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1 week ago
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
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.
1 week ago
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...
1 week ago
Urban Orchard meets urban forest: Cider company to host Save the Woods fundraiser
Save the Woods, a community-led effort to preserve 45 acres of urban forest around the University of North Carolina Asheville, have organized their latest fundraiser in partnership with Urban Orchard Cider Co.
2 weeks ago
3 new movies to see, stream or skip in January 2026 – 828reviewsNOW
Two Amanda Seyfried movies and a true crime documentary are in the mix for new movies to see, stream or skip this month. Which is which? Find out in our review.
2 weeks ago
Hikes of WNC: Strawberry Gap Trail
Strawberry Gap Trail, located just over the mountain from Hickory Nut Gap Farm, is a steep climb filled with unique natural structures and a couple terrific views.
2 weeks ago
828newsNOW Wrapped: A look back at the news of 2025
As we wrap up our first full calendar year of 828newsNOW, we wanted to take a look back at the stories that mattered to our community most in 2025. From all of us on the 828newsNOW team, thank you for reading, sharing and supporting our local journalism. Here's to continuing to tell your stories in 2026!
2 weeks ago
Why your body needs more heat in a winter yoga practice
Heated yoga offers a purposeful way to introduce warmth into the body. Heated classes create an environment that supports movement, circulation and recovery during colder months.
2 weeks ago
Things to do in Asheville & WNC: Jan. 2-4
The new year has arrived, and with it, another list of things to do in the Asheville area this weekend. Read our guide and discover ways to spend the first weekend of 2026.
2 weeks ago
From Pope Francis to Charlie Kirk, many deaths in 2025 had a wide impact
Flack, Osbourne and Giuffre’s deaths resonated beyond their immediate circles, sparking conversations about art, activism and social justice
2 weeks ago
Echo Mountain Recording to reopen under new leadership in 2026
After previously sharing they would close their doors at the end of 2025, Echo Mountain Recording has announced its echo hasn't died out after all. The Asheville-based recording company will reopen their Church studio space on Feb. 1, 2026.
2 weeks ago
Pack Memorial Library reveals community favorites from 2025
Pack Memorial Library has released lists of the six most frequently checked-out books, movies and music from 2025. The selections reflect a wide variety of taste among the Buncombe County library community.
2 weeks ago
Wortham Center welcomes Tony-winning theater company for January shows
The Acting Company, a New York-based and Tony Award-winning theater troupe, will perform productions of "A Midsummer Night's Dream" and "Great Expectations" next month at the Diana Wortham Theatre in downtown Asheville.
2 weeks ago
Out with the old: With 2026 nigh, here’s some wide-ranging intel on managing transitions
It's that time — December's waning days, when we prepare to turn the calendar page. Many Americans take stock, review goals accomplished and unmet, ponder hopes and plans. How's our health? What's up with our money? What about the country? Will the coming year look like the departing one year, or be something entirely different? Are we ready?
2 weeks ago
Where are the wackiest New Year’s Eve drops in the US?
Why let New York City have all the fun with its Times Square ball drop on New Year's Eve? Dozens of places across the U.S. will ring in 2026 by dropping a quirky assortment of fruits, vegetables, sea creatures and balls of all shapes and sizes. Many have a hometown flair.
2 weeks ago
Unleash the hounds! And terriers and lapdogs. The American Kennel Club adds 3 breeds
They're ready to embark on 2026. Three more dog breeds joined the American Kennel Club's roster of recognized breeds on Tuesday, making them eligible for many U.S. dog shows and likely increasing their visibility to the pet-loving public.
2 weeks ago
The 25 best movies of 2025 – 828reviewsNOW
2026 is almost here, which means it is time for our annual list of the best movies of the year.
2 weeks ago
Asheville area rings in New Year with keg drops, themed parties, music
Kegs, cowboys and gold nuggets among unconventional traditions and themed celebrations that welcome the new year
3 weeks ago
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
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.
