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Dangerous winter weather develops along NC-TN border

National Weather Service warns of hazardous commutes and wind chills below zero

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Newly sworn Asheville police officer charged with assault

Internal investigation launched after Palisades Circle incident

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Asheville police averaged two overdose calls per day in 2025

APD responded to 521 overdose incidents, down 187 from 2023 peak

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Voices for the voiceless: Buncombe’s Guardian ad Litem program seeks volunteers

About 325 children at a time rely on volunteers to speak for their best interests in court

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Strangeville: Linville Hermit disappearance remains a mystery

A man known locally as the Linville Hermit is said to have vanished from his mountain cabin in the 1800s. No official record exists, but the story has remained part of local folklore for generations.

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Asheville spa focuses on personalized cosmetic, wellness care

Mountain Radiance provides injectables, laser services and skincare treatments

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Killer double-feature: ‘How to Make a Killing’ and ‘Psycho Killer’ – 828reviewsNOW

Sometimes, the film release calendar feels like it's winking at you. This weekend marks the debut of "How to Make a Killing," a stylish thriller-comedy starring Glen Powell, and "Psycho Killer," a well-shot, poorly-written serial killer slasher. Read our reviews of the deadly duo for more.

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Flat Rock Playhouse blends performance, education, tradition in Asheville area

Producing theater draws more than 100,000 patrons annually with year-round performances and education programs

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Hikes of WNC: Beaver Lake Perimeter Loop

One of the most popular outdoor recreation spots in town is Beaver Lake. The North Asheville lake features a 2 mile trail around its perimeter, a popular, simple and scenic walk for all ages.

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At Green River Preserve, campers learn, explore in Blue Ridge Mountains

Cedar Mountain camp offers summer sessions, expeditions and school programs on 3,400 acres

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Garden camp in Asheville blends play, planting and purpose

The Educational Garden Project offers children outdoor learning, animal care and farm-to-table cooking experiences

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Odyssey ClayWorks brings art, education to Asheville community

Pottery studio offers classes, summer camps and programs for veterans and recovery participants

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Best 2026 Summer Camps in Asheville and WNC: New Guide Helps Parents Plan Early

828newsNOW launches a searchable resource for families planning summer activities and early camp registration.

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Tombstone Tales: Gig Young’s shocking murder‑suicide and his grave in WNC

Gig Young’s rise, fall and violent final act still echo from Manhattan to the mountains, where he’s buried under his real name.

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Phantom Lamp Theatre Company leans into its name with ghostly new show

A new theater company has emerged in Asheville from beyond the veil. Phantom Lamp Theatre Company will bring their first show, "Close Quarters," an original play by local playwright Abby Auman, to the stage for two weekends, Feb. 20 to March 1.

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Asheville appears more than 100 times in Epstein files

Documents include financial records, FBI briefings and redacted references to alleged local victims

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Costco’s withdrawal roils Asheville, spurs regional recruitment efforts

Officials in Canton and Henderson County publicly invite retail giant to consider new sites

2 days ago in Sports

Norway wins its 17th gold medal, breaking record for most golds won in a single Winter Olympics

Johannes Dale-Skjevdal of Norway was the only biathlete to hit all 20 of his targets in the 15-kilometer mass start race Friday and skied his way to gold — Norway's 17th gold medal of the Milan Cortina Winter Olympics — breaking the record for the most gold medals won by a nation at a single Winter Olympics.

2 days ago in National

Crews hope to resume recovery of 8 bodies from California avalanche after days of dangerous weather

Crews hope to resume efforts Friday to recover the bodies of eight people killed and one still missing in an avalanche in California's Sierra Nevada after days of dangerous weather that has hampered safe access to the area.

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Police search Mountbatten-Windsor’s former home a day after his arrest

Police continued on Friday to search the former home of Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, a day after he was arrested and held in custody for the best part of 11 hours on suspicion of misconduct in public office linked to his friendship with the late convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.