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Color, rhythm, revelry: Asheville Mardi Gras gears up for 2026 parade
Asheville Mardi Gras is prepared to party as the schedule is set for the 2026 Mardi Gras parade. This year, the celebration will kick off on Sunday, Feb. 15 in the South Slope district of downtown Asheville.
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Different Strokes! kicks off 2026 with staged reading series, ‘INK of our KIN’
In celebration of Black History Month, Different Strokes! Performing Arts Collective is honoring door-opening Black artists by selecting some of their works to be read onstage as part of their inaugural season of "INK of our KIN."
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Year of the Fire Horse begins with Highland Brewing Lunar New Year party
Highland Brewing will mark the start of the Lunar New Year next month with a weekend-long celebration of the Year of the Fire Horse.
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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
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
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
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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.
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Being a night owl may not be great for your heart but you can do something about it
Being a night owl can be bad for your heart. That may sound surprising but a large study found people who are more active late at night — when most of the population is winding down or already asleep — have poorer overall heart health than the average person.
2 weeks ago
Eating snow cones or snow cream can be a winter delight, if done safely
As the recent winter storm recedes, residents of lesser-affected areas might be tempted to whip up bowls of "snow cream" — snow combined with milk, sugar and vanilla — after seeing techniques demonstrated on TikTok. Others might want to try "sugar on snow," a taffy-like confection made by pouring hot maple syrup onto a plate of snow.
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What travelers can expect as Southwest Airlines introduces assigned seats
Southwest Airlines passengers made their final boarding-time scrambles for seats on Monday as the carrier prepared to end the open-seating system that distinguished it from other airlines for more than a half‑century.
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Not their last rodeo: White Horse plans new shows after building collapse
After a section of White Horse Black Mountain collapsed during renovation on the building last week, the music venue has already announced a special series of concerts and events in partnership with The Monte Vista Hotel.
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Shoveling snow? Over-exertion and cold temps can raise your heart risks
Pennsylvania health officials announced three snow-removal related deaths Sunday. All were between the ages of 60 to 84. The Lehigh County coroner's office cautioned people to take breaks and avoid over-exerting themselves.
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‘Sinners’ tops the winners of NCFCA Best in Cinema Awards
The North Carolina Film Critics Association announced the winners of its 14th Annual Best in Cinema Awards today, recognizing outstanding achievement in film across performance, direction, storytelling and technical craft. "Sinners," the winner of Best Narrative Film," was awarded 10 NCFCA honors, tying the record previously set by "Oppenheimer."
2 weeks ago
Sleep-tracking devices have limits. Experts want users to know what they are
Your watch says you had three hours of deep sleep. Should you believe it? Millions of people rely on phone apps and wearable devices like rings, smartwatches and sensors to monitor how well they're sleeping, but these trackers don't necessarily measure sleep directly.
2 weeks ago
People at Work: Weaverville stylist gives back beyond the salon
Amanda Fender helps launch a red-carpet event for people with disabilities while balancing salon work, school and family
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Hikes of WNC: Lookout Mountain Loop
Just minutes from University of North Carolina Asheville main campus, Lookout Mountain Loop is a beloved hiking spot for students and locals alike. The .6 mile trail is a quick lap around a North Asheville peak, but the views of the city skyline and surrounding Blue Ridge Mountains will make a lasting impact on any adventurer.
2 weeks ago
Zombie movie ’28 Years Later: The Bone Temple’ has braaaains – 828reviewsNOW
Following Danny Boyle and Alex Garland's return to the "28 Days Later" franchise last summer, director Nia DaCosta brings her own gruesome, meditative take to the zombie series with "28 Years Later: The Bone Temple." Read our review for more.
2 weeks ago
Surprises, snubs and ‘Sinners’: Unpacking the 2026 Oscar nominations
The nominees for the 98th Academy Awards were presented Thursday morning by Danielle Brooks and Warren Wilson College alum Lewis Pullman, kicking off the race to Oscar gold this March. Read our breakdown of the surprises and snubs from the announcement.
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Cult leader: How Cagney Larkin built a community for cult horror fans
Asheville Pizza & Brewing Company has been a reliable locale for grabbing a beer, seeing a movie and eating a gigantic slice of pizza for years. Since October 2025, Cagney Larkin has made the theater the go-to spot for a good scare, too.
2 weeks ago
What to know about FDA’s review of new Zyn advertising proposal
Americans who smoke may soon be hearing a lot more about Zyn, the flavored nicotine pouches that have generated billions in sales while going viral on social media.
