Protesters march through downtown Asheville, N.C., on Wednesday, Jan. 8, during a demonstration opposing U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), following reports of a fatal shooting involving an ICE agent in Minneapolis. (Photo credit: James Burns)
Crime & Safety
9 hours ago
Asheville joins nationwide protests over ICE shooting

Hundreds march downtown following fatal shooting of Minnesota woman

Entertainment
12 hours ago
‘People We Meet on Vacation’ is more jet lag than romcom – 828reviewsNOW

The first big romantic comedy of 2026 has arrived. “People We Meet on Vacation,” adapted from the bestselling novel of the same name by Emily Henry and starring Emily Bader and Tom Blyth, will begin streaming on Netflix on Friday, Jan. 9. Read our review.

On The Town
14 hours ago
Things to do in Asheville & WNC: Jan. 9-11

Hunting for weekend plans? Look no further. We’ve got you covered with our Asheville activity guide, featuring music, movies and Christmas tree burn parties.

Music
15 hours ago
‘Caverns of Gold’ organizers to play Orange Peel benefit for ABCCM

“Caverns of Gold: A Benefit for WNC Hurricane Relief” was one of the biggest benefit albums to come out of Tropical Storm Helene recovery efforts. This weekend, four “Caverns of Gold” bands will play a benefit show in the spirit of the album.

Business
16 hours ago
‘Fancy’ Biltmore Village McDonald’s celebrates grand reopening

The “fancy” Biltmore Village McDonald’s, beloved for its Biltmore-style design and flourishes like a self-playing piano, celebrated its grand reopening after Tropical Storm Helene with community leaders, Asheville High School pep and even an appearance from Grimace, the fast food franchise’s purple mascot.

Local
22 hours ago
Rain, wind and falling temperatures headed for Asheville area

Heavy rain likely Friday night into Saturday, with strong winds and cooler air Sunday

This photo provided by the Noquisi Initiative shows the Noquisiyi Mound on Oct. 16, 2020, in Franklin, N.C. (Elaine Eisenbraun/Noquisi Initiative via AP)
Arts & Culture
22 hours ago
A town in NC is returning land to the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians

Site of deep spiritual and historical significance has been outside tribal control for nearly 200 years

Local
22 hours ago
Buncombe County adopts new formula for public school funding

Commissioners also hear reports on measles cases, tourism and a rezoning request

Food & Drink
23 hours ago
Fork & Dagger: Why everyone’s talking about Juancho’s Fonda

Small South Asheville space delivers big flavor, turning first-time diners into instant fans

Business
1 day ago
Asheville planners delay vote on proposed Costco

Applicant seeks more time for site studies, design revisions

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