3 weeks ago in Arts & Culture, Entertainment, Lifestyle, Local, Music, On The Town, ZZZ App Top Stories

Weirdos: Alt-rock band Five Eight, PINKEYE to play Grey Eagle

The alternative rock band Five Eight is joining forces with the Asheville punk outfit PINKEYE for a concert and multimedia showcase at The Grey Eagle this weekend.

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Body doubles: ‘Freakier Friday’ and ‘Nobody 2’ are subpar sequels – 828reviewsNOW

Two sequels are now playing in theaters: "Nobody 2," an action film followup to the 2021 Bob Odenkirk vehicle, and "Freakier Friday," a sequel to the Lindsay Lohan and Jamie Lee Curtis comedy made 22 years after the original. Read our reviews now.

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Scouting America highlights inclusivity, activities at Asheville event

Event features pinewood derby races, canoeing pool, rope bridge and more

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Old-time: Asheville celebrates 100 years of Appalachian music this autumn

"The Asheville Sessions: Celebrating 100 Years of Americana & Appalachia" will be held as a weekend-long series of events from Thursday, Nov. 6 to Sunday, Nov. 9 at venues across Asheville.

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Harvest Records celebrates 21st birthday with free brews and basement sale

The celebration will go on from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m., Saturday, Aug. 23 at 415 Haywood Road.

3 weeks ago in Crime & Safety, Local, ZZZ App Top Stories

Man charged in downtown Asheville knife attack

Stabbing victim sustains serious injury in assault at Atkinson Street home

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Asheville airport rebrands to highlight regional spirit

AVL's new design draws inspiration from the Blue Ridge Mountains and highlights community, adventure and passenger experience

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Have you seen Elijah Maney? Authorities seek leads

24-year-old Native American last seen near Lambert Branch Road in Cherokee

3 weeks ago in Sports

Boston Celtics sale is done. Bill Chisholm takes over as owner of NBA’s most-decorated franchise

The sale of the Boston Celtics was finalized on Tuesday, with private equity mogul Bill Chisholm taking over control of the NBA's most-decorated franchise from a group led by Wyc Grousbeck that had owned them for more than two decades.

3 weeks ago in National

Hurricane Erin forces evacuations on North Carolina’s Outer Banks, threatens dangerous rip currents

Although the storm is expected to stay offshore, evacuations were ordered on barrier islands along the Carolina coast as authorities warned the storm could churn up dangerous rip currents from Florida to the New England coast.

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No Buc-ee’s plans filed in Asheville despite online buzz, officials say

As rumors swirl, community members share excitement, concerns and speculation of possible sites

3 weeks ago in Housing, Local, ZZZ App Top Stories

Buncombe County property taxes due Sept. 1; interest begins Jan. 6

Payments may be made online, by mail, over the phone, at drop-off boxes or in person

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Nearly a year after Helene, some WNC roads still limited to local traffic

While Bat Cave, Chimney Rock and Lake Lure are reopening to visitors, closed roads remain a challenge

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Crash on I-40 near Candler snarls traffic

Wreck causes backups on side roads

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Study smarter, not harder: Tips for the new school ear

Learning how to study effectively is critical to academic success

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Stormy week: WNC faces rain, beaches flirt with Hurricane Erin

Scattered to numerous showers and thunderstorms expected through Tuesday night, with potential for flash flooding

3 weeks ago in Entertainment

Second trial in killing of rapper Young Dolph starts in Memphis

The trial of a man charged with organizing the daytime ambush killing of rapper Young Dolph at a Memphis bakery in November 2021 began on Monday.

3 weeks ago in Sports

Veteran Joe Flacco selected as Browns starting QB for season opener against Bengals on Sept. 7

After four weeks, Joe Flacco has emerged as the winner of the Cleveland Browns' four-way quarterback competition. The 40-year-old Flacco beat out Kenny Pickett and rookies Dillon Gabriel and Shedeur Sanders. Deshaun Watson is on the roster, but is expected to miss the season because of injuries.

3 weeks ago in Entertainment, Music

Busta Rhymes and Ricky Martin will make history at 2025 MTV VMAs. Here’s who is taking the stage

Rapper Busta Rhymes will receive the first ever MTV VMA Rock the Bells Visionary Award and Ricky Martin will be honored with the inaugural Latin Icon Award, the VMAs announced Monday.

3 weeks ago in Lifestyle

Cambridge Dictionary adds ‘skibidi’ and ‘tradwife’ among 6,000 new words

What the skibidi is happening to the English language? "Skibidi," pronounced SKIH-bih-dee, is one of the slang terms popularized by social media that are among more than 6,000 additions this year to the Cambridge Dictionary.