1 week ago in Business, Food & Drink, Local, ZZZ App Top Stories

A little heat, a lot of hustle: Asheville spice maker eyes national prize

Spice Witch founder Sabrina Hill among nine semifinalists vying for $25,000 prize

1 week ago in Crime & Safety, Local, ZZZ App Top Stories

Procession honors Buncombe fire chief Chris Dorsey

Procession along I-40 to honor Reems Creek chief, who served more than a decade with county EMS, multiple fire departments

1 week ago in Business, Community, Local, ZZZ App Top Stories

Finance counseling nonprofit plans fundraiser at Highland Brewing

OnTrack WNC is a Western North Carolina nonprofit centered around financial education, well-being and counseling. The group's annual fundraiser, "Fund the Future," will be held next month at Highland Brewing, coinciding with the release of their 2025 impact report.

1 week ago in Community, Education, Local, ZZZ App Top Stories

AP accomplishment: North Buncombe High places on AP School Honor Roll

North Buncombe High School has placed on the 2026 Advanced Placement School Honor Roll, a distinction earned based on the achievement of students in AP classes.

1 week ago in Lifestyle

Here’s how to recycle those old laptops, iPhones and earbuds lying around

Many consumers are guilty of filling drawers or closets with old laptops, cellphones, fitness trackers and other electronic devices once they are no longer needed. It's hard to know where to recycle those items, or it seems costly and inconvenient.

1 week ago in Local, Opinion, ZZZ App Top Stories

Asheville, we’re listening: have your say on 828newsNOW

Opinions on 828newsNOW aims to provide a place for discussion and debate. A space where every perspective has a place in the conversation.

1 week ago in Sports

Tiger Woods to play TGL match final for his Jupiter Links with a title on the line

Tiger Woods has put himself into the lineup Tuesday night for his Jupiter Links team in the TGL final, waiting until the last day to make his first appearance in the tech-infused indoor league.

1 week ago in Entertainment, Trending

Now a true pop star, Miley Cyrus returns to her ‘Hannah Montana’ roots to fete anniversary special

Sporting that "Hannah Montana" blond hair and bangs, Miley Cyrus went back to her roots — celebrating 20 years of the TV show that launched the career of a real-life pop star.

1 week ago in World

Afghanistan releases American national Dennis Coyle after more than a year

Afghanistan's Taliban authorities on Tuesday released American academic Dennis Coyle after holding him for over a year, with the foreign ministry saying the release came on the occasion of Eid al-Fitr, the Muslim holiday that marks the end of the Islamic holy month of Ramadan.

1 week ago in Local, ZZZ App Top Stories

Earthquakes shake Dillsboro area

USGS reports magnitude 2.7 and 1.7 quakes near Macon-Jackson county line; no damage reported

1 week ago in Crime & Safety, Local, ZZZ App Top Stories

Buncombe County detective hit, dragged during investigation

Multi-county pursuit ends with crash and arrest, officials say

1 week ago in Local, Native Advertising, Outdoors, ZZZ App Top Stories

Fire danger high across Asheville area amid drought conditions

Officials urge residents to avoid burning as wildfire risk increases in western counties

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‘Project Hail Mary’ is a grand, gorgeous, galactic good time – 828reviewsNOW

Ryan Gosling may be the most charming astronaut who has ever befriended a rocky alien spider-crab in the fun and fantastic-looking "Project Hail Mary." Read our review for more.

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

Trio of 18-year-olds arrested on gun, drug charges

Last Friday, Asheville Police Department officers arrested three 18-year-olds, seizing guns and drugs, following erratic driving on Oakland Road.

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

Meet Anneliese Shreve, Buncombe County Teacher of the Year

Last week, Anneliese Shreve, an English teacher at Buncombe County Early College, was named the Buncombe County Schools Teacher of the Year.

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

Asheville artists want to turn milk jugs into community art

Five Points neighbors invite residents to help build towering corn sculpture

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

APD charges 28-year-old woman with felony assault in downtown shooting

Asheville Police Detectives have charged a second person, Ashonta Foursha Basnight, 28, in connection with the March 8 shooting on North Lexington Avenue.

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

Missing person: APD seeks help locating Gerald Bethel Colwell

The Asheville Police Department is asking for help locating Gerald Bethel Colwell, 60, who was reported missing on March 18, 2026.

2 weeks ago in Business, Community, Food & Drink, Lifestyle, Local, Native Advertising, On The Town, ZZZ App Top Stories

Brü Avl on brunch offerings, incoming Latin food concept

Brü Avl, a local farm-to-table brunch spot, has announced that Palmar Latin Kitchen, a new dinner concept led by Chef Carlos Torres, will soon be opening for evening hours at the downtown Asheville café.

2 weeks ago in Arts & Culture, Local, Music, ZZZ App Top Stories

Asheville council considers holding Parkside for arts facility

Proposal aims to engage local neighborhoods before any final decisions are made