Perspectives
8 months ago
The Week-ugh: Jenna Ortega outshines The Weeknd in ‘Hurry Up Tomorrow’ – 828reviewsNOW

The Weeknd stars as a version of himself in “Hurry Up Tomorrow.” Read our review of the film, also starring Jenna Ortega and Barry Keoghan.

FEMA center Asheville Mall
Housing
8 months ago
FEMA aid tops $445M for Asheville area’s Helene recovery

To date, FEMA has approved aid for 159,726 Asheville-area households

Crime & Safety
8 months ago
South Asheville man arrested following non-fatal shooting

Asheville Police Department detectives have apprehended suspect Oshua Archie Peak, 29, following a south Asheville shooting in which one man was wounded with non-fatal injuries.

Downtown Asheville
Health & Wellness
8 months ago
Steps toward hope: NAMIWalks highlights mental health care

“Our goal is to meet people where they are — whether they’re in crisis or simply need someone to walk beside them.” — NAMI Executive Director Robin Payne said.

City of Asheville
Business
8 months ago
HUD OKs Asheville’s $225M Disaster Recovery Action Plan

HUD has approved the city’s plan for using $225 million in federal funding for Tropical Storm Helene disaster recovery. Now what?

Crime & Safety
8 months ago
Break-in suspect found hiding in closet at scene

Michael Lynn Turnbough was arrested after being found hiding in a closet at the scene of a break-in.

Crime & Safety
8 months ago
Candler man convicted of 2nd-degree murder

Eric Jeron Wilson was accused of shooting Jeremy Greer in 2023.

On The Town
8 months ago
What to do this weekend in the 828: May 16-18

From Asheville Beer Week to the Saluda Arts Festival, we’ve got your weekend plans covered with our guide to local happenings in the 828.

On The Town
8 months ago
Saluda Arts Festival celebrates 20th anniversary with Saturday fun

The festival will bring over 90 artists from all over Western North Carolina and upstate South Carolina, including a few Saluda locals, to showcase their wares.

Pets
8 months ago
Pet Connection: Bella and Bubbles, pet rats

Cats and dogs aren’t the only animals at the Asheville Humane Society looking for their forever home.