3 weeks ago in Lifestyle, Local, Outdoors, ZZZ App Top Stories

Hikes of WNC: Waterrock Knob Trail

This gorgeous hike, featuring a large parking lot, a half-mile ascent to a great lookout and ready access to the Mountains-to-Sea Trail, is located on the Blue Ridge Parkway near Sylva, N.C. 

3 weeks ago in Lifestyle, Local, Native Advertising, ZZZ App Top Stories

Tombstone Tales: ‘Mayor of Shiloh’ buried in Asheville

Linwood Crump, known as "the Mayor of Shiloh," left such an impact on his neighborhood that the community center he served at was renamed to honor him.

3 weeks ago in Health & Wellness, Local, ZZZ App Top Stories

Faster, gentler knee replacement now available in Western North Carolina

Mission Hospital’s Dr. Landon Hall uses a muscle-sparing Subvastus technique to speed recovery and reduce post-surgical pain

3 weeks ago in Local, Sports, ZZZ App Top Stories

From Asheville to Baltimore: Mike Shildt returns to his roots

Former UNC Asheville standout returns to his childhood team as Baltimore names him senior instructor in player development

3 weeks ago in Local, ZZZ App Top Stories

NCDOT begins property acquisition for I-26 Connector in Asheville

Right-of-way work underway for north section; construction expected in 2026

3 weeks ago in Arts & Culture, Community, Entertainment, Food & Drink, Lifestyle, Local, Music, On The Town, Outdoors, ZZZ App Top Stories

Things to do in Asheville & WNC: Dec. 26-28

Looking for plans after the holidays? Check out our list of events this weekend, from a holiday tiki pop-up to family-friendly fun.

3 weeks ago in Local, ZZZ App Top Stories

Yes, Virginia, there is a Santa Claus (1897)

In the 1897 editorial response from the “New York Sun,” a young girl named Virginia O’Hanlon questions the existence of Santa Claus

3 weeks ago in Arts & Culture, Entertainment, Lifestyle, Local, Perspectives, ZZZ App Top Stories

‘Song Sung Blue’ is a messy melodrama, but sung sweet – 828reviewsNOW

There is something irresistible about Neil Diamond's "Sweet Caroline," especially as performed by Kate Hudson and Hugh Jackman. "Song Sung Blue" understands this very well. Read our full review of the musical melodrama below.

3 weeks ago in Arts & Culture, Entertainment, Lifestyle, Local, Perspectives, ZZZ App Top Stories

Tired of ‘It’s a Wonderful Life’? Try these alternative Christmas movies

Are you feeling reluctant to take "Elf" off the shelf? Is your "Home Alone" tradition in need of renovation? Is your 34th viewing of "Miracle on 34th Street" just one time too many? Like Rudolph with his nose so bright, 828reviewsNOW is here to help.

3 weeks ago in Arts & Culture, Entertainment, Lifestyle, Local, Music, On The Town, ZZZ App Top Stories

WNC bluegrass band to celebrate 500th performance this weekend

Local bluegrass outfit The JackTown Ramblers are heading to Jack of the Wood for their 500th performance this weekend. The bluegrass band will take to the stage from 8:30-11:30 p.m., Saturday, Dec. 27 at the downtown pub.

4 weeks ago in Local, ZZZ App Top Stories

Where’s Santa Claus? Radar shows him getting closer to Asheville

Check out this story to follow Santa's journey!

4 weeks ago in Business, Community, Local, ZZZ App Top Stories

Grocery store opens in Beacon Village, brings food relief to Swannanoa

Locally owned store brings fresh produce and essentials to community devastated by Tropical Storm Helene

4 weeks ago in Business, Community, Food & Drink, Local, On The Town, ZZZ App Top Stories

Dunkin’ is comin’ to Biltmore Village, Abbott Construction confirms

Just weeks after the "fancy McDonald's" announced its reopening in Biltmore Village, another franchise has announced its return to the historic Asheville district. Contractors from John W. Abbott Construction Company, Inc. have confirmed that Dunkin' will be moving into the space formerly occupied by Long John Silver's at 781 Biltmore Ave.

4 weeks ago in Crime & Safety, Local, ZZZ App Top Stories

Man charged with first-degree murder in death of Buncombe County teen

Authorities say 18-year-old Joseph Rose died from a gunshot wound

4 weeks ago in Local, ZZZ App Top Stories

Near-record warmth forecast across Asheville area

Forecasters warn of dramatic temperature drop and possible arctic air after the holidays

4 weeks ago in Asheville History, Local, ZZZ App Top Stories

Historic Churches of WNC: Sloop Chapel at Crossnore

A historic stone chapel at Crossnore Communities for Children holds one of Western North Carolina’s most meaningful frescoes. Its story reflects a century of care, community and mountain history.

4 weeks ago in Arts & Culture, Entertainment, Lifestyle, Local, Perspectives, ZZZ App Top Stories

Top 5 international movies of 2025 – 828reviewsNOW

2025 was a fantastic year for global cinema. From searing docudramas to surreal celebrations of the film medium itself, we visit Brazil, China, Iran, Norway and Palestine to bring you the best international movies of 2025. Read our list.

4 weeks ago in Sports, Trending

Jalen Hurts and the Eagles win their second NFC East title in a row by beating the Commanders 29-18

As the percussive horns of Stevie Wonder's "Sir Duke" filled the air, Philadelphia Eagles coach Nick Sirianni — wearing a black T-shirt bearing the words, "Been there, won that" — made the rounds in the locker room, offering hand clasps and back slaps to his players after they accomplished something that hadn't happened in two decades: win a second consecutive NFC East title.

4 weeks ago in Entertainment

‘Avatar: Fire and Ash’ launches with $88M domestically, $345M worldwide

"Avatar: Fire and Ash" opened with $345 million in worldwide sales, according to studio estimates Sunday, notching the second-best global debut of the year and potentially putting James Cameron on course to set yet more blockbuster records.

4 weeks ago in Entertainment, Trending

Pop culture in 2025: A ring for Taylor, an ill-timed KissCam … and whatever ‘6-7’ means

From the inexplicable to the familiar, here's our annual, highly selective journey down pop culture memory lane.