Pets
8 months ago
Happy Valentine’s Dog: Celebrate puppy love at Cupid’s Canine Quest

Get outside with your furry Valentine at Cupid’s Canine Quest, a scavenger hunt this Saturday, Feb. 8 at Jake Rusher Park.

Perspectives
8 months ago
The big, bold beauty of ‘The Brutalist’ and misguided ‘Companion’ – 828reviewsNOW

“The Brutalist” is three-and-a-half hours long but worth every minute of it. New sci-fi comedy “Companion,” meanwhile, could’ve used a few system updates to its AI storyline.

Crime & Safety
8 months ago
Amber Alert for Asheville toddler cancelled, child found

Authorities have located 3-year-old Taj Massey after an Amber Alert went out to people in the Asheville area on Sunday morning.

Lifestyle
8 months ago
Tombstone Tales: Incarcerated African Americans built WNC railroad

The Western North Carolina Railroad was built by compulsory prisoner labor killing dozens.

Local
8 months ago
828 roundup: Tennis benefit, Helene book, Stoobie awards and more

Here’s a look at the top local news stories from 828newsNOW this past week.

Crime & Safety
8 months ago
Skateboarder struck in hit-and-run: APD seeking info on burgundy Toyota

APD is urging anyone with information about a burgundy Toyota RAV4 to come forward. The hit-and-run incident occurred in early November 2024.

Health & Wellness
8 months ago
Dead bird at Lake Julian Park tests positive for avian flu

Preliminary tests show a bird at Lake Julian Park had avian influenza H5N1

Lifestyle
8 months ago
Forgot Valentine’s Day? Make reservations with 828newsNOW and friends

If you have not found a restaurant to eat Valentine’s Day dinner at yet, check out some of our local recommendations.

Harrah's Cherokee Center - Asheville
On The Town
8 months ago
World-ranked tennis stars to play Servin’ Up Love benefit at Harrah’s

Harrah’s Cherokee Center is serving up an exciting fundraiser for Hurricane Helene relief this weekend: a celebrity tennis benefit. The Stars Servin’ Up Love celebrity tennis benefit will open its doors at 1:30 p.m. on Sunday, Feb. 2 at Harrah’s Cherokee Center in downtown Asheville.

Crooked Creek Fire
Local
8 months ago
Crooked Creek Fire 100% contained, North Fork Fire still burning

Crooked Creek Fire was caused by a fallen powerline, emergency officials said.