Grove Arcade Christmas lights
Business
9 months ago
Places to go, things to do this holiday season in Asheville

Asheville is open, and area artists, chefs and business owners invite visitors to return.

Lifestyle
9 months ago
Christmas History: The Great Depression

In a time when everyone was poor, families found meager ways to celebrate Christmas with what little they did have.

Lifestyle
9 months ago
On a budget this holiday season? Try these shoe-string shopping spots

828newsNOW recommends three businesses in Asheville perfect for shoppers on a budget, whether you’re looking for clothes, books, movies or food.

Photo
9 months ago
Gallery: Downtown yarn art explosion covers block with love – 828viewsNOW

The “Yarn Bomb of Love” art project on Wall Street adorns the lampposts and tree trunks of the block with colorfully crocheted yarn.

Lifestyle
9 months ago
Tombstone Tales: WCU basketball legend buried in Asheville

Henry Logan, who played college basketball at Western Carolina University from 1965-1968, and two years of professional basketball in the ABA, is considered one of the best college basketball athletes of all time. He is buried in Asheville, N.C.

Lifestyle
9 months ago
Review: Daniel Craig in ‘Queer’ and an animated ‘Lord of the Rings’ – 828reviewsNOW

It’s a war of the Ro-queer-im in the latest 828reviewsNOW double-feature: a new “Lord of the Rings” anime film, “The Lord of the Rings: The War of the Rohirrim” and Luca Guadagnino’s A24 Daniel Craig vehicle, “Queer.”

Music
10 months ago
Raise money, drop the mic: Homeward Bound’s Hip-Hop for Housing event

Homeward Bound is dedicated to ending homelessness in Asheville through thoughtful case management, rapid rehousing and, for this weekend, the power of hip-hop.

On The Town
10 months ago
Woman brings free books to Appalachia as modern ‘packhorse librarian’

Kirsten Turner is reviving a Great Depression-era initiative in the Appalachian mountains to bring books to people in need.

Lifestyle
10 months ago
What to do this weekend in The 828: Dec. 13-15

The holiday season is ramping up in preparation for Christmas Day. Check out the events happening this weekend in your local community.

On The Town
10 months ago
Roll the whole fam out for free Friday skating at Holiday Skate Jam

Asheville Parks & Recreation is hosting a free, festive holiday rollerskating extravaganza at Harrah’s Cherokee Center – Asheville on Friday, Dec. 13.

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