4 weeks ago in Entertainment, Music

For Demi Lovato, ‘It’s Not That Deep.’ Her new pop era, album and tour are reasons to celebrate

On her ninth studio album, Demi Lovato has had a revelation: "It's Not That Deep." It's the title of her energetic dance-pop record, and a celebration of life's joys and messiness — all of which appear across its 11 tracks.

4 weeks ago in Entertainment

‘Chainsaw Man’ anime film topples Springsteen biopic and ‘Black Phone 2’ at the box office

A big-screen adaptation of the popular anime "Chainsaw Man" has beaten out a biopic about the Boss and the horror sequel "Black Phone 2" to top the North American box office.

4 weeks ago in Sports

LSU fires coach Brian Kelly in the 4th season of his 10-year, $100 million deal

LSU fired coach Brian Kelly during the fourth season of a 10-year contract worth about $100 million, athletic director Scott Woodward announced Sunday night.

4 weeks ago in Sports

Hall and Fields help the Jets edge the Bengals 39-38 for their 1st win of the season

The winless start for the New York Jets took a toll on Justin Fields. At one point in the runup to Sunday's game in Cincinnati, he found himself laying down in his closet and crying.

4 weeks ago in Local, ZZZ App Top Stories

Crashes snarl I-40 traffic in Buncombe, Haywood counties

Westbound lanes partially closed near Porters Cove and Wiggins Road on Monday morning

4 weeks ago in World

Milei triumphs in Argentine midterm elections closely watched by Washington

Argentina's libertarian President Javier Milei won decisive victories in key districts in midterm elections Sunday, clinching a crucial vote of confidence that strengthens his ability to carry out his radical free-market experiment with billions of dollars in backing from the Trump administration.

4 weeks ago in Trending, World

Melissa strengthens to a Category 5 hurricane and is forecast to make landfall in Jamaica

Hurricane Melissa intensified to Category 5 strength Monday as it neared Jamaica, where forecasters said it would unleash catastrophic flooding, multiple landslides and extensive infrastructure damage.

4 weeks ago in Local, ZZZ App Top Stories

Gray skies and cold air take hold over Asheville area

Classic “wedge” pattern brings steady rain, fog, and below-normal temperatures through midweek

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

Scream scraps: The 5 worst horror movies of 2025 – 828reviewsNOW

With Halloween right around the corner, picking the perfect horror movie for your Samhain celebration is of the utmost importance. Whether you are a horror aficionado who has seen all the classics or a cultural connoisseur who likes to keep up with the latest releases, we have your scary movie trick-or-treating covered. Read on for a list of the tricks.

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

‘We’re building it:’ Inside massive I-26 Connector project in Asheville

NCDOT engineer Nathan Moneyham explains how $2 billion in construction will reshape traffic, bike lanes and pedestrian paths

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Strangeville: The legend of Spearfinger, the Stone Witch of Appalachia

The Cherokee legend of Spearfinger, a witch born of stone and shadow, endures as one of Appalachia’s oldest and most haunting stories.

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

More funding headed to Buncombe County for Helene job recovery

$4 million in new federal grants to expand temporary jobs, training across Western North Carolina

4 weeks ago in Local, ZZZ App Top Stories

U.S. 74 west lane to close in Clyde for bridge project traffic shift

Five-day closure will prepare for new temporary bridge as $17.7 million replacement project continues

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

Tombstone Tales: The Handmade Grave of Fannie Lou Swayngim

A handmade stone marker in Waynesville’s Green Hill Cemetery tells the story of a wife and mother whose 1935 grave reflects the humble artistry of mountain families.

4 weeks ago in Local, Native Advertising, Sports, ZZZ App Top Stories

828 Scoreboard: This week’s high school football results

Find out how your favorite Asheville area teams fared

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

Jacob Elordi is electric in Netflix’s gorgeous, imbalanced ‘Frankenstein’ – 828reviewsNOW

It feels like Guillermo del Toro has been building toward this moment for his entire career. After constructing a dozen beautiful, gothic films featuring eccentric laboratories, empathetic monsters and crumbling mansions, he has finally been granted the opportunity to work with the ur-text of them all: "Frankenstein." Read our review of the "Pan's Labyrinth" and "The Shape of Water" director's adaptation.

4 weeks ago in Sports

Terry Rozier’s arrest leaves the Miami Heat stunned, and trying to figure out what happens next

The reality began setting in for the Miami Heat on Friday when they gathered for a morning shootaround practice and Terry Rozier wasn't with the team. And that almost certainly won't change anytime soon.

4 weeks ago in Entertainment, Music

Miguel’s ‘CAOS,’ fueled by anger and angst, is his first studio album in nearly a decade

If you wondered why Miguel didn't release a studio album for nearly a decade, his response is simple: life.

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

Disc golf for a cause: Devil’s Foot organizes charity tournament

The 18-hole Grip It and Sip It disc golf competition will be held from 1-5 p.m., Saturday, Oct. 25 at the Asheville Municipal Disc Golf Course. Registration for two-player teams is $40 and includes entry, two custom Devil's Foot driver discs and drink tokens for an afterparty at The Mule.

4 weeks ago in Arts & Culture, Business, Community, Lifestyle, Local, ZZZ App Top Stories

N.C. Arts Council awards $11 million in grants: Over $500 thousand for Buncombe Co.

The Arts Council awarded 24 different grants to Buncombe County alone, totaling $570,922 and supporting everything from the Asheville Art Museum to Claxton Elementary School.