks ago

Strangeville: Haunted History of Calvary Episcopal Churchyard in Fletcher, NC

Local legends at Calvary Episcopal Church in Fletcher, N.C., tell of a headless horseman, a gentle woman in white and a phantom rider whose stories have been passed down for generations.

4 weeks ago

Tombstone Tales: Dr. George W. Fletcher, the mountain doctor who helped build a town

Dr. George Washington Fletcher helped shape the community that now bears his name and is buried at Calvary Episcopal Church Cemetery in Fletcher, North Carolina

4 weeks ago

Buddhist arts festival to be held Saturday at Asheville Community Theatre

Bodhi Fest, a Buddhist arts festival, is coming to downtown Asheville this weekend with workshops and performances in the disciplines of dance, music and film.

4 weeks ago

Arden man carjacked, robbed at gunpoint in possible romance scam

The Asheville Police Department has arrested two men in connection with an armed robbery and carjacking in south Asheville Thursday evening and is investigating a woman suspected to be involved.

4 weeks ago

Drug bust at Murray Hill Park: APD seizes crack cocaine, MDMA, more in four arrests

Officers and detectives with the Asheville Police Department arrested four individuals in possession of narcotics at Murray Hill Park on Thursday afternoon following community complaints of drug activity in the area.

4 weeks ago

Asheville Film Festival to screen local shorts, documentaries in weekend debut

The very first Asheville Film Festival will be held this weekend, complete with local, regional and national features, documentaries and shorts, as well as an Oscars-style awards gala, from Friday to Sunday, Aug. 15-17, at the Asheville Masonic Temple, 80 Broadway St.

4 weeks ago

A feast for the senses: HarvestFest and more coming to WNC

Check out these upcoming bluegrass events, activities and seasonal tastings

4 weeks ago

From Asheville to Charlotte, buses roll for Black Philanthropy Month

CircleUp Carolinas gathering spotlights growing impact of collective giving in Black communities

4 weeks ago

‘Weapons’ is a very smart, very scary horror epic – 828reviewsNOW

"Weapons" is a fantastic, novelistic and very scary new horror film from writer-director Zach Cregger. Read our review now.

4 weeks ago

Mission Health to give $1M for charity fund in antitrust settlement

Deal also includes space for adult day care, trauma center verification and more public oversight

4 weeks ago

Asheville public invited to attend presentation on recent housing assessment

The city of Asheville has invited the community to attend a free presentation on the Asheville Region Housing Needs Assessment. The event will run from 10 a.m. to noon, Tuesday, Aug. 26 in the Thomas Auditorium at Blue Ridge Community College.

4 weeks ago

2.6 earthquake rattles Polk County; no damage reported

The quake was recorded at 11:14 a.m. at a depth of about 0.1 miles

4 weeks ago

Storms bring flood threat to WNC; heat alerts coming next week

Forecasters say rain will continue across Asheville area Thursday and Friday, becoming more isolated over the weekend

4 weeks ago

Lawsuit planned over Haywood landfill confrontation

Attorneys for two truck drivers say their clients were assaulted and threatened at gunpoint by landfill workers and a Haywood County sheriff’s deputy

4 weeks ago

Asheville Deals: Cantina Louie – a taste of their award-winning tacos and margaritas

Cantina Louie in South Asheville is serving up tacos and drinks as colorful and lively as its Día de los Muertos décor.

4 weeks ago

Fork & Dagger: Taco Temple delivers bold flavors, local charm

Charlotte Street eatery blends fresh Oaxacan corn tortillas, creative flavors and a laid-back neighborhood vibe

4 weeks ago

What to do in the 828: Aug. 15-17

Looking for something to do this weekend? Try our weekend guide to the 828, complete with everything from film festivals, block parties and vintage markets to a Buddhist arts festival.

4 weeks ago

Asheville shooting suspect considered armed, dangerous

The victim was taken to the hospital with five non-life-threatening gunshot wounds

4 weeks ago

Wage complaints span 87 NC counties, $2.5M returned to employees

Buncombe workers recover nearly $28K in unpaid wages, state report shows

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