3 weeks ago in Health & Wellness, Local, ZZZ App Top Stories

Measles, chickenpox cases trigger Buncombe County alert

Asheville area health officials stress vaccination as county investigates possible exposures

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

APD detective uncovers massive apartment fraud network

Three days after Masieuh Dewayne Morgan, 19, was arrested on 25 felony counts, Asheville Police Department detective Aaron Buyanovsky spoke with 828newsNOW to shed light on the web of fraud that led to Morgan's apprehension.

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

Prescribed burn planned in Cades Cove this week

National Park Service plans 900-acre burn Jan. 7-8, weather permitting

3 weeks ago in Health & Wellness, Local, ZZZ App Top Stories

Three measles cases confirmed in Asheville area

Health officials say siblings were exposed during recent travel; possible exposure reported at Mission Hospital ER

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UNC Asheville removes ‘Batland’ art installation from Five Points woods

Early this morning, just two weeks after the public installation was erected, University of North Carolina Asheville officials took down "Batland," an outdoor art gallery and scavenger hunt featuring hand-painted bats by over 25 local artists.

3 weeks ago in Entertainment, Trending

Nicole Kidman and Keith Urban are officially divorced after 19 years of marriage

Nicole Kidman and Keith Urban are divorced and legally single. A Nashville, Tennessee, judge on Tuesday issued an order dissolving the 19-year marriage of the Oscar-winning actor and the Grammy-winning country singer.

3 weeks ago in National

Fifth anniversary of the Jan. 6 attack brings fresh division to the Capitol

Five years ago outside the White House, outgoing President Donald Trump told a crowd of supporters to head to the Capitol — "and I'll be there with you" — in protest as Congress was affirming the 2020 election victory for Democrat Joe Biden.

3 weeks ago in Entertainment

Sydney Sweeney box-office hit ‘The Housemaid’ to get a sequel

After just two and half weeks of release, the Sydney Sweeney box-office hit "The Housemaid" is getting a sequel. Lionsgate announced Tuesday that it will start production on "The Housemaid's Secret" later this year.

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

Local bar to host Billy Strings lookalike contest for floor tickets

To mark acclaimed bluegrass musician Billy Strings' upcoming Asheville tour dates, a local bar will host their second annual Billy Strings Look-Alike Contest. The winner will score floor tickets to the musician's Feb. 14 concert.

3 weeks ago in Community, Health & Wellness, Lifestyle, Local, ZZZ App Top Stories

YMCA spotlights free mentorship program for National Mentoring Month

Reach & Rise is a free mentorship program for youths age 6 to 17 offered through the YMCA. The local YMCA chapter, YMCA of Western North Carolina, is encouraging community members to come onboard as mentors this January, National Mentoring Month.

3 weeks ago in Lifestyle

6 therapist-approved mental health tips to kick off the new year

Rula offers six therapist-approved mental health tips for the new year, emphasizing self-reflection, energy management, and setting achievable goals.

3 weeks ago in National, Trending

The Latest: After briefing, Johnson says he doesn’t expect US troops to deploy to Venezuela

Secretary of State Marco Rubio and other top officials briefed leaders in Congress late Monday on the striking military operation in Venezuela...

3 weeks ago in Entertainment, Sports

NASCAR commissioner Steve Phelps resigns after inflammatory texts revealed in trial

NASCAR Commissioner Steve Phelps on Tuesday announced his resignation after more than 20 years with the top racing series in the United States...

3 weeks ago in National

Rep. Doug LaMalfa of California dies, reducing GOP’s narrow control of the House to 218-213

Republican Doug LaMalfa, a seven-term U.S. representative from California, has died, GOP officials said Tuesday. He was 65.

3 weeks ago in National, Trending

Wall Street opens mixed as crude oil prices continue to climb

Stocks are off to a mixed start on Wall Street. The S&P 500 edged up 0.1% in the first few minutes of trading Tuesday. The Dow Jones Industrial Average was essentially...

3 weeks ago in Trending, World

Security forces clash with protesters in Iran’s main market as at least 35 killed in demonstrations

Protesters angry over Iran's ailing economy conducted a sit-in Tuesday at Tehran's Grand Bazaar, witnesses said, with security forces ultimately firing...

3 weeks ago in Entertainment, Lifestyle

The coolest technology from Day 1 of CES 2026

Nvidia, AMD and Intel all had important chip and AI platform announcements on the first day of CES 2026, but all audiences wanted to see more of was...

3 weeks ago in Business, Community, Local, Outdoors, ZZZ App Top Stories

Stump dump proposal spurs debate among Leicester area residents

Supporters cite storm debris needs; opponents question long-term effects on health and property values

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

What to know about North Carolina’s March 3 primary election

Registration, early voting and absentee deadlines set in Buncombe County

3 weeks ago in Asheville History, Local, ZZZ App Top Stories

Historic Churches of WNC: Jones Temple AME Zion

Founded in the late 19th century, Jones Temple AME Zion stands as a link to Waynesville’s historic Black community and one of the oldest church buildings still in use in Haywood County.