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White Ford police SUV parked in front of a building with yellow police tape across the scene, 'POLICE' graphic on the side.

2 days ago

Police data shows mixed crime trends across Asheville area

March data shows upticks in some categories, declines in others across Buncombe and Henderson counties

3 days ago

Hikes of WNC: Devil’s Courthouse

Don't let the name fool you. Devil's Courthouse on the Blue Ridge Parkway boasts some truly angelic views, even if the hike up is hellish on the calves. Read more in our hiking guide.

3 days ago

Fitness and mental health: Why movement improves mood

Regular exercise does more than strengthen the body. Research shows movement can reduce stress, improve mood, and support long-term mental health.

The city is moving forward with early planning to dispose of surplus properties, including the historic fire station at 300 Merrimon Ave.

3 days ago

Asheville evaluates surplus city properties for potential lease, redevelopment

City explores lease, sale and donation options as officials assess underutilized assets, including 91 Riverside Drive, former fire station

Granite grave marker in a sunny cemetery, reads Theodore Sum­mey Morrison (1852–1926) and Ella Davidson Morrison (1851–1939) with other worn headstones nearby.

3 days ago

Tombstone Tales: Ella Morrison shaped Asheville institutions

Buried at Riverside Cemetery, Ella Morrison left a lasting mark on Asheville’s civic life.

Hendersonville Theatre sign on a stone building with an events board listing April shows and dates outdoors under a blue sky

4 days ago

‘Much Ado About Nothing’ at Hendersonville Theatre is a pop-punk pleasure

Hendersonville Theatre concludes their very funny take on William Shakespeare's "Much Ado About Nothing" this weekend, with performances scheduled for 7 p.m. on April 24 and 3 p.m. on April 25-26.

Woman in a blue blouse speaks into a microphone at a wooden podium with a university seal, outdoors.

4 days ago

UNC Asheville dedicates Oscar Wong Memorial Garden to late Highland Brewing founder

Oscar Wong, the late founder of Highland Brewing Company renowned as the "Godfather of Asheville craft beer," was memorialized with a garden at the University of North Carolina Asheville this week.

Brick building façade with an arched red sign reading 'Biltmore Crossing Gemelli Italian' and smaller tenant plaques below.

4 days ago

Italian restaurant Gemelli brings new life to historic Biltmore Village building

Gemelli Italian restaurant is serving up community and recovery in Biltmore Village. As the historic Asheville business sector rebuilds from damage caused by Tropical Storm Helene, Gemelli has brought new life to one of its oldest buildings.

Red-tiled roof of a beige brick house, with a white arched entryway and large window with grid panes.

4 days ago

How metal roofing can help reduce summer cooling bills

Advances in coatings and airflow design boost efficiency

Cesar Hernandez delivered a sacrifice fly in the 10th inning to lift the Asheville Tourists to a 7-6 win over the Greenville Drive on Thursday night, giving Asheville its first home victory of the season.

4 days ago

Hernandez’s sac fly lifts Tourists past Drive in 10 innings

Asheville secures first home win of season with 7-6 victory

Nighttime fire engulfs a graffiti-covered building; flames and smoke erupt from the roof as firefighters spray water from hoses.

4 days ago

Another setback for Salvage Station as fire damages new location

Smoke prompts return Friday morning as overnight blaze leaves Lyman Street building with significant damage

Exterior view of Buncombe County Schools building with a circular logo and white lettering on red brick under a clear blue sky

5 days ago

May 1 rally shifts Buncombe County Schools to teacher workday

Buncombe County Schools has announced that schools will close for a teacher workday on Friday, May 1, the date of a statewide educator rally in Raleigh, N.C., citing safety concerns.

Outdoor wooden stage with a banner reading 'The Wonderful Wizard of Oz' against a backdrop of green trees and a clear blue sky.

5 days ago

State of Asheville stages: Montford Park Players

Over a year and a half after the widespread devastation of Tropical Storm Helene, which hobbled business, tourism and the arts across Western North Carolina, 828newsNOW takes a look at how the theater community has recovered. First up, the Montford Park Players.

Group of professionals in suits and business attire shovel dirt at a construction site, with a large yellow excavator in the background.

5 days ago

Ground broken on long-awaited I-26 Connector in Asheville

$1.8B project aims to ease congestion, improve safety and link key regional corridors by 2031

Dry, cracked soil with small weeds and scattered leaves along a rough, rocky surface.

5 days ago

Drought persists across Asheville area as rain relief expected this weekend

More than 238,000 in Buncombe County affected as state officials maintain burn ban amid dry, windy conditions

5 days ago

Survey targets Western North Carolina business recovery after Helene

Third in series examines economic conditions 18 months after storm

Creamy pasta dish with shrimp, sliced chicken, onions, zucchini, and other vegetables on a pink plate.

5 days ago

Fork & Dagger: That torta. That queso. Those fries.

Ay Caramba in North Asheville delivers way more than your typical Mexican menu -- and it’s worth branching out

Just Economics logo featuring a green sprout and the tagline creating sustainable livelihoods.

6 days ago

Just Economics executive director plans to step down

Vicki Meath to leave role later this year after 16 years guiding Western North Carolina nonprofit

6 days ago

Things to do in Asheville and WNC: April 24-26

Local favorites and seasonal events highlight a busy weekend across the 828.

Storefront window with a large blue portrait of a woman on the left, a car in front, and two people inside the yellow-lit space on the right (one bowing, one wearing a headscarf).

6 days ago

Man killed in Asheville officer-involved shooting identified

State investigators probe incident that left officer hurt on Hendersonville Road

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Different Strokes! produces latest work by local playwright Travis Lowe

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This June, Different Strokes! Performing Arts Collective will debut the latest play by local writer/actor Travis Lowe, "Love and Other Vices."

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Man pleads guilty to plotting attack on a Taylor Swift concert in Vienna

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Michael Jackson streams skyrocket after ‘Michael’ biopic opening weekend, up 95% in the US

Michael Jackson once sang "Don't Stop 'Til You Get Enough." For fans of the King of Pop's music, it's words to live by: Streams of his catalog jumped 95% in the U.S. over the weekend when compared with the same dates the previous weekend.

1 day ago in Entertainment

Nedra Talley Ross, the last surviving member of the 1960s bee-hived pop band the Ronettes, dies

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Melanie C says she’s bringing joy to the club with ‘Sweat,’ an athletic album from the Spice Girl

Get your heart pumpin'. She'll make you "Sweat." Such is the promise sung by the artist known as Melanie C, or Mel C and Sporty Spice of the game-changing '90s girl group Spice Girls, in the lead single from her ninth album of the same name.

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