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Calm lake with forested mountains in the distance and a rocky jetty on the right under a cloudy sky.

6 days ago

Asheville council to vote on dam repairs, water system upgrades

Nearly $1M North Fork project among broader Helene recovery efforts

Gravestone reading OLSON in a cemetery; inscription for Virginia Marie (Ginger) Sept. 13, 1953 – Apr. 15, 1973, with decorative top edge and grassy background.

6 days ago

Beneath the Blue Ridge: Could DNA still solve Asheville’s Virginia Olson cold case?

A new review of autopsy records and preserved evidence suggests modern forensic testing may still generate leads in the 1973 killing of a UNC Asheville student.

Wooden-deck backyard with a bubbling hot tub, stone patio, and surrounding greenery in a modern courtyard.

1 week ago

10 home upgrades that instantly elevate your living space

Design ideas that blend comfort, function and long-term value

White Ford police SUV parked in front of a building with yellow police tape across the scene, 'POLICE' graphic on the side.

1 week ago

Police data shows mixed crime trends across Asheville area

March data shows upticks in some categories, declines in others across Buncombe and Henderson counties

1 week ago

Hikes of WNC: Devil’s Courthouse

Don't let the name fool you. Devil's Courthouse on the Blue Ridge Parkway boasts some truly angelic views, even if the hike up is hellish on the calves. Read more in our hiking guide.

1 week ago

Fitness and mental health: Why movement improves mood

Regular exercise does more than strengthen the body. Research shows movement can reduce stress, improve mood, and support long-term mental health.

The city is moving forward with early planning to dispose of surplus properties, including the historic fire station at 300 Merrimon Ave.

1 week ago

Asheville evaluates surplus city properties for potential lease, redevelopment

City explores lease, sale and donation options as officials assess underutilized assets, including 91 Riverside Drive, former fire station

Granite grave marker in a sunny cemetery, reads Theodore Sum­mey Morrison (1852–1926) and Ella Davidson Morrison (1851–1939) with other worn headstones nearby.

1 week ago

Tombstone Tales: Ella Morrison shaped Asheville institutions

Buried at Riverside Cemetery, Ella Morrison left a lasting mark on Asheville’s civic life.

Hendersonville Theatre sign on a stone building with an events board listing April shows and dates outdoors under a blue sky

1 week ago

‘Much Ado About Nothing’ at Hendersonville Theatre is a pop-punk pleasure

Hendersonville Theatre concludes their very funny take on William Shakespeare's "Much Ado About Nothing" this weekend, with performances scheduled for 7 p.m. on April 24 and 3 p.m. on April 25-26.

Woman in a blue blouse speaks into a microphone at a wooden podium with a university seal, outdoors.

1 week ago

UNC Asheville dedicates Oscar Wong Memorial Garden to late Highland Brewing founder

Oscar Wong, the late founder of Highland Brewing Company renowned as the "Godfather of Asheville craft beer," was memorialized with a garden at the University of North Carolina Asheville this week.

Brick building façade with an arched red sign reading 'Biltmore Crossing Gemelli Italian' and smaller tenant plaques below.

1 week ago

Italian restaurant Gemelli brings new life to historic Biltmore Village building

Gemelli Italian restaurant is serving up community and recovery in Biltmore Village. As the historic Asheville business sector rebuilds from damage caused by Tropical Storm Helene, Gemelli has brought new life to one of its oldest buildings.

Red-tiled roof of a beige brick house, with a white arched entryway and large window with grid panes.

1 week ago

How metal roofing can help reduce summer cooling bills

Advances in coatings and airflow design boost efficiency

Cesar Hernandez delivered a sacrifice fly in the 10th inning to lift the Asheville Tourists to a 7-6 win over the Greenville Drive on Thursday night, giving Asheville its first home victory of the season.

1 week ago

Hernandez’s sac fly lifts Tourists past Drive in 10 innings

Asheville secures first home win of season with 7-6 victory

Nighttime fire engulfs a graffiti-covered building; flames and smoke erupt from the roof as firefighters spray water from hoses.

1 week ago

Another setback for Salvage Station as fire damages new location

Smoke prompts return Friday morning as overnight blaze leaves Lyman Street building with significant damage

Exterior view of Buncombe County Schools building with a circular logo and white lettering on red brick under a clear blue sky

1 week ago

May 1 rally shifts Buncombe County Schools to teacher workday

Buncombe County Schools has announced that schools will close for a teacher workday on Friday, May 1, the date of a statewide educator rally in Raleigh, N.C., citing safety concerns.

Outdoor wooden stage with a banner reading 'The Wonderful Wizard of Oz' against a backdrop of green trees and a clear blue sky.

1 week ago

State of Asheville stages: Montford Park Players

Over a year and a half after the widespread devastation of Tropical Storm Helene, which hobbled business, tourism and the arts across Western North Carolina, 828newsNOW takes a look at how the theater community has recovered. First up, the Montford Park Players.

Group of professionals in suits and business attire shovel dirt at a construction site, with a large yellow excavator in the background.

1 week ago

Ground broken on long-awaited I-26 Connector in Asheville

$1.8B project aims to ease congestion, improve safety and link key regional corridors by 2031

Dry, cracked soil with small weeds and scattered leaves along a rough, rocky surface.

1 week ago

Drought persists across Asheville area as rain relief expected this weekend

More than 238,000 in Buncombe County affected as state officials maintain burn ban amid dry, windy conditions

1 week ago

Survey targets Western North Carolina business recovery after Helene

Third in series examines economic conditions 18 months after storm

Creamy pasta dish with shrimp, sliced chicken, onions, zucchini, and other vegetables on a pink plate.

1 week ago

Fork & Dagger: That torta. That queso. Those fries.

Ay Caramba in North Asheville delivers way more than your typical Mexican menu -- and it’s worth branching out

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Britney Spears was charged in California on Thursday with driving under the influence of drugs and alcohol, authorities said. The 44-year-old pop star was charged with a single misdemeanor count of driving under the combined influence of alcohol and at least one drug, the Ventura County District Attorney's Office said.

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Foo Fighters announced two surprise shows Wednesday: one at Irving Plaza on Thursday and another at the Starland Ballroom on Saturday in New Jersey. Tickets were priced at $30, limited to two per purchaser and available only on a first-come, first-served basis at 10 a.m. Thursday at each venue.

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‘Mormon Wives’ star Taylor Frankie Paul and ex-partner ordered to stay 100 feet apart

Taylor Frankie Paul, a reality TV star from "The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives," and the father of her 2-year-old son were ordered Thursday to stay 100 feet (30 meters) away from each other for the next three years as a Utah court commissioner continues to assess custody plans for the child.

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Milly Alcock’s ‘punk rock’ Supergirl takes flight as DC bets big on the Woman of Tomorrow

Not too long after James Gunn and Peter Safran stepped up to lead DC Studios into the future, they were riffing about Supergirl. The Tom King comic series, "Supergirl: World of Tomorrow" was one of the ideas they were especially excited about, and Gunn had a very specific image in his head.