On The Town
6 days ago
Holiday happenings: Tree lightings, parades and more this weekend in Asheville

As November comes to a close, communities all over Asheville are preparing for the advent of the holiday season with tree lightings, parades and more. Check out our list of the festivities.

Entertainment
6 days ago
Darker, Oz-ier ‘Wicked: For Good’ is a change for the worse – 828reviewsNOW

The hotly anticipated sequel to “Wicked,” last year’s witchy “Wizard of Oz” smash, is finally here. Read our review of “Wicked: For Good,” starring Ariana Grande, Cynthia Erivo, Jonathan Bailey and Jeff Goldblum.

Community
6 days ago
Your guide to the Asheville city services closed for Thanksgiving

In observance of Thanksgiving, city of Asheville offices and a select few services will be closed on Thursday, Nov. 27, including the Asheville Rides Transit bus system, Harrah’s Cherokee Center – Asheville and the WNC Nature Center.

On The Town
6 days ago
Things to do in Asheville & WNC: Nov. 21-23

Looking for things to do this weekend? Look no further. 828newsNOW has you covered with a weekend guide to Asheville and WNC. From a volleyball championship to visits from Santa Claus, there are all sorts of activities happening all over town.

Food & Drink
6 days ago
Fork & Dagger: Asheville’s Bone & Broth might be losing its edge — here’s why

Warm ambiance, expert cocktails and beautiful broths set high expectations — yet over-eager service and uneven seasoning temper the magic

Arts & Culture
7 days ago
Attic Salt satire ‘The Thanksgiving Play’ is a little baggy, but a feast of fun

Attic Salt Theatre Company is in the middle of their run of “The Thanksgiving Play,” a satire written by Lakota playwright Larissa FastHorse about a group of white teachers attempting to craft a politically-correct Thanksgiving play for their students. Read our review now.

Crime & Safety
7 days ago
Man stabbed after breaking into West Asheville apartment, APD investigation indicates

Asheville Police Department Detectives are investigating the stabbing of a man which occurred on Tuesday afternoon in West Asheville.

Crime & Safety
7 days ago
No charges will be filed against driver after pedestrian killed on I-40 West

Daniel Gardner, 44, walked into the travel lanes of the interstate before being struck by a tractor-trailer, the drive of which remained on the scene.

Community
7 days ago
YMCA debuts national mentoring program for kids ages 6-17

The YMCA of Western North Carolina announced today that it will take part in the national YMCA Reach & Rise Mentoring Program, a new initiative which connects adult mentors with groups of kids ages 6-17 for up to 16 week periods.

Food & Drink
7 days ago
Sippin’ Santa: Tiki Easy Bar transforms into a tropical holiday pop-up

The Tiki Easy Bar at Hi-Wire Brewing South Slope is bringing back its Sippin’ Santa holiday pop-up for its third year Wednesday, Nov. 19 through Wednesday, Dec. 31.