2 days ago in Gardening Guide, Local, Outdoors, ZZZ App Top Stories

828newsNOW launches ‘Garden Anywhere’ guide for Asheville and WNC gardeners

New resource offers gardening solutions for small spaces, tailored to the region’s mountain climate.

2 days ago in Arts & Culture, Lifestyle, Local, Music, Native Advertising, On The Town, ZZZ App Top Stories

April concert calendar: Live music in Asheville this month

Your go‑to guide for the best live music happening around town this month.

3 days ago in Community, Local, Politics, ZZZ App Top Stories

Hear, hear: Walter Ear named Capital Management Director for city

Walter Ear, previously the interim Capital Management Director for the city of Asheville, has officially been named to the position as of March 30, 2026.

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

Open Cup clash tonight: Asheville City vs. One Knoxville

Blues look to build on historic first-round upset with 7 p.m. kickoff at Greenwood Field

3 days ago in Local, ZZZ App Top Stories

Asheville chalk art dispute sparks First Amendment challenge

Artist warned of fines after years of public street drawings

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

Buncombe County weighs affordable housing proposals totaling $8.6M

Proposals could add 655 units, but several face financing hurdles ahead of April decisions

3 days ago in Local, ZZZ App Top Stories

Buncombe County’s BC Alerts system back online

Residents must re-enroll to receive emergency notifications through new platform

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

Marion woman charged in McDowell County wildfire

Jumping Branch Fire grows to 185 acres near Marion, crews hold 20% containment

3 days ago in Local, ZZZ App Top Stories

Two Asheville disability service nonprofits merge operations

Irene Wortham Center to absorb Liberty Corner Enterprises, expanding long-term care

3 days ago in Lifestyle, Local, Native Advertising, ZZZ App Top Stories

Senior living communities grow in popularity among older adults

Maintenance-free lifestyles, social opportunities and added safety draw residents seeking connection and support

3 days ago in Local, Native Advertising, Outdoors, ZZZ App Top Stories

Storm chances increase across WNC as drought, wildfires persist

Above-normal temperatures continue in Asheville area while firefighters work to contain active blazes

3 days ago in Arts & Culture, Entertainment, Lifestyle, Local, Native Advertising, Perspectives, ZZZ App Top Stories

Are ‘Ready or Not 2’ and ‘They Will Kill You’ the same movie? – 828reviewsNOW

In the latest case of ironic movie calendar confluence, two bloody movies about a pair of sisters battling satanic death cults were released inside a week of each other. Despite the oddly specific similarities of their premises, one is far more successful than the other.

4 days ago in Community, Lifestyle, Local, On The Town, Outdoors, ZZZ App Top Stories

Asheville to celebrate Arbor Day with RAD tree-planting event

Next Saturday, Asheville residents are invited to celebrate Arbor Day in the River Arts District, planting trees, receiving seedlings and learning to care for local ecosystems at a free riverside celebration.

4 days ago in Arts & Culture, Community, Education, Lifestyle, Local, ZZZ App Top Stories

Renowned mathematician to give UNC Asheville lecture with local actors

Later this week, the University of North Carolina Asheville Department of Mathematics and Statistics will hold its annual Parsons Lecture, bringing Middlebury College professor Stephen Abbott to campus for a lecture examining the intersection of theatre and math.

4 days ago in Community, Crime & Safety, Local, ZZZ App Top Stories

APD announces ‘Speed a Little. Lose a Lot.’ traffic safety program

The Asheville Police Department is joining agencies across North Carolina in the "Speed a Little. Lose a Lot." traffic safety campaign. The North Carolina Governor's Highway Safety Program will run from Monday, March 30 to Sunday, April 5.

4 days ago in Local, Outdoors, ZZZ App Top Stories

Community invited to help reimagine storm-damaged Owen Park

Residents can share ideas tonight as Buncombe County begins two-phase rebuilding plan

4 days ago in Business, Fencing Expert, Lifestyle, ZZZ App Top Stories

Spring fencing projects take off as homeowners upgrade yards

Homeowners seek privacy, safety and curb appeal

4 days ago in Local, Native Advertising, Outdoors, ZZZ App Top Stories

Crews battle multiple wildfires in Asheville area

Jumping Branch Fire, the largest active blaze, reaches 175 acres as drought conditions fuel fire danger

4 days ago in Business, Local, ZZZ App Top Stories

Huey Magoo’s expands footprint with Weaverville opening

Fast-casual chicken chain expands in Western North Carolina with community-focused franchise owners

4 days ago in Business, Local, People at Work, ZZZ App Top Stories

People at Work: Asheville bird shop worker shares tips for backyard wildlife

Martha Rollefson helps customers choose feeders, seed and strategies to attract birds