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Business
3 months ago
‘Big Fish,’ small pond: New indie bookstore blooms in Weaverville

Lindsay Johnson has wanted to open a bookstore since she was five years old. With Willbloom Books, a pop-up bookstore based in Weaverville, N.C., her wish has come true.

Food & Drink
3 months ago
Fork & Dagger: Lost in the language? Jargon speaks fluently in flavor

Despite its intimidating name, this West Asheville restaurant delivers a cozy vibe, inventive cocktails and memorable plates

Music
4 months ago
Coverfest V: 12 local bands to perform their favorite covers at AMS benefit

Next month, The Grey Eagle will host the fifth annual Coverfest, a musical fundraiser for Asheville Middle School’s 8th grade trip to Washington, D.C. 

Entertainment
4 months ago
Threequel ‘Avatar: Fire and Ash’ is a lukewarm rehash – 828reviewsNOW

When “Avatar: The Way of Water” was released in 2022, it had been 13 years since James Cameron’s revolutionary sci-fi epic first hit the scene. “Avatar: Fire and Ash,” meanwhile, comes soaring into cinemas this weekend just three years after its predecessor, and this time, it feels a little less special. Read our full review.

Arts & Culture
4 months ago
Rob Reiner dies at 78: Tribute to the ‘When Harry Met Sally…’ director

On Dec. 14, 2025, acclaimed actor and director Rob Reiner, 78, and his wife, photographer and producer Michele Reiner, 68, were found dead in their Los Angeles home. Though details are still emerging about the manner of their death, one thing is certain: the world is a better place for their time on it.

Community
4 months ago
Charity to donate hot meals, winter clothes to Candler families today

The Zakat Foundation of America, a Chicago-based humanitarian charity, will distribute hot meals, winter clothing and more to families in need at 5 p.m. today, Monday, Dec. 15 at 12 Hilltop Dr. in Candler.

Entertainment
4 months ago
Top 5 animated movies of 2025 – 828reviewsNOW

As the year winds to a close, 828reviewsNOW takes a look at the best movies of 2025. First things first: from gory sci-fi spectacles to French-language indies, we draw up a list of the year’s best animated features.

Arts & Culture
4 months ago
Speech balloons: How Appalachia Comics Project gives voice to the mountains

Founded by comics writer Andrew Aydin, the Appalachia Comics Project is a collaborative comics enterprise dedicated to telling the stories of the Appalachians who survived Tropical Storm Helene.

Food & Drink
4 months ago
Fork & Dagger: Wild Ginger Pho delivers comfort and flavor

From kitschy décor to a self-serve cotton candy machine, the Asheville restaurant’s playful updates complement its stellar pho

On The Town
4 months ago
Things to do in Asheville & WNC: Dec. 12-14

Looking for things to do this weekend? We have you covered. From Christmas parades to winter markets, we have a one horse open sleigh’s worth of activities in our weekend guide.

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