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2 weeks ago in Arts & Culture, Community, Education, Lifestyle, Local, ZZZ App Top Stories

Museum of the Cherokee People announces 2026 programs in ‘first-voice’ shift

The Museum of the Cherokee People has unveiled a new series of public events and exhibitions for its 78th year. The programming is part of a shift toward becoming a "first-voice" museum, where the public will learn about the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians directly from members of the EBCI community.

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

Asheville braces for snow, power outages as another storm looms

Heree are some tips for staying safe and warm during Western North Carolina’s winter weather

Demolition is underway at the former Ingles Markets site in Swannanoa, where damaged buildings are being torn down months after Tropical Storm Helene flooded the property and forced the grocery store’s permanent closure.

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

Demolition begins at Ingles site in Swannanoa after Helene damage

Demolition follows plans for a 95,000-square-foot replacement store on U.S. 70

2 weeks ago in National

Democratic Sen. Klobuchar says she’s running for Minnesota governor after Gov. Walz dropped out

U.S. Sen. Amy Klobuchar said Thursday she is running for governor of Minnesota, promising to take on President Donald Trump while unifying a state that has endured a series of challenges even before the federal government's immigration crackdown.

2 weeks ago in Lifestyle

Where are those darn keys? Tricks for remembering where you put things

With a scarf dangling from your coat pocket and those gloves left behind at the coffee shop, there are simply more things to lose in winter. That's not counting your misplaced keys at home or those exasperated moments looking for your phone when you say, "I just had it!"

2 weeks ago in Sports

LeBron James wipes away tears during tribute, says he doesn’t know if he’ll play in Cleveland again

LeBron James doesn't know if Wednesday night will end up being his last trip to Cleveland as a player. If James doesn't return, the Cavaliers and their fans continued to let James know how much he means to them.

Different impacts of winter weather including a snow-covered Parkway and trees, the Parkway covered with thick ice, and the Parkway covered in Black ice.

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

Winter weather forces widespread Blue Ridge Parkway closures

Only Asheville section remains open but conditions could change with more snow in forecast

2 weeks ago in Entertainment

As if! ‘Clueless,’ ‘The Karate Kid,’ ‘Inception’ among 25 movies entering National Film Registry

As if they'd leave "Clueless" off the list. Cher Horowitz fans, rejoice: Amy Heckerling's 1995 teen comedy is one of 25 classic movies chosen this year by the Library of Congress for its National Film Registry.

2 weeks ago in Sports

Sabalenka into fourth straight Australian Open final and facing Rybakina again

Not even a point penalty for hindrance slowed Aryna Sabalenka's run to a fourth consecutive Australian Open final. The top-ranked Sabalenka overpowered Elina Svitolina 6-2, 6-3 Thursday night to move within one victory of a third Australian Open title in four years.

2 weeks ago in National

Situation in US South grows more dire after days of ice, frigid temperatures and widespread outages

It could be days before power is restored across the South, where more subfreezing temperatures are expected by Friday in areas unaccustomed to and ill-equipped for such cold. The situation is reaching a breaking point for the elderly and those with medical conditions who lack electricity, some of whom are trapped by roads made impassable by ice and fallen trees.

Sen. Thom Tillis, R-N.C., speaks with reporters following a closed-door meeting with fellow Republicans on spending legislation that funds the Department of Homeland Security and a swath of other government agencies, at the Capitol in Washington, Wednesday, Jan. 28, 2026. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite)

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

GOP’s immigration edge shows signs of slipping before midterms

Polling and policy fights test a key pillar of the party’s message on border security

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

Winter Storm Watch issued for Western North Carolina

Forecasters warn of snow, dangerous cold and hazardous travel this weekend in Asheville area

The Mother Ocean shrimp po’ boy -- a Cajun fried shrimp sandwich, slathered with remoulade, topped with shredded lettuce, sliced tomato and dill pickle chips served between two slices of toasted baguette -- was classic perfection.

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

Fork & Dagger: Fresh seafood, uneven results at Mother Ocean

A beloved North Asheville fishmonger delivers quality shrimp but misses the mark on fish and chips and sides

2 weeks ago in Arts & Culture

Things to do in Asheville & WNC: Jan. 30-Feb. 1

Looking for weekend plans? Try our Western North Carolina activity guide, featuring events like an all-day music festival in Hendersonville and a Dolly Parton birthday party in the River Arts District.

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

After 20 years, Oliver Wood is playing concerts for connection

The Wood Brothers band member Oliver Wood sat down with 828newsNOW to discuss the band's new album, "Puff of Smoke," his relationship to Asheville and two decades of playing music.