4 weeks ago in World

Ukraine’s Zelenskyy says progress in US-led peace talks is ‘quite solid’

Initial drafts of U.S. proposals for a peace deal between Ukraine and Russia meet many of Kyiv's demands, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Monday, although he suggested that neither side in the almost four-year war is likely to get everything it wants in talks on reaching a settlement.

4 weeks ago in National

Hundreds mourn Brown University sophomore Ella Cook, killed in campus shooting

A Brown University sophomore who was killed in an attack at the Rhode Island university was remembered Monday as "smart, confident, curious, kind, principled, brave," at a funeral in her home state of Alabama.

4 weeks ago in Local, Outdoors, ZZZ App Top Stories

$37.47 million approved for stream repairs in Buncombe County

Federal watershed program targets Helene-related damage at 209 sites

4 weeks ago in Business, Holiday Guide, Local, ZZZ App Top Stories

Last-minute Asheville holiday gifts that won’t break the bank

Creative, locally made gifts add a personal touch to holiday shopping

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

March primary to decide Buncombe County DA and key local races

Todd Williams retires; candidates for district attorney, mayor, city council and school board vie for office

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

Six former Asheville City SC players selected in 2026 MLS SuperDraft

Selections include two first-round picks, three in the second round and one in the third

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

Hendersonville pedestrian dies days after being hit by vehicle

Police say no charges will be filed following the Dec. 17 collision on Spartanburg Highway

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

Deputy shoots suspect during domestic incident in Haywood County

Sheriff’s office says deputy was attacked; SBI to review incident

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

The best books of 2025, according to WNC booksellers

Who better to tell you about the best books of 2025 than the folks at the local bookstores of Western North Carolina? From queer vampires to epistolary charmers, read on for our local booksellers' favorite reads of the year.

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

Strangeville: North Carolina’s stolen Bill of Rights

Stolen during the Civil War, North Carolina’s copy of the Bill of Rights vanished for more than a century before its recovery and a statewide tour that included a stop in Asheville.

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

Hikes of WNC: Catawba Falls River Trail

We celebrate the winter solstice, the shortest day of the year, tomorrow, so here is a breezy, nearby hike to enjoy. The Catawba Falls River Trail, located just outside of Old Fort, N.C., is an easily accessible route that starts off nice and flat before climaxing with an impressive waterfall – and a massive staircase, to match.

4 weeks ago in Education, Local, Sports, ZZZ App Top Stories

Asheville High names inaugural Athletic Hall of Fame class

Former athletes and coaches to be honored Jan. 16 during home basketball games

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Trousdale, Turnstile, Tyler Childers: The best albums of 2025

828newsNOW and our friends at the Asheville Media Group, including DJs for Mix 96.5, 98.1 The River and La Pantera 97.3, are proud to present a list of our favorite albums of the year.

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

Tombstone Tales: Lewis Trexler, killed over seventy-five cents

A former Blowing Rock police chief was beaten to death in 1888 over a minor debt. More than a century later, his grave tells a story of injustice, outrage and a life cut short.

4 weeks ago in Sports

Los Angeles Angels settles lawsuit with family of pitcher Tyler Skaggs over fatal overdose

The Los Angeles Angels reached a confidential settlement Friday in a lawsuit over the drug overdose death of pitcher Tyler Skaggs.

4 weeks ago in Entertainment, Music

Judge nixes conviction of one of two men found guilty of killing Run-DMC’s Jam Master Jay

A judge Friday voided the conviction of one of the two men found guilty of the 2002 killing of Run-D.M.C. star Jam Master Jay, ruling that there wasn't enough evidence that the man had a motive to kill the hip-hop luminary.

4 weeks ago in National

Justice Department begins releasing long-awaited files tied to Epstein sex trafficking investigation

The Justice Department on Friday began releasing its files on Jeffrey Epstein, a convicted sex offender and wealthy financier known for his connections to some of the world's most influential people, including Donald Trump, who as president had tried to keep the files sealed.

4 weeks ago in Arts & Culture, Food & Drink, Lifestyle, Local, On The Town, Photo, ZZZ App Top Stories

Highlights from the Grove Park Inn Gingerbread House Competition

The annual National Gingerbread House Competition has returned to the Omni Grove Park Inn for another year of stellar sugary sculptures. The gingerbread houses are on display for free at the Grove Park Inn, where they will remain until Jan. 4, 2026.

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

Propane drive set for Saturday at Swannanoa Ingles site

Blossman Gas & Appliance expects to serve hundreds of residents needing fuel for heating and cooking

4 weeks ago in Local, ZZZ App Top Stories

Wind advisory in effect in Asheville area and across WNC

Gusts up to 40 mph expected Friday; dry, warmer weather ahead this weekend