Listen Live

Entertainment

17 hours ago in Arts & Culture, Asheville History, Community, Entertainment, Lifestyle, Local, On The Town

George Masa documentary to make world premiere in Asheville

Black-and-white photo of a man sitting on a rustic, four-wheeled wooden cart with a steering wheel in a park with trees.

George Masa was a Japanese photographer whose pictures helped establish the Appalachian Trail and Great Smoky Mountains National Park. Despite his historical impact, little is known about Masa in his private life. In "A Life Reimagined: The George Masa Story," filmmaker Paul Bonesteel attempts to unearth the story of the legendary photographer.

21 hours ago in Entertainment

Book bans and attempted bans remain at record highs, with ‘Sold’ topping the list

Book bans and attempted bans remain at record highs, according to the American Library Association. And efforts to have titles removed have never been more coordinated or politicized.

22 hours ago in Entertainment

South Korean police seek to arrest K-pop mogul behind BTS

South Korean police said Tuesday they are seeking to arrest music mogul Bang Si-Hyuk, chairman of the agency behind K-pop supergroup BTS, as they expand an investigation into allegations that he illegally gained more than $100 million in an investor fraud scheme.

2 days ago in Entertainment, Trending

Singer D4vd charged with murder of 14-year-old Celeste Rivas Hernandez, found dismembered in his car

Singer D4vd has been charged with murder in the death of a 14-year-old girl who was last known to be alive nearly a year ago and whose dismembered and decomposed body was found in September in his apparently abandoned Tesla, prosecutors said Monday.

2 days ago in Entertainment

‘Lee Cronin’s The Mummy’ is no match for ‘Super Mario’ or ‘Hail Mary’ at the box office

"The Super Mario Galaxy Movie" and "Project Hail Mary" dominated the North American box office again this weekend, leaving "Lee Cronin's The Mummy" in third place for its debut.

2 days ago in Entertainment

Amy Winehouse’s father loses legal bid for funds friends made selling singer’s memorabilia

A London judge ruled Monday against the father of Amy Winehouse who sued his daughter's friends for profiting off the late singer's memorabilia.

National

22 hours ago in National

Pennsylvania high school history instructor named nation’s Teacher of the Year

A high school history teacher in Pennsylvania who helps students look inward to find their strengths and outward to find community inside and outside the classroom has been named the 2026 National Teacher of the Year.

2 days ago in National

And they’re off: Fastest Boston Marathon field ever has wind at its back as it starts the race

The fastest field in Boston Marathon history left Hopkinton on Monday morning for the 130th edition of the world's oldest and most prestigious annual marathon, riding cool weather and a tailwind on its 26.2-mile (42.1945-kilometer) journey to Copley Square.

6 days ago in National, Trending

Severe storms continue to produce heavy rain, lightning and flooding across parts of US

Storms barreling across the heart of the United States continued to threaten rain and pose flooding risks Thursday after causing at least one death when a man apparently was struck by lightning in Wisconsin.

6 days ago in National, Trending

Tiger Woods’ lawyer vows to fight subpoena for prescription records in DUI case

Tiger Woods ' attorney intends to fight an attempt by prosecutors to subpoena the golfer's prescription drug records following his arrest last month in Florida on suspicion of driving under the influence.

1 week ago in National

Swalwell exits California governor’s race after assault allegations as rivals seek his supporters

Democratic Rep. Eric Swalwell's abrupt exit from the race for California governor left his rivals scrambling to lock down his former supporters in a crowded contest with no clear leader, injecting more turmoil into the campaign to lead the nation's most populous state.

2 weeks ago in National

Soaring gas prices leads to biggest monthly inflation spike in four years in March

The largest monthly jump in gas prices in six decades caused a sharp spike in inflation in March, creating major challenges for the inflation-fighters at the Federal Reserve and heightening the political challenges of rising costs for the White House.

World

22 hours ago in Trending, World

Late Queen Elizabeth II’s legacy still looms over British monarchy 100 years after her birth

Queen Elizabeth II lives on at the Cool Britannia gift shop across the road from Buckingham Palace. Four years after the queen's death, the shop is doing a brisk business in mugs, tea towels and key rings bearing the likeness of Britain's longest-reigning monarch as the nation marks the centenary of her birth on Tuesday.

2 days ago in World

Japan warns of slightly increased risk of mega-quake after a 7.7-magnitude one

An earthquake registering a preliminary magnitude of 7.7 off northern Japan on Monday prompted a short-lived tsunami alert and the advisory of a higher risk of a possible mega-quake for coastal areas there.

6 days ago in World

Trump says Israel and Lebanon have agreed to a 10-day ceasefire

Israel and Lebanon have agreed to a 10-day ceasefire, President Donald Trump announced Thursday, two days after the countries held their first direct diplomatic talks in decades in Washington.

1 week ago in World

Trump says US military has blockaded Iranian ports to pressure Tehran

U.S. President Donald Trump said Monday that the American military had begun a blockade of Iranian ports as part of his effort to force Tehran to open the Strait of Hormuz and accept a deal to end the war that has raged for more than six weeks.

2 weeks ago in World

Trump warns a ‘whole civilization will die tonight’ if a deal with Iran isn’t reached

Airstrikes hit two bridges and a train station in Iran on Tuesday, and Iranian officials urged young people to form human chains to protect power plants, as U.S. President Donald Trump warned that a "whole civilization will die tonight" if Tehran does not meet his latest deadline for the Islamic Republic to agree to a deal that includes reopening the crucial Strait of Hormuz.

2 weeks ago in Trending, World

Artemis II kicks off trip around the moon after surpassing Apollo 13’s distance record

With the moon now filling their windows, the Artemis II astronauts kicked off their lunar flyby Monday, taking in magnificent views of the far side never before witnessed while setting a new distance record for humanity.

Trending

22 hours ago in Trending, World

Late Queen Elizabeth II’s legacy still looms over British monarchy 100 years after her birth

Queen Elizabeth II lives on at the Cool Britannia gift shop across the road from Buckingham Palace. Four years after the queen's death, the shop is doing a brisk business in mugs, tea towels and key rings bearing the likeness of Britain's longest-reigning monarch as the nation marks the centenary of her birth on Tuesday.

2 days ago in Sports, Trending

Defending champion John Korir breaks Boston Marathon record and Sharon Lokedi also repeats

John Korir outran the strongest field in Boston Marathon history and still had enough energy left to bounce around Boylston Street after learning he had blistered the course record, too.

News from 828NewsNOW

20 minutes ago in Crime & Safety, Local

Beneath the Blue Ridge: Detectives believed they were close to solving Virginia Olson’s killing

Fresh
White brick apartment building with a bright yellow front door and brick steps leading up to it, greenery on both sides, and a utility pole in the foreground.

Records show investigators pursued multiple suspects, searched an apartment and once traveled west believing they were nearing an arrest in the 1973 killing of Virginia Olson.

2 hours ago in Crime & Safety, Local

Suspect killed, officer injured in Asheville police shooting

Authorities say man opened fire on officers responding to Hendersonville Road call

17 hours ago in Arts & Culture, Asheville History, Community, Entertainment, Lifestyle, Local, On The Town

George Masa documentary to make world premiere in Asheville

Black-and-white photo of a man sitting on a rustic, four-wheeled wooden cart with a steering wheel in a park with trees.

George Masa was a Japanese photographer whose pictures helped establish the Appalachian Trail and Great Smoky Mountains National Park. Despite his historical impact, little is known about Masa in his private life. In "A Life Reimagined: The George Masa Story," filmmaker Paul Bonesteel attempts to unearth the story of the legendary photographer.

17 hours ago in Community, Local

USPS confirms relocation of Swannanoa post office

Residents await site details after Helene destroyed former building on U.S. 70

18 hours ago in Business, Education, Local

Asheville area students get hands-on look at construction careers

Western Carolina University student Tanner Drum demonstrated a robotic dog used on job sites. The Boston Dynamics “Spot” robot -- nicknamed “Catabox” -- can perform automated site walks, capture images, scan environments using lidar and generate 3D models.

Construction Career Day event highlights apprenticeships, workforce partnerships and high-tech tools shaping the industry

23 hours ago in Local

Pack Memorial Library mural project invites public input, volunteers

Three horizontal murals A–C on a gray wall, each a colorful collage of people, nature, and animals.

Asheville installation part of Paint NC’s goal to create art in all 100 counties

News

17 hours ago in Arts & Culture, Asheville History, Community, Entertainment, Lifestyle, Local, On The Town

George Masa documentary to make world premiere in Asheville

Black-and-white photo of a man sitting on a rustic, four-wheeled wooden cart with a steering wheel in a park with trees.

George Masa was a Japanese photographer whose pictures helped establish the Appalachian Trail and Great Smoky Mountains National Park. Despite his historical impact, little is known about Masa in his private life. In "A Life Reimagined: The George Masa Story," filmmaker Paul Bonesteel attempts to unearth the story of the legendary photographer.

22 hours ago in Lifestyle

What to know about psychedelic retreats, a booming business with few safety guardrails

Surging interest in the purported benefits of psychedelic drugs has given rise to books, documentaries and conferences dedicated to the mind-altering substances. Now add one more business to the list: psychedelic retreats.

2 days ago in Arts & Culture, Business, Community, Lifestyle, Local, Music, Native Advertising

White Horse rebuilt: Music venue gallops back to Black Mountain

Couple poses in front of a white signboard announcing a horse-riding event, smiling with arms around each other.

Just under four months after a section of White Horse Black Mountain collapsed during building renovation, the nonprofit music venue has reopened, with a full calendar of events on the way.

2 days ago in Lifestyle

To make hosting less stressful, strive for connection and not perfection

Inviting friends and family members over for a celebration, holiday or routine dinner provides an opportunity for connection, but pressure to serve good-tasting food in a clean and welcoming environment can deter many people from hosting or prevent them from being fully present with their guests when they do.

Now Playing

 

On the RIVER

Critter Corner

Every Thursday Jordan’s featuring an adoptable animal from Asheville Humane Society in Critter Corner

Homegrown on The River

Listen for tracks from WNC artists and bands.

Studio AVL

Listen to acoustic sessions with Homegrown artists

How to Listen to 98.1 The River

There are many ways to listen to 98.1 The River at home, in your car, or on the go.

Sign Up

Join the River Insiders Club

Homeward Bound of WNC

Homeward Bound of WNC

Features

1 week ago in Features, Trending

Happy 69th birthday to Fatou, the world’s oldest gorilla living in captivity

Fatou, the world's oldest gorilla living in captivity, celebrated her 69th birthday with a feast Monday, munching on cherry tomatoes, beets, leeks and lettuce at the Berlin Zoo.

98.1 The River
Copyright 2026 Saga Communications, Inc.
All rights reserved.
EEO Report | FCC Public File | FCC Applications
For assistance accessing public files, contact pfhelp@ashevillemediagroup.com
Privacy Policy | Terms of Use | Contests & Rules | Some images copyright AP, Clipart.com
Non-Discriminatory Advertising Letter | Advisory Public Notice - Non-Discriminatory Ad Contracts