Entertainment
2 months ago
Fantastic… fine: ‘The Fantastic Four: First Steps’ review – 828reviewsNOW

“The Fantastic Four: First Steps” may be better than previous attempts at bringing Marvel’s First Family to the big screen, but it falls short of anything truly fantastic. Read our review of the new Marvel movie, starring Pedro Pascal, Vanessa Kirby, Ebon Moss-Bachrach and Joseph Quinn.

Community
2 months ago
Biltmore Village update: How is the historic district after Helene?

During the flooding caused by Hurricane Helene in late September 2024, the Biltmore Village district of South Asheville was submerged in as much as 20 feet of water. However, just shy of a year later, things are looking up for the historic neighborhood.

On The Town
2 months ago
What to do this weekend in the 828: July 25–27

A Shrek-themed rave, Halloween in the summertime and an all-day celebration in Cherokee, N.C. are among the things to do in the 828 this weekend. Read our full guide for more.

Entertainment
2 months ago
Review: ‘Unto These Hills’ is a powerful showcase of Cherokee culture

“Unto These Hills” has been running in Cherokee, N.C. for 75 years. The outdoor drama, chronicling the formation of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians and the tragedy of the Trail of Tears, is a tour-de-force of Cherokee culture and a defining example of the unique power of open-air theater.

Arts & Culture
2 months ago
Helene relief for the arts: Available grants for artists, musicians, more

Several artist support grants with approaching deadlines this August and September are now open for application, including several for those impacted by Hurricane Helene.

Music
2 months ago
Asheville radio personalities remember Ozzy Osbourne, Black Sabbath frontman

Ozzy Osbourne, the frontman of metal band Black Sabbath and self-styled “Prince of Darkness,” passed away on Tuesday, July 22 at the age of 76. Asheville Media Group radio personalities shared their tributes to the late musician with 828newsNOW.

Community
2 months ago
Renovated Swannanoa Ingles announced after months of closure

After months of uncertainty, Ingles Markets has officially taken a meeting with county planners about reopening a grocery store in Swannanoa, N.C., according to Jennifer Horton, a District 1 county commissioner in Buncombe County.

Outdoors
2 months ago
12 miles of Blue Ridge Parkway reopen near Linville Falls

One of the first major repair projects on the Blue Ridge Parkway following the devastation caused by Hurricane Helene has been completed in the High Country region of Western North Carolina.

Outdoors
2 months ago
Become a citizen scientist as National Moth Week flutters across N.C.

North Carolina has embarked on a week-long celebration of all things moth. From Saturday, July 19–Sunday, July 27, the night-flying insects are the focus of National Moth Week, a global effort to encourage citizen science through the documentation of moths.

Audience members look down at the Wortham Centre stage.
Arts & Culture
2 months ago
Dance, music, theatre and more: Wortham Center announces 2025-26 lineup

The Wortham Center for the Performing Arts has announced their upcoming slate of dancers, musicians and storytellers taking the stage for their 2025–26 season.

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