4 weeks ago in Education, Local, ZZZ App Top Stories

Mars Hill University names Tracy Parkinson as next president

Longtime provost to succeed retiring President Tony Floyd after national search

4 weeks ago in Local, Sports, ZZZ App Top Stories

Asheville City eliminated from U.S. Open Cup in penalty shootout

Blues' late equalizer not enough as One Knoxville advances

4 weeks ago in Local, Outdoors, ZZZ App Top Stories

Burn ban fails to stop surge in North Carolina wildfires

Officials urge caution as North Carolina wildfire count climbs past 600

4 weeks ago in Gardening Guide, Local, Outdoors, ZZZ App Top Stories

828newsNOW launches ‘Garden Anywhere’ guide for Asheville and WNC gardeners

New resource offers gardening solutions for small spaces, tailored to the region’s mountain climate.

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April concert calendar: Live music in Asheville this month

Your go‑to guide for the best live music happening around town this month.

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Hear, hear: Walter Ear named Capital Management Director for city

Walter Ear, previously the interim Capital Management Director for the city of Asheville, has officially been named to the position as of March 30, 2026.

4 weeks ago in Local, Sports, ZZZ App Top Stories

Open Cup clash tonight: Asheville City vs. One Knoxville

Blues look to build on historic first-round upset with 7 p.m. kickoff at Greenwood Field

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Asheville chalk art dispute sparks First Amendment challenge

Artist warned of fines after years of public street drawings

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Buncombe County weighs affordable housing proposals totaling $8.6M

Proposals could add 655 units, but several face financing hurdles ahead of April decisions

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Buncombe County’s BC Alerts system back online

Residents must re-enroll to receive emergency notifications through new platform

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Marion woman charged in McDowell County wildfire

Jumping Branch Fire grows to 185 acres near Marion, crews hold 20% containment

4 weeks ago in Local, ZZZ App Top Stories

Two Asheville disability service nonprofits merge operations

Irene Wortham Center to absorb Liberty Corner Enterprises, expanding long-term care

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Senior living communities grow in popularity among older adults

Maintenance-free lifestyles, social opportunities and added safety draw residents seeking connection and support

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Storm chances increase across WNC as drought, wildfires persist

Above-normal temperatures continue in Asheville area while firefighters work to contain active blazes

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Are ‘Ready or Not 2’ and ‘They Will Kill You’ the same movie? – 828reviewsNOW

In the latest case of ironic movie calendar confluence, two bloody movies about a pair of sisters battling satanic death cults were released inside a week of each other. Despite the oddly specific similarities of their premises, one is far more successful than the other.

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Asheville to celebrate Arbor Day with RAD tree-planting event

Next Saturday, Asheville residents are invited to celebrate Arbor Day in the River Arts District, planting trees, receiving seedlings and learning to care for local ecosystems at a free riverside celebration.

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Renowned mathematician to give UNC Asheville lecture with local actors

Later this week, the University of North Carolina Asheville Department of Mathematics and Statistics will hold its annual Parsons Lecture, bringing Middlebury College professor Stephen Abbott to campus for a lecture examining the intersection of theatre and math.

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

APD announces ‘Speed a Little. Lose a Lot.’ traffic safety program

The Asheville Police Department is joining agencies across North Carolina in the "Speed a Little. Lose a Lot." traffic safety campaign. The North Carolina Governor's Highway Safety Program will run from Monday, March 30 to Sunday, April 5.

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Community invited to help reimagine storm-damaged Owen Park

Residents can share ideas tonight as Buncombe County begins two-phase rebuilding plan

4 weeks ago in Business, Fencing Expert, Lifestyle, ZZZ App Top Stories

Spring fencing projects take off as homeowners upgrade yards

Homeowners seek privacy, safety and curb appeal