Local
6 months ago
Patton Avenue reopens after fire at Goodwill

A fire broke out Monday morning in a building behind the main Goodwill facility on Patton Avenue in Asheville

Local
6 months ago
East side of Asheville’s Weaver Park to close July 7 for renovations

The city of Asheville will temporarily close the east side of Weaver Park starting July 7 to begin a major renovation project

Local
6 months ago
NC governor vetoes anti-DEI and transgender rights bills

“These mean-spirited bills would marginalize vulnerable people.” — Gov. Josh Stein

Local
6 months ago
Helene among the deadliest floods in the US in the last 25 years

Here’s a look at some of the most deadly flooding nationwide in the past 25 years.

Local
6 months ago
Tropical Storm Chantal brings heavy rains as it moves across SC

Tropical storm warnings have been issued for portions of the two Carolinas, the National Hurricane Center said.

Local
6 months ago
Strangeville: The Siren of the French Broad

A chilling legend surrounds the French Broad River in North Carolina, where witnesses claim a siren lures people to their deaths with a haunting song. The story of the French Broad River Siren has endured for generations, blending Appalachian folklore, Cherokee tradition, and eerie modern encounters.

Perspectives
6 months ago
The top 10 movies of 2025… so far – 828reviewsNOW

2025 is halfway through! As we prepare for this summer’s biggest blockbusters and the award contenders to come this fall, take a look back at the top 10 movies from the first half of the year.

Perspectives
7 months ago
‘F1’ is fast, formulaic, exhilarating race car stuntwork – 828reviewsNOW

“F1” has raced onto the big screen this summer. Read our review of the incredible racing in the mediocre sports film, starring Brad Pitt, Damson Idris, Kerry Condon and Javier Bardem.

Local
7 months ago
Before you float: How to stay safe, have fun on WNC rivers

Officials said tubing on rivers such as the French Broad, Green, Pigeon and Tuckasegee may look relaxing, but it comes with serious risks.

Asheville History
7 months ago
Tombstone Tales: The Quiet Legacy of Broughton Hospital Cemetery

More than 1,500 patients are buried at Broughton Hospital Cemetery in Morganton – each one now identified by name. This rare asylum cemetery is the focus of this week’s Tombstone Tales.