News from 828NewsNOW

1 hour ago in Local, Politics

Midterm roundup: Cooper flips N.C. Senate seat; Sheriff Miller re-elected

Fresh
North Carolina Democratic Senate candidate Roy Cooper speaks at an election night event Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2026, in Raleigh, N.C. (AP Photo/Matt Ramey)

A full rundown of North Carolina midterm results

2 hours ago in Local, Politics

UPDATE: Kim Roney unseats Esther Manheimer as Asheville mayor

Updated
Kim Roney wins race for Asheville Mayor on Election Night on Nov. 3, 2026.

Roney wins with 58% of the vote, ending Manheimer's 13 years as mayor

5 hours ago in Local

Police: Black Mountain man reported missing since Oct. 31

The man's family told police that his last known location was in Marion.

9 hours ago in Local, Politics

How to check if your vote counted in North Carolina

Voted early, by mail or on Election Day? Here's how to check your ballot status

12 hours ago in Health & Wellness, Local

Flu-like, COVID-like ER visits tick up in Asheville area

State health officials report modest increases in WNC, while respiratory illness activity remains low statewide

Entertainment

2 days ago in Entertainment

Holiday gifts for movie lovers, from Robert Pattinson nesting dolls to a podcast’s perfume

Let's start with the bad news: That A24 Dior T-shirt that you may have seen on Robert Pattinson and Sabrina Carpenter? It's not for sale. But you know what is? A nesting-doll set featuring Pattinson's A24 movie characters, from "Primetime" and "The Drama" to "The Lighthouse" and "Good Time."

3 days ago in Entertainment, Native Advertising

November 2026 concert calendar: Live music in Asheville and WNC

From national touring acts to local and emerging artists, November’s concert calendar offers plenty of ways for Asheville and Western North Carolina communities to gather around live music.

4 days ago in Entertainment

Prosecutors drop felony charge against rapper Rick Ross in domestic violence case

Prosecutors have dropped a felony charge against rapper Rick Ross a month after he was arrested in Miami Beach when a woman he was living with told police he hit her, court records said.

5 days ago in Entertainment

Hugh Jackman, William Shatner and George Takei among those paying tribute to Patrick Stewart

The death of Patrick Stewart at 86 led to a slew of tributes, including from acting colleagues and even Marvel Studios. Known for his roles as Capt. Jean-Luc Picard in "Star Trek" and Professor Charles Xavier in the "X-Men" films, Stewart died in Los Angeles on Wednesday after what his spokesperson described as a "brief and poignant journey" with Alzheimer's disease and Lewy Body Dementia.

Now Playing

 

What's Happening

Classic Christmas, presented by Big Air Asheville

From classic artists like Brenda Lee and Ray Conniff, to modern day favorites from Michael Bublé and the Queen of Christmas herself, Mariah Carey.

Sign Up for the Rewind Rundown

Stay connected to Rewind 100.3 with emails about giveaways, community events and deals!

Asheville Deal

Save 50% on local restaurants, activities, events and more!

Rewind 100.3 App

Download the free, official Rewind 100.3 app!

Listen To Rewind 100.3 On Your Smart Speaker

Get The Commands to Activate Your Smart Speaker & Listen To Rewind 100.3

Stay Connected with Rewind

Sign up for the Rewind Rundown

Features

1 week ago in Features, Trending

‘Picasso of Pumpkin Carvers’ brings artistry to a Halloween tradition

When fall arrives and leaves start changing color, Mike Valladao, a systems engineer at a cybersecurity company, slips into his alter ego, "Farmer Mike," also known as the "Picasso of Pumpkin Carvers."