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1 week ago
Snapshots from the 2025 North Carolina Mountain State Fair
The annual event was filled with attendees enjoying fair fare during its last weekend, including everything from the gondola lift and footlong corndogs to the farm animals competing in various livestock shows. Check out our photo galleries from the 2025 NC Mountain State Fair.
2 weeks ago
RAD Resilience to rally River Arts District one year after Helene
The River Arts District will mark the one year anniversary of Hurricane Helene with a district-wide open studio event. The Asheville arts sector will host RAD Resilience from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Saturday, Sept. 12.
2 weeks ago
Strangeville: The skeletons of Chestnut Street
On Chestnut Street in North Asheville, one yard is chock-full of unusual lawn decorations. Rather than political signage, flamingos or garden gnomes, this Strangeville house is home to over a dozen skeletons.
2 weeks ago
‘Miss Julie’ at Attic Salt Theatre is razor-sharp and relevant
The Attic Salt production of “Miss Julie” is directed and adapted by Jeff Catanese and will run at 7:30 p.m. on Fridays and Saturdays and 2:30 p.m. on Sundays, Sept. 5-21, Attic Salt Theatre Arts Space, 2002 Riverside Dr.
2 weeks ago
Things to do in Asheville & WNC: Sept. 12-14
Looking for weekend plans? We've got you covered. From a tattoo festival and West Asheville street fair to local theater and the Mountain State Fair, we've got your weekend guide to things to do all over Western North Carolina.
2 weeks ago
Asheville Costco: City accepts supermarket application for review
Anticipation has been growing for the potential construction of a Costco Wholesale supermarket in Asheville since March of this year, when meetings between Costco and city planners began. As of yesterday, an application for Costco development in Enka-Candler has officially been submitted to the city.
2 weeks ago
Asheville in running to win grant for 10 free, family-friendly concerts
The Asheville Downtown Association has announced that Asheville is in the running to win funding for 10 free, family-friendly concerts in Pritchard Park, the "drum circle" park in downtown Asheville. The ADA is calling on the community to vote through Monday, Sept. 15.
2 weeks ago
‘Happy Urbanist’ to visit Asheville: ADA announces Jon Jon Wesolowski event
The Asheville Downtown Association Foundation has partnered with Urban3 to announce a new city design event hosted by urbanist Jon Jon Wesolowski.
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2025 WNC Parade of Homes returns for fall showcase
The Western North Carolina Parade of Homes is set for Oct. 11-12 and Oct. 18-19, with in-person and virtual viewing options.
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Apple has unveiled its iPhone 17 lineup, including the first iPhone Air. Here’s what’s new
Apple's iPhone 17 lineup is here. The tech giant on Tuesday unveiled four new models that mark the latest editions to its marquee product.
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How routine physical activity affects mental health
The physical benefits of routine physical activity may be most noticeable. However, regular exercise also has a profound effect on individuals' mental health. To learn more about getting your regular exercise routine started, visit YogaSix Asheville.
2 weeks ago
Radically creative: Asheville Creative Arts on the next 10 years
This past August, artists and supporters of all ages gathered to celebrate the tenth anniversary of Asheville Creative Arts, a local organization devoted to creating arts that matter for all ages. Now, ACA is looking to the future, planning for the next 10 years of fostering community creativity.
2 weeks ago
APD seeking information about West Asheville motorcycle accident
The Asheville Police Department is seeking information from anyone who may have witnessed a motor vehicle collision involving a motorcyclist this morning in West Asheville.
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Montford Park Players reveal the colorful side of dark ‘King Lear’
The Montford Park Players continue their 53rd season, “A Season of Lunatics, Lovers, & Poets,” with "The Tragedy of King Lear," written by William Shakespeare and directed by Jason Williams and assistant director Quinn Terry. "King Lear" will be staged at 7:30 p.m., Friday to Saturday, Sept. 5-27, at the Hazel Robinson Amphitheatre, 92 Gay St.
2 weeks ago
Hauntingly familiar ‘The Conjuring: Last Rites’ conjures up nothing new – 828reviewsNOW
After four main installments, two spin-off series and over a decade of jump scares, demonic possessions and one persistent haunted doll, "The Conjuring" universe comes to a close with "The Conjuring: Last Rites," a mediocre finale to an inconsistent franchise.
3 weeks ago
Appalachian Barn Alliance celebrates 10th annual Barn Day this weekend
The Appalachian Barn Alliance is a historical preservation society dedicated to cataloguing the barns of Western North Carolina, particularly in Madison County. For their 10th Barn Day, an annual celebration of barn heritage complete with barn tours, live music and a meal, the ABA will highlight their restoration work on the Smith Heritage Farmstead at the Bailey Mountain Preserve.
3 weeks ago
110 flights: Local fitness center plans 9/11 stair climb tribute
Hundreds of first responders lost their lives on Sept. 11, 2001 climbing the 110 floors of the World Trade Center. In honor of their sacrifice, a Weaverville fitness center will host a 9/11 Memorial Stair Climb, challenging the community to ascend 110 flights in remembrance.
3 weeks ago
Bear’s BBQ commemorates Helene anniversary with benefit beverage
On Sept. 22, 2025, Devil's Foot Sparkling Blackberry Blueberry Lemonade will be available at Bear's BBQ, The Mule and distributors across N.C., South Carolina and Tennessee. A portion of the proceeds will go to Linked4Life, a mental health benefit for Asheville food and drink workers.
3 weeks ago
September concert calendar: Live music in Asheville area this month
The Asheville area boasts a vibrant live music scene with venues catering to a wide array of genres, performers and taste. Read our calendar of shows coming up later this month.
3 weeks ago
5 new movies to see, stream or skip in September 2025 – 828reviewsNOW
Looking for something to watch this September? Check out our 828reviewsNOW guide for the movies to see, stream or watch this month.
