Ask The Expert
3 months ago
VIDEO: Need your jewelry cleaned? D. C. Creasman has you covered

Have you ever had a cherished piece of jewelry break? Is your engagement ring in need of a polishing? Our local jewelry expert has the solution.

Photo
3 months ago
PHOTO GALLERY: An early summer evening in Cherokee, N.C.

Check out our photos of Cherokee sights and sites, including the Oconaluftee River, “Unto These Hills” and Harrah’s Cherokee Casino Resort, in our gallery of images, snapped Saturday, June 28.

Photo
3 months ago
‘Geektastic’: Pop culture performs at Land of the Sky Burlesque Fest

Check out our photo gallery of snapshots from “Geektastic,” day one of the 2025 Land of the Sky Burlesque Festival. Performers put on acts inspired by everything from “SpongeBob SquarePants” to “Transformers” to “The Rocky Horror Picture Show.”

Perspectives
3 months ago
Terminat-her: ‘M3GAN 2.0’ — 828reviewsNOW

The comparison to “Terminator 2: Judgment Day” might be an easy download, but with “M3GAN 2.0,” Gerard Johnstone has successfully updated the model of his first killer robot flick in the same way James Cameron upped the ante of the action with his 1991 sci-fi sequel.

Perspectives
3 months ago
Dragons and alien abductions: ‘Elio’ and ‘How to Train Your Dragon’ — 828reviewsNOW

Two family-friendly features have landed in theaters this month. “Elio” is a new Pixar original movie about a young, alien-obsessed boy who finds himself whisked away to negotiate an intergalactic peace treaty. “How to Train Your Dragon,” meanwhile, is a high fidelity live-action remake of the 2010 Viking coming-of-age classic. 

On The Town
3 months ago
What to do this weekend in the 828: June 27–29

Looking for something to do in Asheville this weekend? We have you covered. Whether you’re interested in an outdoor Pride festival or a quiet evening of books and beers, there is an event for you this weekend in the 828.

Chimney Rock at Chimney Rock State Park is set to reopen to the public after a nine-month closure because of damage from Tropical Storm Helene.
Outdoors
3 months ago
Return to ‘picturesque’: Art gallery to host benefit for Chimney Rock

Chimney Rock State Park, one of Western North Carolina’s most iconic landmarks, has reopened after months spent recovering from Hurricane Helene. However, the journey for the state park isn’t over yet.

On The Town
3 months ago
‘Resilience and Resistance’: Blue Ridge Pride hosts 2nd Stonewall Gala

Blue Ridge Pride will commemorate the 56th anniversary of the Stonewall Uprising this weekend with a celebration filled with music, merriment and conversation.

Education
3 months ago
School of rock: How an AMS teacher is making new musicians out of old guitars

Joe Hooten, an 8th grade social studies teacher at Asheville Middle School, has been collecting old instruments from the Asheville community. He plans on gifting them free-of-charge to students in need this upcoming school year.

Health & Wellness
3 months ago
Summer skin tips that last all year long

West Village Market sells many different, natural skincare and beauty products that enhance your beauty and protect your skin. Check out their tips for using them.

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