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2 hours ago in Entertainment, Trending
Paul McCartney helps Stephen Colbert say goodbye to ‘The Late Show’ in ambitious final show
Stephen Colbert chatted with Paul McCartney and joined him on stage for a raucous performance of "Hello, Goodbye" on the final broadcast of CBS' "The Late Show" on Thursday night, a bittersweet farewell for a canceled show that still had a few barbs left for the network that ended its 33-year run.
3 hours ago in Sports, Trending
2-time NASCAR champ Kyle Busch dies at 41 after being hospitalized with a ‘severe illness’
Kyle Busch, a two-time Cup Series champion who won more races than anyone across NASCAR's three national series, has died. He was 41. The Busch Family, Richard Childress Racing and NASCAR issued a joint statement Thursday saying Busch died after being hospitalized. No cause of death was given.
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17 minutes ago in Crime & Safety, Local
Buncombe detention officer fired, charged in criminal investigation
Former detention officer held on $10,000 bond as criminal investigation continues
3 hours ago in Local, Outdoors
Summer in Asheville and WNC: A guide to day trips, waterfalls, festivals and more
Families, visitors and locals can find ideas for Blue Ridge Parkway drives, swimming holes, dog-friendly outings, live music and summer events across the mountains.
4 hours ago in Local
Faster buses or closer stops? Asheville puts transit choices to the public
Survey open through June 28 as officials seek rider feedback on trade-offs
5 hours ago in Local, Native Advertising
Road trip ready? These apps can help Memorial Day travelers dodge delays
In the Asheville area, I-26, I-40 and the Pigeon River Gorge could see heavy traffic through the holiday weekend
21 hours ago in Crime & Safety, Local
Drug trafficking suspect hit with laundry list of felony charges
Jacob Lee Beasley, 36, was arrested by Asheville Police Department officers today on 12 different charges, many for drug trafficking.
21 hours ago in Business, Local, Metal Roofing & Siding Expert
Why education matters when choosing metal roofing and siding
Best Buy Metals says informed decisions start with understanding materials, use and long-term value -- not just price
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2 days ago in Lifestyle
Plastic bags don’t go in the recycling bin. What should you do instead?
Soft, stretchy plastics can make up grocery bags, bubble wrap and more. They're impossible to avoid and harder still to properly dispose of. If thrown in the trash, they can take up to hundreds of years to degrade in landfills and release harmful microplastics into the environment.
2 days ago in Arts & Culture, Community, Lifestyle, Local, On The Town, Outdoors
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.
3 days ago in Arts & Culture, Community, Lifestyle, Local, On The Town, Perspectives
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.
4 days ago in Entertainment, Music
Ella Langley dominates the ACM Awards and Cody Johnson wins entertainer of the year
Cody Johnson won entertainer of the year, but it was Ella Langley's night from the start. The first honor of the Academy of Country Music Awards Sunday was for the coveted song of the year, given to Langley for the crossover hit "Choosin' Texas," presented to her by Michael Bublé.
