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3 weeks ago

Memorial Day 2026: Where to attend official ceremonies in WNC

This year, Memorial Day will be held on Monday, May 25, 2026, with several official ceremonies honoring fallen soldiers to be held in Western North Carolina. Find the best location for you.

Smiling man in a red shirt holds a 2025 winner plaque in front of a 'Best of Asheville' banner backdrop.

3 weeks ago

Best of Asheville invites the community to nominate local favorites

Nominations are open through June 10 for local businesses, people, places and services in Asheville and Western North Carolina.

A man and woman sit on outdoor concrete steps, smiling at the camera, with a colorful map and a white water bottle nearby, greenery behind them.

3 weeks ago

Biltmore, arts, hiking: Tourists explain what brings them to Asheville

Following Tropical Storm Helene, Asheville has struggled to regain its reputation as a premiere tourist destination. Nonetheless, tourists have kept coming. 828newsNOW asked a few visitors what inspired their visits to the Land of the Sky.

This Thursday, July 9, 2015 photo shows a Whataburger restaurant in San Antonio, Texas. The iconic Texas restaurant chain will not allow the open carrying of guns on its properties, taking a stand against a new law legalizing the practice. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)

3 weeks ago

Whataburger plans Asheville restaurant on Smokey Park Highway

Permit application filed with the city proposes converting the vacant Popeyes fast-food building into a Whataburger with a drive-thru

Rural road curving by trees and a white fence, with a red barn and blue sky in the distance. Mountains on the horizon.

4 weeks ago

Eliada opens counseling center to expand youth mental health care

New Asheville-area facility will offer trauma-informed therapy, equine services and medication management for children and families facing barriers to care

Side-by-side headshots: left a man with a beard and receding hairline in an orange prison shirt; right a smiling woman with light brown hair outdoors.

4 weeks ago

What happens next in the Fairview murder case?

Court hearings are scheduled June 4 in Buncombe County, where Star Grant and Devan Loving face first-degree murder and conspiracy charges

Outdoor air conditioner condenser unit on a concrete pad beside a brick wall and green lawn.

4 weeks ago

Repair or replace? Signs your HVAC system may need professional attention

If your air conditioner is not cooling evenly, making unusual noises or driving up energy bills, your HVAC system may need professional attention before summer heat arrives.

The North Carolina Department of Adult Correction is beginning the gradual closure of Craggy Correctional Center in Asheville

4 weeks ago

Craggy Correctional Center in Asheville to close by late summer

About 250 inmates will be transferred to other prisons while 77 employees are offered jobs elsewhere in Western North Carolina

Map of a town showing a proposed sidewalk route in purple (priority) along a highway, with an existing sidewalk in maroon and blue water features nearby.

4 weeks ago

Buncombe eyes millions in Helene recovery funds for damaged business corridors

Commissioners to hold first public hearing on proposed Swannanoa sidewalk, cleanup and revitalization projects

Travelers at Asheville Regional Airport will begin using new rental car counters on May 20 as part of the ongoing AVL Forward expansion project

4 weeks ago

Asheville Regional Airport opens new rental car counters

The relocation is the latest milestone in a multi-year expansion aimed at improving passenger flow and arrivals

Road Closed sign

4 weeks ago

I-26 East shut down near Asheville after RV fire

Emergency crews urged drivers to avoid the area and follow detours Monday afternoon

Infographic showing a color-coded U.S. rainfall forecast map for the next 7 days, with a drought-intensity legend and a separate drought map, issued May 18, 2026.

4 weeks ago

Hot, dry start to week in Asheville before scattered storms arrive

National Weather Service says highs will run 7–12 degrees above normal before a weak cold front brings scattered rain chances

Buncombe County Administration Building

4 weeks ago

Buncombe County sees surge in tax revenue, stable spending

County revenues climb 7.5% as capital projects and solid waste costs continue to grow

Road closed signs and orange traffic barriers blocking the street ahead

4 weeks ago

NCDOT launches Facebook page for I-26 Connector updates

Drivers can track construction progress, road closures and traffic changes tied to Asheville’s massive interstate project

Big Ivy and Shope Creek Progress

4 weeks ago

Pisgah National Forest still recovering months after Helene devastation

Federal officials say downed trees, damaged roads and watershed impacts continue to challenge restoration efforts

Graffiti-covered building wall with bright colors seen through foreground branches and cars nearby, urban scene.

4 weeks ago

Supporting southern artists: Local LGBTQ+ nonprofit plans collaborative fundraiser

The Campaign for Southern Equality has planned a multi-disciplinary, interactive community arts fundraiser at the Grey Eagle. Proceeds from the June 25 event will go to support LGBTQ+ artists.

Smoky Mountain Cinema storefront with blue metal awning and promotional banners outside the entrance, under a blue sky.

4 weeks ago

Mountain movie palaces: Smoky Mountain Cinema, Waynesville, NC

Smoky Mountain Cinema is an independent, three-screen movie theater tucked in the corner of a Waynesville shopping center. Despite its modest size, the theater is run with a colossal amount of experience.

Optometrist in a white coat smiling at a patient across a desk with a computer monitor in an eyeglasses clinic setting.

4 weeks ago

Why is preventive eye care so important?

Experts urge regular exams, UV protection and healthy habits to detect eye disease early

Asheville City Hall

4 weeks ago

Asheville seeks public input on major housing recovery funding shift

Proposal would boost storm recovery housing program from $3M to $22.2M

4 weeks ago

Why Strength Training Is Essential for Long-Term Health

Building muscle isn’t just for athletes. Experts say strength training supports healthy aging, mobility, and everyday energy.

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Montford Park Players: Iago, Desdemona, Emilia shine in uneven ‘Othello’

Two men in ornate historical costumes stand outdoors, looking upward toward the sky; one wears a white embroidered tunic with gold buttons and a red and green turban, the other a beige brocade outfit with a brown cloak and hat.

“Othello,” one of Shakespeare’s greatest tragedies, is now being performed by the Montford Park Players. Read our review for more.

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‘Doctor Who’ future uncertain as BBC scraps Christmas special and showrunner exits

The galaxy-hopping hero of "Doctor Who" has survived many narrow escapes and reinventions over more than six decades. But is time finally up for the BBC science fiction series that has entertained generations of fans?

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Things to do in Asheville and WNC: June 12-14

Crowd gathered on a wooden viewing platform overlooking a black bear sitting on rocks outside its enclosure in sunshine.

Festivals, concerts, stage productions, outdoor races and community events fill the June 12-14 weekend across Asheville, Black Mountain, Weaverville, Lake Lure and other WNC towns.

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Rob Reiner’s son Nick seeks money from trust parents left him for his defense in their killings

Rob Reiner's son Nick Reiner is seeking unpaid money from a trust his parents established for him, saying he needs it to help in his defense against charges that he killed them.

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