2 weeks ago in Local, ZZZ App Top Stories

Asheville offers free ‘Calls From Santa’ for young children

Organizers say program provides a special North Pole experience for little ones

2 weeks ago in Crime & Safety, Local, ZZZ App Top Stories

Arrest made in fatal Amboy Road shooting

Police charge 22-year-old with first-degree murder in Asheville’s sixth homicide of 2025

2 weeks ago in Education, Local, ZZZ App Top Stories

Wintry mix delays start of classes in some Asheville area schools

See if your school has adjusted start times because of the weather

2 weeks ago in Arts & Culture, Entertainment, Lifestyle, Local, Perspectives, ZZZ App Top Stories

5 new movies to see, stream or skip in December 2025 – 828reviewsNOW

The end of the year is almost here, but there are still movies coming out left and right. From animated sequels to Christmas comedies to Netflix dramas, here are five new movies to see, stream or skip this December.

3 weeks ago in Crime & Safety, Local, ZZZ App Top Stories

Suspect in deadly stabbing captured in Jackson County

Buncombe County Sheriff's Office says brothers were found with stab wounds in incident near Madison County line

3 weeks ago in Local, Outdoors, ZZZ App Top Stories

Cold rain for most, snow for some as system moves into WNC

Precipitation begins after midnight, starting as a brief mix before turning to rain and mountain snow

3 weeks ago in Community, Local, ZZZ App Top Stories

Swannanoa Small Area Plan workshop draws hundreds

Second in-person workshop set for Dec. 8, with online option open to residents unable to attend

3 weeks ago in Asheville History, Local, Native Advertising, ZZZ App Top Stories

Tombstone Tales: Riverside grave with bold confession

ASHEVILLE, N.C. — Riverside Cemetery is known for its monuments, the Southern writers who draw visitors from around the country…

3 weeks ago in Lifestyle, Local, Outdoors, ZZZ App Top Stories

Hikes of WNC: Christmount Loop

The choose-your-own-adventure trails in the woods around the Christmount community of Black Mountain are steep, but their features are charmingly eclectic, making for a dynamic and diverse hiking experience.

3 weeks ago in Business, Local, ZZZ App Top Stories

East Fork Pottery to invest $2.5M, expand Asheville operations

Investment will double output, sustain 125 existing jobs and support local creative economy

3 weeks ago in Local, ZZZ App Top Stories

Asheville GreenWorks hosts hard-to-recycle collection Saturday

Rigid Styrofoam, electronics and lawn equipment eligible; plan for extra traffic

3 weeks ago in Asheville History, Local, Native Advertising, ZZZ App Top Stories

Strangeville: What haunts Asheville’s Riverside Cemetery?

Uncover the secrets of Asheville’s Riverside Cemetery, where famous graves, Civil War history and haunting tales converge.

3 weeks ago in Community, Lifestyle, Local, On The Town, ZZZ App Top Stories

Weaverville Christmas Parade lines up for Saturday celebration

The annual Weaverville Christmas Parade returns for its regularly scheduled December merriment this weekend.

3 weeks ago in Crime & Safety, Local, ZZZ App Top Stories

Another Buncombe County deputy charged with assault

Deputy Gregory Bembry placed on administrative leave pending internal review

3 weeks ago in Education, Local, ZZZ App Top Stories

WNC Nature Center hosts Critter Checkup for stuffed animals

Kids can learn about animal care with vet appointments, hot cocoa, and mascot visits

3 weeks ago in Sports

Jahmyr Gibbs rushes for 3 TDs and Lions get much-needed 44-30 win over Cowboys

Jahmyr Gibbs and a defense that suddenly generated pressure and turnovers helped the Detroit Lions stay in contention for a playoff berth. Gibbs ran for three touchdowns, including a 13-yarder with 2:19 left that sealed the Lions' much-needed 44-30 win over the Dallas Cowboys on Thursday night.

3 weeks ago in Sports

LeBron James’ 1,297-game double-digit scoring streak ends but he gets winning assist vs. Raptors

For LeBron James, the win mattered more than the streak. James' NBA-record run of 1,297 consecutive regular-season games with at least 10 points ended Thursday night at Toronto, and he was the one who made the decision to have it end. Instead of trying to score to win the game — and extend his streak — he set up Rui Hachimura for the final shot.

3 weeks ago in Local, ZZZ App Top Stories

Asheville names DK Wesley as next city manager

Veteran Buncombe County administrator to lead city starting Jan. 12, 2026

3 weeks ago in Sports

A supersized World Cup field begins taking shape at Friday’s draw

FIFA has invited more teams than ever for a World Cup priced largely for fans in the 1%. The process of figuring out which teams in the expanded 48-nation field will play where begins with Friday's draw at the Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts.

3 weeks ago in Entertainment

Netflix to acquire Warner Bros. studio and streaming business for $72 billion

Netflix has struck a deal with Warner Bros. Discovery, the legacy Hollywood giant behind "Harry Potter" and "Friends," to buy its studio and streaming business for $72 billion.