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I-26 lane closures near Weaverville to cause delays Wednesday
Intermittent closures planned at Monticello Road exit
1 week ago in Local, ZZZ App Top Stories
Venezuela crisis reverberates in Asheville area
Broadcaster Omar Mayorga says the capture of Nicolás Maduro brings relief, fear and fragile hope for Venezuelans at home and abroad
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Crashes slow morning commute in Haywood and Buncombe counties
Westbound I-40 lanes closed near West Canton; NC-191 shoulder shut down near I-40 in Asheville
1 week ago in Health & Wellness, Local, ZZZ App Top Stories
Measles, chickenpox cases trigger Buncombe County alert
Asheville area health officials stress vaccination as county investigates possible exposures
1 week ago in Crime & Safety, Housing, Local, ZZZ App Top Stories
APD detective uncovers massive apartment fraud network
Three days after Masieuh Dewayne Morgan, 19, was arrested on 25 felony counts, Asheville Police Department detective Aaron Buyanovsky spoke with 828newsNOW to shed light on the web of fraud that led to Morgan's apprehension.
1 week ago in Local, Outdoors, ZZZ App Top Stories
Prescribed burn planned in Cades Cove this week
National Park Service plans 900-acre burn Jan. 7-8, weather permitting
1 week ago in Health & Wellness, Local, ZZZ App Top Stories
Three measles cases confirmed in Asheville area
Health officials say siblings were exposed during recent travel; possible exposure reported at Mission Hospital ER
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UNC Asheville removes ‘Batland’ art installation from Five Points woods
Early this morning, just two weeks after the public installation was erected, University of North Carolina Asheville officials took down "Batland," an outdoor art gallery and scavenger hunt featuring hand-painted bats by over 25 local artists.
1 week ago in Entertainment, Trending
Nicole Kidman and Keith Urban are officially divorced after 19 years of marriage
Nicole Kidman and Keith Urban are divorced and legally single. A Nashville, Tennessee, judge on Tuesday issued an order dissolving the 19-year marriage of the Oscar-winning actor and the Grammy-winning country singer.
1 week ago in National
Fifth anniversary of the Jan. 6 attack brings fresh division to the Capitol
Five years ago outside the White House, outgoing President Donald Trump told a crowd of supporters to head to the Capitol — "and I'll be there with you" — in protest as Congress was affirming the 2020 election victory for Democrat Joe Biden.
1 week ago in Entertainment
Sydney Sweeney box-office hit ‘The Housemaid’ to get a sequel
After just two and half weeks of release, the Sydney Sweeney box-office hit "The Housemaid" is getting a sequel. Lionsgate announced Tuesday that it will start production on "The Housemaid's Secret" later this year.
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Local bar to host Billy Strings lookalike contest for floor tickets
To mark acclaimed bluegrass musician Billy Strings' upcoming Asheville tour dates, a local bar will host their second annual Billy Strings Look-Alike Contest. The winner will score floor tickets to the musician's Feb. 14 concert.
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YMCA spotlights free mentorship program for National Mentoring Month
Reach & Rise is a free mentorship program for youths age 6 to 17 offered through the YMCA. The local YMCA chapter, YMCA of Western North Carolina, is encouraging community members to come onboard as mentors this January, National Mentoring Month.
1 week ago in Lifestyle
6 therapist-approved mental health tips to kick off the new year
Rula offers six therapist-approved mental health tips for the new year, emphasizing self-reflection, energy management, and setting achievable goals.
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The Latest: After briefing, Johnson says he doesn’t expect US troops to deploy to Venezuela
Secretary of State Marco Rubio and other top officials briefed leaders in Congress late Monday on the striking military operation in Venezuela...
1 week ago in Entertainment, Sports
NASCAR commissioner Steve Phelps resigns after inflammatory texts revealed in trial
NASCAR Commissioner Steve Phelps on Tuesday announced his resignation after more than 20 years with the top racing series in the United States...
1 week ago in National
Rep. Doug LaMalfa of California dies, reducing GOP’s narrow control of the House to 218-213
Republican Doug LaMalfa, a seven-term U.S. representative from California, has died, GOP officials said Tuesday. He was 65.
1 week ago in National, Trending
Wall Street opens mixed as crude oil prices continue to climb
Stocks are off to a mixed start on Wall Street. The S&P 500 edged up 0.1% in the first few minutes of trading Tuesday. The Dow Jones Industrial Average was essentially...
Security forces clash with protesters in Iran’s main market as at least 35 killed in demonstrations
Protesters angry over Iran's ailing economy conducted a sit-in Tuesday at Tehran's Grand Bazaar, witnesses said, with security forces ultimately firing...
1 week ago in Entertainment, Lifestyle
The coolest technology from Day 1 of CES 2026
Nvidia, AMD and Intel all had important chip and AI platform announcements on the first day of CES 2026, but all audiences wanted to see more of was...
