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2 weeks ago

828newsNOW launches ‘Garden Anywhere’ guide for Asheville and WNC gardeners

New resource offers gardening solutions for small spaces, tailored to the region’s mountain climate.

2 weeks ago

April concert calendar: Live music in Asheville this month

Your go‑to guide for the best live music happening around town this month.

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Hear, hear: Walter Ear named Capital Management Director for city

Walter Ear, previously the interim Capital Management Director for the city of Asheville, has officially been named to the position as of March 30, 2026.

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Open Cup clash tonight: Asheville City vs. One Knoxville

Blues look to build on historic first-round upset with 7 p.m. kickoff at Greenwood Field

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Asheville chalk art dispute sparks First Amendment challenge

Artist warned of fines after years of public street drawings

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Buncombe County weighs affordable housing proposals totaling $8.6M

Proposals could add 655 units, but several face financing hurdles ahead of April decisions

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Buncombe County’s BC Alerts system back online

Residents must re-enroll to receive emergency notifications through new platform

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Marion woman charged in McDowell County wildfire

Jumping Branch Fire grows to 185 acres near Marion, crews hold 20% containment

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Two Asheville disability service nonprofits merge operations

Irene Wortham Center to absorb Liberty Corner Enterprises, expanding long-term care

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Senior living communities grow in popularity among older adults

Maintenance-free lifestyles, social opportunities and added safety draw residents seeking connection and support

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Storm chances increase across WNC as drought, wildfires persist

Above-normal temperatures continue in Asheville area while firefighters work to contain active blazes

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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.

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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.

2 weeks 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.

2 weeks ago

APD announces ‘Speed a Little. Lose a Lot.’ traffic safety program

The Asheville Police Department is joining agencies across North Carolina in the "Speed a Little. Lose a Lot." traffic safety campaign. The North Carolina Governor's Highway Safety Program will run from Monday, March 30 to Sunday, April 5.

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Community invited to help reimagine storm-damaged Owen Park

Residents can share ideas tonight as Buncombe County begins two-phase rebuilding plan

2 weeks ago

Crews battle multiple wildfires in Asheville area

Jumping Branch Fire, the largest active blaze, reaches 175 acres as drought conditions fuel fire danger

2 weeks ago

Huey Magoo’s expands footprint with Weaverville opening

Fast-casual chicken chain expands in Western North Carolina with community-focused franchise owners

2 weeks ago

People at Work: Asheville bird shop worker shares tips for backyard wildlife

Martha Rollefson helps customers choose feeders, seed and strategies to attract birds

2 weeks 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.

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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.

3 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.

4 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.

4 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.