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Lifestyle
1 year ago
What to do this weekend in The 828: Feb. 14-16

There is a lot happening in the Greater Asheville area this weekend. Do not miss out on the festivities. Learn what is happening right here.

Lifestyle
1 year ago
Celebrate World Radio Day with local on-air talent

Find out why radio is more important than you realized on this year’s World Radio Day on Feb. 13.

On The Town
1 year ago
‘Beautiful and weird and strange’: Comedian Rory Scovel to perform WNC benefit show

Nationally renowned comedian Rory Scovel is bringing his signature brand of oddball Southern charm to the Wortham Center for the Performing Arts next week.

On The Town
1 year ago
Madison County Arts Council to host annual community meeting tonight

The Madison County Arts Council Annual Meeting will begin at 5:30 p.m. this evening, Tuesday, Feb. 11 at Community Housing Coalition Offices, 798 Walnut Creek Road, Marshall.

Education
1 year ago
‘Body’ of work: UNCA professor Mildred Kiconco Barya wins literary prize

Asheville writer, poet, essayist and University of North Carolina Asheville professor Mildred Kinconco Barya was honored last week with the 2025 Jacobs/Jones African American Literary Prize for her essay, “Sing for the Women.” The piece is all about the resilience of the body.

Lifestyle
1 year ago
My bloody Valentines: ‘Heart Eyes,’ ‘Love Hurts’ – 828reviewsNOW

Prepare for a Valentine’s Day date night with two very different love stories: “Heart Eyes,” a slasher but a romantic comedy at heart, and “Love Hurts,” an action movie that hurts to look at.

Lifestyle
1 year ago
Brevard opens the door for President Carter

President Carter devoted his post-presidential years to building homes for people in need. Today, a memorial door honors the many doors his service opened for thousands of families.

Lifestyle
1 year ago
Tombstone Tales: Respected midwife and nurse of Asheville

Tempie Avery served as a midwife and nurse to the mothers and babies of Asheville decades before modern medicine, earning the respect of black and white families alike.

On The Town
1 year ago
Tie the knot…not! Get ‘fake married’ at Fleetwood’s Valentine party

Every Valentine’s Day, Fleetwood’s opens their chapel doors to anyone who wants a “Fake as Hell” wedding: couples, best friends, or even cardboard cutouts.

Business
1 year ago
‘Free meal to every Holocaust survivor’ pledges Montford Deli owner

Montford Deli owner David Sweeting pledged free meals to every Holocaust survivor in heartfelt apology statement.

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