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3 days ago

Early voting continues across Buncombe County despite wintry weather

More than 13,500 ballots cast as turnout outpaces recent primaries; all 11 sites open through Feb. 28

3 days ago

FEMA dispute stalls Asheville-area infrastructure projects

State asks court to force reinstatement of $200 million resilience program for North Carolina communities

3 days ago

Power outages reported across Asheville area amid bitter cold

Hundreds of outages reported near New Leicester Highway and Lake Lure

3 days ago

Asheville seeks public input on French Broad, Azalea park rebuilds

Community workshop Feb. 28 to focus on Azalea area and French Broad River redesign after Helene flooding

3 days ago

People at Work: Hayler on a path between film reviews and food runs

23-year-old creative writing student prepares for graduation while working the floor at Pizza Mind

3 days ago

Icy roads create hazardous travel conditions across Asheville area

Drivers report vehicles sliding off roads and poor visibility

4 days ago

UPDATED: Wintry weather triggers school delays, remote learning

Schools across Asheville area adjust schedules because of wintry weather

4 days ago

Dangerous winter weather develops along NC-TN border

National Weather Service warns of hazardous commutes and wind chills below zero

4 days ago

Newly sworn Asheville police officer charged with assault

Internal investigation launched after Palisades Circle incident

4 days ago

Asheville police averaged two overdose calls per day in 2025

APD responded to 521 overdose incidents, down 187 from 2023 peak

4 days ago

Voices for the voiceless: Buncombe’s Guardian ad Litem program seeks volunteers

About 325 children at a time rely on volunteers to speak for their best interests in court

4 days ago

Strangeville: Linville Hermit disappearance remains a mystery

A man known locally as the Linville Hermit is said to have vanished from his mountain cabin in the 1800s. No official record exists, but the story has remained part of local folklore for generations.

5 days ago

Asheville spa focuses on personalized cosmetic, wellness care

Mountain Radiance provides injectables, laser services and skincare treatments

5 days ago

Killer double-feature: ‘How to Make a Killing’ and ‘Psycho Killer’ – 828reviewsNOW

Sometimes, the film release calendar feels like it's winking at you. This weekend marks the debut of "How to Make a Killing," a stylish thriller-comedy starring Glen Powell, and "Psycho Killer," a well-shot, poorly-written serial killer slasher. Read our reviews of the deadly duo for more.

5 days ago

Flat Rock Playhouse blends performance, education, tradition in Asheville area

Producing theater draws more than 100,000 patrons annually with year-round performances and education programs

5 days ago

Hikes of WNC: Beaver Lake Perimeter Loop

One of the most popular outdoor recreation spots in town is Beaver Lake. The North Asheville lake features a 2 mile trail around its perimeter, a popular, simple and scenic walk for all ages.

5 days ago

At Green River Preserve, campers learn, explore in Blue Ridge Mountains

Cedar Mountain camp offers summer sessions, expeditions and school programs on 3,400 acres

5 days ago

Garden camp in Asheville blends play, planting and purpose

The Educational Garden Project offers children outdoor learning, animal care and farm-to-table cooking experiences

5 days ago

Odyssey ClayWorks brings art, education to Asheville community

Pottery studio offers classes, summer camps and programs for veterans and recovery participants

5 days ago

Best 2026 Summer Camps in Asheville and WNC: New Guide Helps Parents Plan Early

828newsNOW launches a searchable resource for families planning summer activities and early camp registration.

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22 hours ago in Entertainment, Music

Phil Collins, Lauryn Hill, INXS, Iron Maiden, Luther Vandross and Shakira get Rock Hall nominations

Phil Collins, Mariah Carey, Lauryn Hill, INXS, Iron Maiden, Luther Vandross and Shakira are some the 2026 nominees for induction into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, a wide net that includes rap, metal, R&B, hip-hop, Britpop, blues rock and pop.

22 hours ago in National, Trending

Takeaways from Trump’s address: Sales mode on economy, heavy on patriotism, dark turn on Democrats

President Donald Trump started in sales mode, using his State of the Union address to deliver an upbeat vision of the U.S. economy. But that portrayal collides with the sentiment of Americans who remain anxious about their finances and feel they haven't benefited from Trump's policies.

22 hours ago in Lifestyle

Are expensive shampoos worth it? Here’s what the experts have to say

Ornate packaging paired with enticing advertisements that claim expensive shampoos are elixirs to all hair woes can leave one wondering: Are the higher prices really worth it? Should I abandon my $8 drugstore mainstay for a $42 premium brand?

2 days ago in Entertainment

Robert Carradine, ‘Revenge of the Nerds’ and ‘Lizzie McGuire’ star, dies at 71

Robert Carradine, the youngest of his prolific Hollywood family and whose biggest hit was the 1984 comedy "Revenge of the Nerds," has died at 71. In a Tuesday statement to news outlets, his family said he lived with bipolar disorder for two decades and died by suicide.

2 days ago in National

Waymo’s robotaxis now being dispatched in 10 major U.S. markets with expansion in Texas and Florida

Waymo will begin dispatching its robotaxis in four more cities in Texas and Florida, expanding the territory covered by its fleet of self-driving cars to 10 major U.S. metropolitan markets.

3 days ago in Entertainment, Trending

Rob Reiner’s son pleads not guilty to murder in the killing of his parents

Nick Reiner, the 32-year-old son of Hollywood luminary Rob Reiner and Michele Singer Reiner, pleaded not guilty Monday to two counts of first-degree murder more than two months after their deaths, denying for the first time that he fatally stabbed his parents.

3 days ago in National

Armed man shot and killed after entering secure perimeter of Mar-a-Lago, Secret Service says

An armed man entered the secure perimeter of Mar-a-Lago, President Donald Trump's resort in Palm Beach, Florida, before being shot and killed early Sunday morning, according to a spokesman for the U.S. Secret Service. Although Trump often spends weekends at his resort, he was at the White House when the breach occurred around 1:30 a.m.

3 days ago in Entertainment

Met Gala guests (and the rest of us) learn the next dress code: ‘Fashion is Art’

You certainly don't have to tell Beyoncé this: Fashion, when deployed properly, is nothing less than art. Now, the fashion-forward superstar will have another chance to make the point.

3 days ago in National

Snowfall intensifies in Northeast, with many stuck at home under blizzard warnings and travel bans

Millions of people in New York City and a large swath of the northeastern U.S. were stuck at home under road travel bans and blizzard warnings Monday as heavy snow and strong winds intensified, creating whiteout conditions in the densely populated region.

6 days ago in National

Crews hope to resume recovery of 8 bodies from California avalanche after days of dangerous weather

Crews hope to resume efforts Friday to recover the bodies of eight people killed and one still missing in an avalanche in California's Sierra Nevada after days of dangerous weather that has hampered safe access to the area.