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Oscars variety pack: ‘Kokuho,’ ‘Cutting Through Rocks,’ ‘Sirāt’ – 828reviewsNOW
In advance of the 98th Academy Awards next month, take a deeper look at three lesser-seen films up for Oscar gold: "Cutting Through Rocks," a hopeful feminist documentary, "Kokuho," an epic Japanese drama, and "Sirāt," a weird, hypnotic road movie.
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Blasting planned at Asheville’s Carrier Park
Traffic to be halted temporarily Tuesday afternoon as work on MSD's Carrier Bridge Pump Station replacement project continues
3 weeks ago
Woodfin drug raid yields 5 pounds of meth, heroin and gun
Buncombe County deputies charge Tennessee woman after multi-agency investigation
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Wall Street stairs due for new ‘do as ADA solicits local mural
The Asheville Downtown Association is asking Asheville artists to submit their qualifications to redesign and install a mural on the staircase at 43 Wall St. The project is intended to increase pedestrian traffic and improve quality of life along the city street.
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Bat Cave fire chief invited to State of the Union
Chief Steve Freeman to be recognized for leadership during Tropical Storm Helene recovery
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Asheville City SC to host SheBelieves Cup watch party March 1
Olde London Road to serve as official gathering spot; club also seeks new in-stadium PA announcer
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Asheville Tourists eye April 21 opening day, tickets on sale today
Club unveils 2026 promotional schedule featuring fireworks, specialty jerseys and themed nights at newly renovated ballpark
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Dry, gusty conditions elevate wildfire risk in Asheville area
Humidity drops into teens in parts of region; rain and possible storms arrive late week
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Man arrested on fentanyl trafficking charges in West Asheville
Police say suspect found with more than 45 grams of fentanyl after trespassing call at Pisgah View Apartments
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Icy roads prompt delays, closures for Asheville area schools
North Buncombe schools closed; several Western North Carolina districts shift to remote learning
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Fringe Fest returns for its 24th weird year with over 70 arts events
The 24th Asheville Fringe Arts Festival will return to the city March 15-22, bringing more than 70 different experimental, offbeat, always-interesting arts events with it.
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Early voting continues across Buncombe County despite wintry weather
More than 13,500 ballots cast as turnout outpaces recent primaries; all 11 sites open through Feb. 28
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FEMA dispute stalls Asheville-area infrastructure projects
State asks court to force reinstatement of $200 million resilience program for North Carolina communities
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Power outages reported across Asheville area amid bitter cold
Hundreds of outages reported near New Leicester Highway and Lake Lure
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Asheville seeks public input on French Broad, Azalea park rebuilds
Community workshop Feb. 28 to focus on Azalea area and French Broad River redesign after Helene flooding
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People at Work: Hayler on a path between film reviews and food runs
23-year-old creative writing student prepares for graduation while working the floor at Pizza Mind
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Icy roads create hazardous travel conditions across Asheville area
Drivers report vehicles sliding off roads and poor visibility
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UPDATED: Wintry weather triggers school delays, remote learning
Schools across Asheville area adjust schedules because of wintry weather
3 weeks ago
Dangerous winter weather develops along NC-TN border
National Weather Service warns of hazardous commutes and wind chills below zero
3 weeks ago
Newly sworn Asheville police officer charged with assault
Internal investigation launched after Palisades Circle incident
