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3 weeks ago

Dangerous winter weather develops along NC-TN border

National Weather Service warns of hazardous commutes and wind chills below zero

Paul Anthony Duvernay III

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Newly sworn Asheville police officer charged with assault

Internal investigation launched after Palisades Circle incident

The Asheville Police Department responded to 521 overdose-related calls in 2025

3 weeks ago

Asheville police averaged two overdose calls per day in 2025

APD responded to 521 overdose incidents, down 187 from 2023 peak

3 weeks ago

Voices for the voiceless: Buncombe’s Guardian ad Litem program seeks volunteers

About 325 children at a time rely on volunteers to speak for their best interests in court

3 weeks ago

Strangeville: Linville Hermit disappearance remains a mystery

A man known locally as the Linville Hermit is said to have vanished from his mountain cabin in the 1800s. No official record exists, but the story has remained part of local folklore for generations.

Mountain Radiance Medical Spa

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Asheville spa focuses on personalized cosmetic, wellness care

Mountain Radiance provides injectables, laser services and skincare treatments

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Killer double-feature: ‘How to Make a Killing’ and ‘Psycho Killer’ – 828reviewsNOW

Sometimes, the film release calendar feels like it's winking at you. This weekend marks the debut of "How to Make a Killing," a stylish thriller-comedy starring Glen Powell, and "Psycho Killer," a well-shot, poorly-written serial killer slasher. Read our reviews of the deadly duo for more.

Flat Rock Playhouse

3 weeks ago

Flat Rock Playhouse blends performance, education, tradition in Asheville area

Producing theater draws more than 100,000 patrons annually with year-round performances and education programs

3 weeks ago

Hikes of WNC: Beaver Lake Perimeter Loop

One of the most popular outdoor recreation spots in town is Beaver Lake. The North Asheville lake features a 2 mile trail around its perimeter, a popular, simple and scenic walk for all ages.

Green River Preserve

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At Green River Preserve, campers learn, explore in Blue Ridge Mountains

Cedar Mountain camp offers summer sessions, expeditions and school programs on 3,400 acres

Educational Garden Project

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Garden camp in Asheville blends play, planting and purpose

The Educational Garden Project offers children outdoor learning, animal care and farm-to-table cooking experiences

Odyssey ClayWorks

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Odyssey ClayWorks brings art, education to Asheville community

Pottery studio offers classes, summer camps and programs for veterans and recovery participants

3 weeks ago

Best 2026 Summer Camps in Asheville and WNC: New Guide Helps Parents Plan Early

828newsNOW launches a searchable resource for families planning summer activities and early camp registration.

3 weeks ago

Tombstone Tales: Gig Young’s shocking murder‑suicide and his grave in WNC

Gig Young’s rise, fall and violent final act still echo from Manhattan to the mountains, where he’s buried under his real name.

3 weeks ago

Phantom Lamp Theatre Company leans into its name with ghostly new show

A new theater company has emerged in Asheville from beyond the veil. Phantom Lamp Theatre Company will bring their first show, "Close Quarters," an original play by local playwright Abby Auman, to the stage for two weekends, Feb. 20 to March 1.

Epstein Asheville documents

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Asheville appears more than 100 times in Epstein files

Documents include financial records, FBI briefings and redacted references to alleged local victims

3 weeks ago

Costco’s withdrawal roils Asheville, spurs regional recruitment efforts

Officials in Canton and Henderson County publicly invite retail giant to consider new sites

Southeastern Container will invest $31 million to modernize and expand its headquarters and manufacturing operations in Buncombe County, adding 12 jobs and increasing production capacity at its Enka-Candler facility, company and local officials announced Thursday.

3 weeks ago

Southeastern Container to invest $31M in Buncombe expansion

Enka-based manufacturer to add 12 jobs, boost production capacity and modernize facility

3 weeks ago

Woman charged in fatal West Asheville motorcycle crash

Motorcyclist killed after collision at New Leicester Highway and Eliada Home Road

3 weeks ago

Deputy hurt in crash while responding to call in Barnardsville

Buncombe County deputy taken to Mission Hospital with minor injuries after patrol vehicle hits tree

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Ryan Coogler aware of potential Oscar history ahead but focused on ‘Sinners’ team before ceremony

Ryan Coogler understands what Sunday night could mean for Oscar history. He's just not dwelling on it. Instead, the Oscar-nominated filmmaker is looking forward to spending one more night with his "Sinners" collaborators who helped bring the film to life.

2 days ago in Entertainment, Music

Morrissey calls off concert in Spain after local festivities deprived him of sleep

British rock star Morrissey won't perform a concert in Valencia after festivities in the Spanish city kept him from getting a proper night's rest, the former frontman of The Smiths said Thursday.

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US forecasts blizzard, polar vortex, heat dome and atmospheric river all at once

Days of downpours have begun in Hawaii. The Southwest will soon bake with day after day of record 100-degree-plus (38 Celsius-plus) heat. Two storms will dump snow by the foot over northern Great Lakes states. And the dreaded polar vortex will again invade the Midwest and East with soul-crushing Arctic chill. This forecast of extremes comes as weather whiplash has already hit much of the East.

3 days ago in Entertainment

Two long-lost episodes of ‘Doctor Who’ have been found. Fans will soon be able to watch them

Over six decades of "Doctor Who," the intergalactic adventurer's adversaries have included evil robots, rampaging Yeti — and the BBC, which erased many early episodes of the now-iconic sci-fi TV series. A film charity announced Friday that it has found two previously lost 1960s episodes among the possessions of a deceased collector.

4 days ago in Entertainment

Oscars preview: Producers tease ‘KPop Demon Hunters’ and ‘Sinners’ celebrations

The producers behind the 98th Academy Awards have set out to celebrate not just the hit song "Golden" from "KPop Demon Hunters", but the cultural phenomenon of the film itself. That logic is why the only other nominated song that will get a moment on the broadcast is "I Lied to You," from "Sinners," a blockbuster hit and the most-nominated film of all time.