3 weeks ago in Entertainment

Julia Roberts, Anna Wintour, Ralph Lauren and more pay tribute to Giorgio Armani

Italian fashion designer Giorgio Armani's work spanned the worlds of celebrity, fashion and power. His death announced Thursday at age 91 has elicited an outpouring of tributes.

3 weeks ago in Entertainment

Al Roker lends his voice and meteorology skills to the new PBS Kids animated show ‘Weather Hunters’

This fall, everyone's favorite weatherman is getting a kick out of launching his own educational cartoon TV show — "Weather Hunters," which premieres Monday on PBS Kids.

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

Asheville explores backyard housing options

City to host virtual and in-person sessions to discuss process for converting garages and sheds into apartments

3 weeks ago in Local, ZZZ App Top Stories

Greensboro sit-in leader Joseph McNeil dies at 83

Civil rights pioneer remembered — A&T freshman’s bold stand in 1960 reshaped the South

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

How Gov. Josh Stein is navigating North Carolina politics

Democratic governor seeks common ground with GOP leaders

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

Hot Rods blow out Tourists in Game 3 of series

Asheville pitching staff walks eight in loss

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

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

Looking for something to watch this September? Check out our 828reviewsNOW guide for the movies to see, stream or watch this month.

3 weeks ago in Entertainment, Music

Justin Bieber announces ‘Swag ll’ will arrive Friday

Never say never... again? In July, Justin Bieber surprised fans by releasing his seventh studio album, "Swag," hours after he teased it on billboards and social media posts. It turns out, he wasn't done yet. On Thursday morning, Bieber shared that "Swag II" will arrive on Friday.

3 weeks ago in Entertainment, Trending

Giorgio Armani, who dressed the powerful and famous from boardroom to Hollywood, dies at 91

Giorgio Armani, the iconic Italian designer who turned the concept of understated elegance into a multibillion-dollar fashion empire, died Thursday, his fashion house confirmed. He was 91.

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

Weather service tracks severe storms in WNC, Smokies

Communities from Marshall to Cataloochee advised to monitor warnings

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

State officials stress safety as Mountain State Fair prepares to open

Labor Department inspectors, law enforcement and health agencies outline precautions in Fletcher

3 weeks ago in Arts & Culture, Community, Entertainment, Food & Drink, Lifestyle, Local, Music, On The Town, Outdoors, ZZZ App Top Stories

YMI goes all out for Goombay Festival: Music, art, food and more

Goombay Festival, an annual celebration of Black culture through music, storytelling, art, food, film and more, returns this weekend to downtown Asheville after last year's event was cancelled by Hurricane Helene.

3 weeks ago in Sports

For decades, US Open women’s champs got a smaller replica trophy than the men. Now they’re equal

Coco Gauff was surprised at how much tinier the replica trophy she got to keep after winning this year's French Open was than the trophy she posed with on court at Roland-Garros for all the world to see. She even did a TikTok about the discrepancy, drawing more than 2 million views.

3 weeks ago in National

Trump will host top tech CEOs except Musk at a White House dinner

President Donald Trump will host a high-powered list of tech CEOs for a dinner at the White House on Thursday night. The guest list is set to include Microsoft cofounder Bill Gates, Apple CEO Tim Cook, Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg and a dozen other executives from the biggest artificial intelligence and tech firms, according to the White House.

3 weeks ago in Lifestyle

Moms’ careers and personal time are hit hard by school drop-off demands, a poll finds

About one-third of parents say taking their kids to school has caused them to miss work, according to the poll. Roughly 3 in 10 say they've been prevented from seeking or taking work opportunities. And 11% say school transportation has even caused them to lose a job.

3 weeks ago in Sports

Angel Reese voices frustration with Chicago Sky’s losing season

The two-time WNBA All-Star told the Chicago Tribune that she "might have to move in a different direction and do what's best for me" if the team doesn't improve its outlook.

3 weeks ago in Lifestyle, Trending

Powerball jackpot jumps to $1.7 billion after another night without a big winner

The Powerball jackpot has jumped to an eye-popping $1.7 billion, after yet another drawing passed without a big winner Wednesday. The numbers selected were: 3, 16, 29, 61 and 69, with the Powerball number being 22.

3 weeks ago in Local, ZZZ App Top Stories

$686M available for NC water systems damaged by Helene

Funding targets drinking water, wastewater and septic systems with zero-interest loans

3 weeks ago in Food & Drink, Lifestyle, Local, ZZZ App Top Stories

Fork & Dagger: Crusco breathes rarified air into River Arts District

Food, drink and design weave together memories of Asheville’s dining legacy in a fresh start on Depot Street

3 weeks ago in Local, ZZZ App Top Stories

Buncombe County officials reflect on Helene recovery at final update

Nearly 12 months of briefings tracked progress in housing, infrastructure, small business aid and debris cleanup