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.
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.
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.”
Amanda Fender helps launch a red-carpet event for people with disabilities while balancing salon work, school and family
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.
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.
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.
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.
The Western North Carolina Nature Center has lost one of its rockstar animals. This week, Elvis the Striped Skunk passed away at the age of 8, following a recent decline in health.
For this edition of our weekly weekend guide, we decided to suggest our favorite snow day activities. After making your preparations for the forthcoming winter storm, consider these cold weather pastimes. Stay warm and keep safe out there.