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5 days ago
Trousdale, Turnstile, Tyler Childers: The best albums of 2025
828newsNOW and our friends at the Asheville Media Group, including DJs for Mix 96.5, 98.1 The River and La Pantera 97.3, are proud to present a list of our favorite albums of the year.
5 days ago
Tombstone Tales: Lewis Trexler, killed over seventy-five cents
A former Blowing Rock police chief was beaten to death in 1888 over a minor debt. More than a century later, his grave tells a story of injustice, outrage and a life cut short.
6 days ago
Highlights from the Grove Park Inn Gingerbread House Competition
The annual National Gingerbread House Competition has returned to the Omni Grove Park Inn for another year of stellar sugary sculptures. The gingerbread houses are on display for free at the Grove Park Inn, where they will remain until Jan. 4, 2026.
6 days ago
Propane drive set for Saturday at Swannanoa Ingles site
Blossman Gas & Appliance expects to serve hundreds of residents needing fuel for heating and cooking
6 days ago
Wind advisory in effect in Asheville area and across WNC
Gusts up to 40 mph expected Friday; dry, warmer weather ahead this weekend
6 days ago
From racetracks to rescue missions: Greg Biffle’s final legacy
Retired NASCAR driver gained national attention for humanitarian aid flights after Tropical Storm Helene
6 days ago
Gov. Stein highlights $15M for Old Fort water, sewer upgrades
Part of $270M in grants to rebuild and strengthen systems damaged by Helene
6 days ago
4-term NC Gov. Jim Hunt, a leader in education reform, dies at 88
Longtime Democratic leader helped guide state’s shift to a modern economy
6 days ago
Federal regulators to begin sifting through wreckage of plane crash that killed 7
Biffle was honored in 2024 for delivering Helene aid to flooded Asheville area communities
7 days ago
Things to do in Asheville & WNC: Dec. 19-21
Looking for weekend plans? From winter solstice celebrations to a Grinch brunch to a town-wide bar crawl, we have you covered.
7 days ago
White Horse kicks off family movie series with ‘Frozen,’ ‘The Princess Bride’
White Horse Black Mountain, a nonprofit music venue located in the heart of Black Mountain, N.C., has launched a new family movie series called "Sunday Funday Movie Features."
7 days ago
Retired NASCAR driver Greg Biffle and family among 7 killed in NC plane crash
Cessna crashes while returning to Statesville Regional Airport
7 days ago
Landlords can apply for Helene recovery aid through Renew NC
Aid available for repair, reconstruction or replacement of storm-damaged rentals
7 days ago
‘Big Fish,’ small pond: New indie bookstore blooms in Weaverville
Lindsay Johnson has wanted to open a bookstore since she was five years old. With Willbloom Books, a pop-up bookstore based in Weaverville, N.C., her wish has come true.
7 days ago
100,000 gallons of wastewater spill into Mud Creek in Hendersonville
City, state environmental officials reviewing discharge
7 days ago
Crash closes lane on I-26 near Airport Road
Westbound traffic slowed in Buncombe County during Thursday morning commute
7 days ago
Fork & Dagger: Lost in the language? Jargon speaks fluently in flavor
Despite its intimidating name, this West Asheville restaurant delivers a cozy vibe, inventive cocktails and memorable plates
1 week ago
Rain returns to Asheville area Thursday, gusty winds follow
Showers move in ahead of clearing skies Friday
1 week ago
Crash closes stretch of I-40 in Haywood County
Eastbound lanes shut down near Great Smoky Mountains Expressway
1 week ago
Coverfest V: 12 local bands to perform their favorite covers at AMS benefit
Next month, The Grey Eagle will host the fifth annual Coverfest, a musical fundraiser for Asheville Middle School's 8th grade trip to Washington, D.C.
