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Powered by women, ‘Wuthering Heights’ digs up $34.8 million at the box office for a No. 1 debut

Emerald Fennell's bold reimagining of "Wuthering Heights" brought crowds of women to movie theaters this weekend.

18 hours ago in Arts & Culture, Community, Entertainment, Lifestyle, Local, Music, On The Town, Outdoors, Photo

Beads galore: Snapshots from the Asheville Mardi Gras parade

The 2026 Asheville Mardi Gras parade took the South Slope by storm today. Despite rainy skies earlier that morning and the chill that followed, the streets were packed with Asheville friends, families and onlookers admiring a lively lineup of Mardi Gras krewes.

2 days ago in Arts & Culture, Entertainment, Lifestyle, Local, Perspectives

Oh bruther: ‘”Wuthering Heights”‘ is a frightful bore – 828reviewsNOW

Jacob Elordi and Margot Robbie are the stars of ""Wuthering Heights"," a romantic reimagining of the classic Emily Brontë novel by "Saltburn" director Emerald Fennell. Like a bad kiss, the film is dissatisfying and a little gross. Happy Valentine's Day.

2 days ago in Community, Entertainment, Lifestyle, Local, On The Town

Downtown Asheville streets to close for Mardi Gras parade

Parade route, schedule and parking details released

3 days ago in Entertainment, Sports

Taylor Swift rumors spiked ticket sales for Pebble Beach golf tournament

Pebble Beach had an extra buzz Friday morning with rumors swirling in the cool Pacific breeze Swift would be there to watch her fiancé, Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce, playing in the PGA Tour event that combines corporate CEOs and celebrities with golf's best.

3 days ago in Entertainment

After 800 episodes, ‘The Simpsons’ creators look back — and ahead

Eight hundred episodes, 37 seasons, and one four-fingered family that refuses to age. As "The Simpsons" hits a milestone few series have ever glimpsed this weekend, the architects behind Springfield are reflecting on the choices that turned crude 1987 shorts from "The Tracey Ullman Show" into a cultural juggernaut.

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Presidents Day 2026: Here’s what’s open and closed on the holiday

Government offices, the stock market and schools are closed Monday in observance of Presidents Day, but most big retailers are open. When in doubt, call ahead or look up more specific schedules online for stores in your neighborhood.

3 days ago in National

Inflation measure falls to nearly five-year low as gas prices fall and housing costs cool

A key measure of inflation fell to nearly a five-year low last month as apartment rental price growth slowed and gas prices fell, offering some relief to Americans grappling with the sharp cost increases of the past five years.

4 days ago in National

Federal authorities announce an end to the immigration crackdown in Minnesota

The immigration crackdown in Minnesota that led to mass detentions, protests and two deaths is coming to an end, border czar Tom Homan said Thursday.

5 days ago in National

Alex Murdaugh continues to insist he didn’t kill wife and son as he gets another day in court

Alex Murdaugh has admitted he is a thief, a liar, an insurance cheat, a drug addict and a bad lawyer. But even from behind bars he continues to adamantly deny he is a killer.

5 days ago in National

Trump administration says El Paso airspace closure was tied to Mexican cartel drones

The Federal Aviation Administration reopened the airspace around El Paso International Airport in Texas on Wednesday morning, just hours after it announced a 10-day closure that would have grounded all flights to and from the airport.

5 days ago in National

Attorney General Bondi will face questions from Congress on Epstein and investigation of lawmakers

Attorney General Pam Bondi will face questions from lawmakers Wednesday over the Justice Department's handling of files related to Jeffrey Epstein that have exposed sensitive private information about victims despite redaction efforts.

World

6 hours ago in World

Let the revelry begin: Rio mayor hands city’s key to King Momo as Carnival kicks off

The mayor of Rio de Janeiro gave King Momo the key to the Brazilian city on Friday, ushering in the symbolic Carnival monarch's five-day reign over the festivities.

4 days ago in World

Ukraine’s Vladyslav Heraskevych out of Winter Olympics over banned helmet honoring war dead

Ukrainian skeleton athlete Vladyslav Heraskevych, a likely medal contender at the Milan Cortina Games, was barred from racing Thursday after refusing a last-minute plea from the International Olympic Committee to not use a helmet that honors more than 20 athletes and coaches killed in his country's war with Russia.

5 days ago in World

Shooter in Canada kills 9 people and injures 25 others at a school and home

A shooting at a school in remote northern British Columbia left seven people dead, while two more were found dead at a nearby home, Canadian authorities said Tuesday. A woman believed by police to be the shooter was also found dead, apparently from a self-inflicted wound.

2 weeks ago in World

Measles outbreak in Mexico prompts health alert in World Cup host Jalisco

The Mexican state of Jalisco on Thursday issued a health alert and mandated the use of face masks in schools as a measles outbreak hit the state capital, a key host city for the upcoming 2026 FIFA World Cup.

2 weeks ago in World

Greek rescuers search for potential missing people after deadly migrant boat collision

Emotional medical staff on the Greek island of Chios on Wednesday have spoken of frantic efforts to identify the parents of injured children after an overnight collision between a coast guard patrol boat and a speedboat carrying migrants killed at least 15 people and injured more than two dozen others.

2 weeks ago in Features, World

A 13-year-old Australian boy swims for hours to save his mother and siblings who were swept away

A 13-year-old boy is credited with saving his family after he swam for four hours in choppy waters off the coast of Western Australia to alert authorities that his mother and two younger siblings had been swept away.

If you still didn't like the NBA's newest All-Star Game format, you probably just don't like All-Star games. That seemed to be the sports sphere's consensus after the U.S.-against-the-world, round-robin tournament Sunday produced three thrilling mini-games and several impressive individual performances.

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Presidents Day 2026: Here’s what’s open and closed on the holiday

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Two crashes snarl traffic in Candler area Monday afternoon

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Interstate 40 lane closure and Smokey Park Highway shutdown cause major delays

2 hours ago in Local

Woodfin event highlights $5.7M for flood resilience projects

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Gov. Josh Stein was in Woodfin on Monday to announce $5.7 million in state grants for eight flood resilience projects in the French Broad River Basin.

Gov. Stein says investments will help Western North Carolina rebuild “stronger and smarter”

3 hours ago in College, Education, Local, Sports

Go Bulldogs: Homecoming Weekend on its way to UNC Asheville

UNC Asheville Homecoming will be held on Friday, Feb. 20 and Saturday, Feb. 21 around campus and across Asheville.

3 hours ago in Community, Health & Wellness, Lifestyle, Local, On The Town

AdventHealth organizes community walk for heart health

This weekend, walk with your community in a celebration of healthy heart education at the Blue Ridge Mall in Hendersonville, N.C.

4 hours ago in Arts & Culture, Lifestyle, Local, On The Town

National arts and crafts summit to commence at Grove Park Inn this weekend

For nearly four decades, the world of arts and crafts has convened at The Omni Grove Park Inn in North Asheville for an all-out conference. The 39th annual Arts & Crafts Conference and Shows will be held this weekend, Feb. 20-22, at the famous hotel.

4 hours ago in Local, Politics

Buncombe County named in statewide voter registration inquiry

Officials say some workers falsely claimed to be election staff, submitted inaccurate registrations

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3 hours ago in Community, Health & Wellness, Lifestyle, Local, On The Town

AdventHealth organizes community walk for heart health

This weekend, walk with your community in a celebration of healthy heart education at the Blue Ridge Mall in Hendersonville, N.C.

4 hours ago in Arts & Culture, Lifestyle, Local, On The Town

National arts and crafts summit to commence at Grove Park Inn this weekend

18 hours ago in Arts & Culture, Community, Entertainment, Lifestyle, Local, Music, On The Town, Outdoors, Photo

Beads galore: Snapshots from the Asheville Mardi Gras parade

2 days ago in Arts & Culture, Entertainment, Lifestyle, Local, Perspectives

Oh bruther: ‘”Wuthering Heights”‘ is a frightful bore – 828reviewsNOW

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1 week ago in Features, Trending

3 fans. 60 Super Bowls. This might be their last time going to the big game

It just wouldn't feel like the Super Bowl for them if they weren't all there. And this might be the last time they all do it. That's what three old friends were coming to grips with just before this year's Super Bowl. The trio of octogenarians are the only fans left in the exclusive "never missed a Super Bowl" club.

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