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3 days ago
Tombstone Tales: Lamar Stringfield’s mountain legacy
A North Carolina composer who brought Appalachian folk music to the concert stage rests beneath a headstone engraved with the notes of his lifelong song.
3 days ago
MB HAYNES: Asheville’s trusted experts in Heating & Cooling, Plumbing, Electrical and Solar Services
Recently recognized in the "Best of Asheville" contest by Asheville Media Group, as Asheville’s #1 company in all four of these categories — Heating and Cooling, Plumbing, Electrical and Solar — MB HAYNES continues to set the standard for excellence.
3 days ago
828 Scoreboard: This week’s high school football results
Find out how your favorite Asheville area teams fared
4 days ago
This holiday season, let D.C. Creasman Jewelers craft a custom gift for your special someone
In this year's Best of Asheville awards, D.C. Creasman was recently voted for the Gold Medal for Best Jewelry Store and Silver Medals for Best Boutique Shop and Best Place to Buy a Gift.
4 days ago
Food drives, free meals launch across Asheville area ahead of SNAP cut
Gift cards, mobile markets and community kitchens provide lifeline to families
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Award winners for 44th Annual WNC Parade of Homes showcase craftsmanship and creativity
The Builders Association of the Blue Ridge Mountains (BABRM) is pleased to announce the award winners for the 2025 Western North Carolina Parade of Homes, which took place over the weekends of Oct. 11-12 and Oct. 18-19.
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Blue Spiral 1 adds four new exhibits through the holiday season
The new exhibits – "Spectrum," "Heidi Tarver: The Story So Far," "Chris Liberti + Will Dickert" and "Field of Vision" – will open to the public with an event from 5-7 p.m., Friday, Nov. 7 and be on display through Dec. 24, 2025 at Blue Spiral.
4 days ago
Deputies seize nearly 180 grams of fentanyl after chase near Candler
36-year-old suspect crashed into a home on Starnes Cove Road, being held on a $1 million bond in Haywood County
4 days ago
Who receives SNAP? Benefits at risk for 29,000 in Asheville area
Economic ripple: County officials say SNAP benefits inject $13 million monthly into the local food economy.
4 days ago
Freeze Warning in effect for WNC as temperatures drop into 20s
Asheville and surrounding areas face frost, sub-freezing temperatures Saturday morning
5 days ago
Scream queens: The 5 best horror movies of 2025 – 828reviewsNOW
Whether you are a horror aficionado who has seen all the classics or a cultural connoisseur who likes to keep up with the latest releases, we have your scary movie trick-or-treating covered. Read on for a list of the treats.
5 days ago
City of Asheville seeking partners for small business recovery grants
The city of Asheville's Community and Economic Development team has announced a forthcoming Notice of Funding Opportunity for a small business grant program for Asheville businesses impacted by Hurricane Helene.
5 days ago
Grove Arcade announces the holiday season with festive block party
As spooky season ends and the holidays approach, the Grove Arcade has planned a festive block party to ring in the merriest time of the year. The Grove Arcade Holiday Tree Lighting Block party will begin at noon on Saturday, Nov. 29 with an all-day holiday market, followed by evening festivities building up to the tree lighting ceremony at the end of the night.
5 days ago
Buncombe County rallies to feed families during SNAP pause
County officials, food banks and nonprofits mobilize to serve families and seniors in need
5 days ago
Night of the brewing dead: South Slope Zombie Crawl planned for Saturday
Braiiiiiins! The South Slope district is calling all the zombies of Asheville to converge for a zombie-fied bar and business crawl this weekend. The South Slope Zombie Walk/Crawl will be held at participating South Slope establishments from 5-10 p.m., Saturday, Nov. 1.
5 days ago
High-speed chase ends after vehicle slams into Asheville home
‘He never hit the brakes’: Carrie McClung woke to sirens and found a police chase ending in a fiery crash at her doorstep
5 days ago
Fork & Dagger: Juicy Lucy’s still a must-visit Asheville staple
Brisket burgers, fried green tomatoes and an adult milkshake menu make this spot stand out among local favorites
5 days ago
Rockslide temporarily closes Blue Ridge Parkway near Pisgah Inn
Officials say no one was hurt in Wednesday night’s slide near the Frying Pan Tunnel
5 days ago
Things to do in Asheville & WNC: Oct. 31-Nov. 2
Looking for weekend plans? Search no further than our guide to things to do in Asheville this weekend. From Halloween festivities to Japanese dance festivals, we have your weekend activity guide covered.
6 days ago
Skeletons for sale: Curio-filled estate sale arrives just in time for Halloween
The Blue Ridge Estate Liquidators sale will be held from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Oct. 30-Nov. 1 and from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Nov. 2.
