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3 weeks ago in National

Amazon cloud computing outage disrupts Snapchat, Ring and many other online services

A problem at Amazon's cloud computing service disrupted internet use around the world early Monday, taking down dozens of online services, including social media site Snapchat, the Roblox and Fortnite video games and chat app Signal.

3 weeks ago in Entertainment

Horror sequel ‘Black Phone 2’ dials up a No. 1 opening

The horror sequel "Black Phone 2" topped the North American box office charts this weekend with $26.5 million in ticket sales, according to studio estimates Sunday.

3 weeks ago in World

Thieves steal crown jewels in 4 minutes from Louvre Museum

In a minutes-long strike Sunday inside the world's most-visited museum, thieves rode a basket lift up the Louvre 's facade, forced a window, smashed display cases and fled with priceless Napoleonic jewels, officials said.

3 weeks ago in Lifestyle

Advice to feed babies peanuts early and often helped thousands of kids avoid allergies

A decade after a landmark study proved that feeding peanut products to young babies could prevent development of life-threatening allergies, new research finds the change has made a big difference in the real world.

3 weeks ago in Entertainment, Food & Drink, Lifestyle, Local, On The Town, ZZZ App Top Stories

Boos, brews, bar crawls: Halloween-themed bar crawls in Asheville

As Halloween comes closer, celebrate spooky season in true Beer City fashion. There are two bar crawls on tap for this weekend and next in downtown Asheville.

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

Dry conditions, Helene debris raise wildfire risks in Asheville area

Nearly all wildfires in the state linked to human activity, officials say

3 weeks ago in Health & Wellness, Local, ZZZ App Top Stories

State wants Immediate Jeopardy status for Mission Hospital

Patient safety lapses, including telemetry and transport failures, cited; Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services to make final decision

3 weeks ago in Local, ZZZ App Top Stories

Sunny, cool week ahead for Asheville area

Sunny days and chilly nights continue; forecasters eye low fire risk and a weekend front

Adam Howell, a coin maker and founder of Countdown Treasure, says a glass jar containing $26,250 worth of American Gold Eagle coins is hidden somewhere in the Blue Ridge — and it’s “in plain sight.”

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

Father, daughter find $26,000 treasure in Mars Hill forest

Corey and Zoe uncover gold coins on Bailey Mountain Loop, then donate side winnings to Tropical Storm Helene relief

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

‘Ballad of a Small Player’ is a royal flush of style, but not substance – 828reviewsNOW

Edward Berger, director of the Oscar-winning films "All Quiet on the Western Front" and "Conclave," is back with his latest beautifully-shot bummer. "Ballad of a Small Player" stars Colin Farrell as Lord Doyle, a high-rolling gambler staving off his debt collectors in the casinos of Macau. Read more in our review.

3 weeks ago in Local, ZZZ App Top Stories

Neighborhood meeting set for North Louisiana affordable housing plan

Meeting on Oct. 20 will cover plans for an affordable one-, two- and three-bedroom apartment project

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

Strangeville: The Haunted History of Woodfin’s Church of the Redeemer

An Asheville area hillside, a century-old chapel, and a ghost story that refuses to fade.

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

PHOTOS: Thousands fill Asheville’s Pack Square for ‘No Kings’ rally

Asheville event part of coordinated national protests opposing President Trump and 'threats to democracy'

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

Man shot and killed in Hendersonville; SBI assisting investigation

Investigators say shooting appears to be isolated incident

FILE - This colorized electron microscope image released by the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases on March 26, 2024, shows avian influenza A H5N1 virus particles (yellow), grown in Madin-Darby Canine Kidney (MDCK) epithelial cells (blue). (CDC/NIAID via AP, File)

3 weeks ago in Health & Wellness, Local, ZZZ App Top Stories

Rutherford County flock tests positive for avian flu

State officials confirm highly contagious HPAI in backyard poultry; low risk to humans

3 weeks ago in Arts & Culture, Entertainment, Lifestyle, Local, On The Town, ZZZ App Top Stories

Marquee invites community out for ‘Good vs. Evil’ Halloween masquerade

The 3rd annual Marquee Masquerade, "Good vs. Evil," will be held from 6 to 9 p.m., Thursday, Oct. 30 at Marquee, 36 Foundy St.

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

Tombstone Tales: A simple twist of fate saved Leon Love’s life

A young soldier from Waynesville stood at the edge of war, then fate intervened. Leon Love’s story, carved in stone atop Dix Hill, reminds us how a single choice can change a life.

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

828 Scoreboard: This week’s high school football results

Find out how your favorite Asheville area teams fared

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

Couple found dead in Fairview home

No suspects or community threat identified in Noble Road case, Buncombe County Sheriff's Office says

FILE - Rep. Don Davis, D-N.C., speaks at a campaign event for Democratic presidential nominee Vice President Kamala Harris, at East Carolina University, Oct. 13, 2024, in Greenville, N.C. (AP Photo/David Yeazell, File)

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

GOP’s proposed map puts N.C. Democrat’s seat at risk

Plan could give GOP 11 of 14 U.S. House seats, analysis shows

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17 hours ago in Lifestyle, Local, Outdoors

Hikes of WNC: Haw Creek Valley Overlook

A visit to the Folk Art Center on the Blue Ridge Parkway is not truly complete without a hike up to Haw Creek Valley Overlook. The 4.8 mile out-and-back is a narrow but beautiful ascent to a stunning mountaintop view.

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

‘Predator: Badlands’ is a real good time – 828reviewsNOW

"Predator: Badlands" is the first of the sci-fi franchise to tell a story from the perspective of the titular alien warriors, but the latest in a recent run of terrific "Predator" movies. Dan Trachtenberg's follow-up to "Prey" and "Predator: Killer of Killers" is a whole lot of fun. Read our review for more.