Politics
8 months ago
GALLERY: ‘Love, not hate’ chant marchers at inauguration protest

Check out the photos and read perspectives from protestors at the People’s March today, Jan. 18, from Pack Square Park to Pritchard Park in downtown Asheville.

Business
8 months ago
‘Sip, vibe, escape’: New cocktail bar Färməsē celebrating grand opening

Färməsē Cocktail Lounge – the name looks like “Farmese” and is pronounced “pharmacy” – is hosting their “uniquely curated experience” from 5 p.m. Friday, Jan. 17 until 2 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 18 in their space at 5 Biltmore Ave., Suite 1 in downtown Asheville.

Perspectives
8 months ago
‘In Heaven, everything is fine’: Acclaimed filmmaker David Lynch dies at 78

Filmmaker David Lynch, the artist behind “Twin Peaks,” “Mulholland Drive,” “Blue Velvet” and “Eraserhead,” died at 78 years old on Jan. 16, 2025.

Lifestyle
8 months ago
Flood Gallery wants to flood Asheville with art, poetry, music, film

The Flood Gallery prints the Black Mountain Press, hangs art on its walls, hosts weekly open-mic nights and poetry readings, screens movies from all around the world, welcomes community events and participates in “Mail Art,” an arts initiative which began at Black Mountain College and spread across the world.

Education
8 months ago
Asheville City, Buncombe County Schools merger survey reveals results

The findings of the School System Consolidation Feasibility Study will be discussed at 9 a.m. tomorrow, Thursday, Jan. 16 in the first floor conference room of the County Administration Building, 200 College St.

Education
8 months ago
As Swannanoa Library reopens, other locations face schedule changes

The Swannanoa Library will at last reopen after Hurricane Helene forced its closure last fall. However, the storm continues to impact the Buncombe County Public Library system as six of the area’s 12 libraries move to reduced hours of operation.

Lifestyle
8 months ago
What to do this weekend in The 828: Jan. 18-20

Find out what is happening in the Greater Asheville area this weekend. There will be feasting, music, drinking, dancing and cats!

On The Town
8 months ago
Fringe Fest fundraising at Fleetwood’s with live theater, ‘fringey’ prizes

The 2025 Asheville Fringe Arts Festival will be held in March, but a sneak peek can be seen at their winter fundraiser, scheduled this Sunday, Jan. 19 at Fleetwood’s in West Asheville.

On The Town
8 months ago
Asheville author Andrew Lawler takes a new look at the American Revolution

“A Perfect Frenzy” is about the beginning of the American Revolution in Norfolk, Virginia and the first emancipation proclamation in the nation, 90 years before Lincoln.

moon farm evening
Outdoors
8 months ago
Major moon reported for duty last night

Moonlight bathed the mountains of Asheville in a bright glow last night.

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