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5 things to consider before adding outdoor lighting to your garden

From design planning to fixture choices, experts say thoughtful lighting creates a more natural, inviting landscape

4 weeks ago

Black bass fishing fuels $2.6B impact in North Carolina

State report finds bass most popular catch, outpacing Mountain trout and other inland species

4 weeks ago

Tourists rally late to beat Emperors 4-3 in season opener

Nunez delivers clutch double as Asheville erases late deficit

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Warm, springlike weather for Easter — but don’t forget the umbrella

Mild temperatures give way to cooler air and possible frost early next week in Asheville area

4 weeks ago

Senior living activities boost health, happiness

Movie nights, hobby clubs, and group outings combat loneliness and foster friendships

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Lightning-sparked fire on Old Fort Mountain mostly contained at 1 acre

Helicopter drops stop spread near Kitsuma Trail; larger Jumping Branch Fire remains active near Marion

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Buncombe County eyes $500M-plus budget amid rising costs

Early plan includes new positions, higher education funding and growing public safety costs

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Owl cam: NC Wildlife Resources Commission puts owlet hatch on display

Have you ever seen an owlet hatch? The North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission wants to allow you to see just that with their "Barn Owlet Watch 2026" livestream.

4 weeks ago

Fork & Dagger: A long-delayed visit to Oyster House pays off

West Asheville spot delivers standout seafood and a sense of old Asheville charm

4 weeks ago

Overturned milk truck shuts down I-40 West

Spill impacts Muddy Creek near McDowell-Burke line as crews work to contain damage and reopen highway

4 weeks ago

Things to do in Asheville and WNC: April 3-5

A comedy festival, a new art walk and a long-running sunrise service are all on the docket this weekend in WNC.

4 weeks ago

Introducing HAYNES Construction Group

MB HAYNES has announced the creation of HAYNES Construction Group, bringing two general construction services together under one unified name.

4 weeks ago

Ready for a run? April race calendar in Asheville and WNC

Racers, walkers and fun runners alike have plenty of races to choose from in Asheville and Western North Carolina this month. From craft brew relays to egg hunt 5Ks, read about the quirks, themes and distances of them all in our April race calendar.

4 weeks ago

Walking in Wolfe’s footsteps: Asheville tour brings literary past to life

Downtown experience highlights sites, stories and history that shaped the famed novelist

4 weeks ago

Mars Hill University names Tracy Parkinson as next president

Longtime provost to succeed retiring President Tony Floyd after national search

4 weeks ago

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

Blues' late equalizer not enough as One Knoxville advances

4 weeks ago

Burn ban fails to stop surge in North Carolina wildfires

Officials urge caution as North Carolina wildfire count climbs past 600

4 weeks ago

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.

4 weeks ago

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.

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Different Strokes! produces latest work by local playwright Travis Lowe

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

13 hours ago in Entertainment

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

A man accused of pledging allegiance to the Islamic State group and plotting to attack one of superstar singer Taylor Swift's concerts in Vienna nearly two years ago pleaded guilty as his trial began on Tuesday, his lawyer said.

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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.

2 days ago in Entertainment

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

Nedra Talley Ross, the last surviving member of the 1960s bee-hived pop band the Ronettes, who sang the enduring hits "Be My Baby," "Baby I Love You" and "Walking in the Rain" alongside her cousins, has died. She was 80.

2 days ago in Entertainment, Music

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.