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2 weeks ago in Entertainment
As ‘The Boys’ ends, actors reveal their craziest stunts and what’s next for Vought
After five seasons of death, depravity and digs at the capitalistic superhero-industrial complex, "The Boys" dropped its series finale Wednesday.
2 weeks ago in Lifestyle
Plastic bags don’t go in the recycling bin. What should you do instead?
Soft, stretchy plastics can make up grocery bags, bubble wrap and more. They're impossible to avoid and harder still to properly dispose of. If thrown in the trash, they can take up to hundreds of years to degrade in landfills and release harmful microplastics into the environment.
2 weeks ago in Sports
Aaron Rodgers says the 2026 NFL season will be his last: ‘This is it’
Aaron Rodgers took his time before deciding he wanted to come back for a 22nd season. The Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback already has made up his mind about a 23rd: There won't be one.
2 weeks ago in World
US announces charges against former Cuban leader Raúl Castro in 1996 aircraft shootdown
Federal prosecutors on Wednesday announced charges against former Cuban President Raúl Castro in the 1996 downing of civilian planes flown by Miami-based exiles as the Trump administration escalated pressure on the island's socialist government.
2 weeks ago in Local, Native Advertising, ZZZ App Top Stories
Storms return to WNC, setting stage for wet Memorial Day weekend
National Weather Service warns of repeated showers, thunderstorms and a stalled front bringing a cooler, wetter stretch into Memorial Da
2 weeks ago in Local, Native Advertising, ZZZ App Top Stories
I-40 rebuild in Pigeon River Gorge reaches major milestone
Nearly 20 months after Helene destroyed sections of Interstate 40, NCDOT says one of the nation's largest roller-compacted concrete projects is underway, with eastbound lanes targeted to reopen in 2028
2 weeks ago in Community, Local, Native Advertising, ZZZ App Top Stories
United Way honors six at Community Impact Awards in Asheville
Awards recognize volunteer service, education leadership and nonprofit innovation at annual dinner
2 weeks ago in Crime & Safety, Local, ZZZ App Top Stories
Hendersonville woman denied bond in poisoning murder case
Hendersonville murder suspect Gudrun Linda Jean Casper-Leinenkugel was denied bond today by a Hendersonville judge. County records say she will next appear in court for a Aug. 13, 2026 disposition hearing.
2 weeks ago in Arts & Culture, Community, Lifestyle, Local, On The Town, Outdoors, ZZZ App Top Stories
Memorial Day 2026: Where to attend official ceremonies in WNC
This year, Memorial Day will be held on Monday, May 25, 2026, with several official ceremonies honoring fallen soldiers to be held in Western North Carolina. Find the best location for you.
2 weeks ago in Business, Community, Local
Best of Asheville invites the community to nominate local favorites
Nominations are open through June 10 for local businesses, people, places and services in Asheville and Western North Carolina.
2 weeks ago in Sports
Rousey’s return draws US-record MMA viewership for Netflix
The first live MMA event broadcast on Netflix — featuring a double-comeback bout between Ronda Rousey and Gina Carano — attracted the most U.S. viewers in the sport's history.
2 weeks ago in Entertainment
Stephen Colbert’s long goodbye is coming to an end, leaving a void
On his very first time hosting "The Late Show" back in 2015, Stephen Colbert ripped into Donald Trump while gorging on Oreos, likening his inability to resist the cookies to his inability to resist going after the then-presidential candidate.
2 weeks ago in Arts & Culture, Community, Lifestyle, Local, On The Town, Perspectives, ZZZ App Top Stories
Biltmore, arts, hiking: Tourists explain what brings them to Asheville
Following Tropical Storm Helene, Asheville has struggled to regain its reputation as a premiere tourist destination. Nonetheless, tourists have kept coming. 828newsNOW asked a few visitors what inspired their visits to the Land of the Sky.
2 weeks ago in Business, Food & Drink, Local, ZZZ App Top Stories
Whataburger plans Asheville restaurant on Smokey Park Highway
Permit application filed with the city proposes converting the vacant Popeyes fast-food building into a Whataburger with a drive-thru
2 weeks ago in Health & Wellness, Local, Native Advertising, ZZZ App Top Stories
Eliada opens counseling center to expand youth mental health care
New Asheville-area facility will offer trauma-informed therapy, equine services and medication management for children and families facing barriers to care
2 weeks ago in Crime & Safety, Local, ZZZ App Top Stories
What happens next in the Fairview murder case?
Court hearings are scheduled June 4 in Buncombe County, where Star Grant and Devan Loving face first-degree murder and conspiracy charges
2 weeks ago in Ask The Expert, HVAC System & Maintenance Expert, Local, Native Advertising
Repair or replace? Signs your HVAC system may need professional attention
If your air conditioner is not cooling evenly, making unusual noises or driving up energy bills, your HVAC system may need professional attention before summer heat arrives.
2 weeks ago in Sports, Trending
Billie Jean King, 82, earns a college degree 65 years after starting at Cal State LA
Billie Jean King raised her right arm in triumph. Not for another victory on the tennis court. This time, she was celebrating earning a college degree 65 years after she first took classes.
2 weeks ago in Sports
The future has arrived for the Canadiens, who won two Game 7s and advanced to East finals
Canadiens defenseman Mike Matheson was no different than any Montreal hockey fan, increasingly impatient over talk of the team's promising potential. Turns out, the future has arrived perhaps a little ahead of schedule, and propelled by forward Alex Newhook's knack for scoring Game 7 playoff series-clinching goals.
2 weeks ago in World
Congo reports sharp rise in Ebola cases as WHO worries about outbreak’s scale and speed
The World Health Organization director-general openly worried Tuesday over the "scale and speed" of an outbreak of a rare type of Ebola in eastern Congo, where authorities reported a sharp increase in suspected deaths — to at least 131 — and over 500 suspected cases.
