Metro holiday cocktails
Local
9 months ago
Set the tone for the holidays with this beloved seasonal beverage

Many celebrants would insist no holiday season get-together is complete without eggnog

Metro Santa and his sleigh
Local
9 months ago
Where’s Santa Claus? Radar shows him getting closer to Asheville

Check out this story to follow Santa’s journey!

NCDOT I-40 slope failure near Tennessee line
Local
9 months ago
New slope failure will delay reopening of I-40

Another chunk of asphalt fell away from an eastbound lane of I-40 in the Pigeon River Gorge last, which will delay the reopening of the interstate.

Business
9 months ago
Which Asheville restaurants are open for the holidays?

If you plan to dine out in Asheville during the holidays, many local eateries will be open on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day.

Santa dog
Local
9 months ago
Do you have a Christmas stocking for your dog?

Here are some fun and practical stocking stuffer ideas for your canine friend

Local
9 months ago
Here are some ideas to fill your cat’s Christmas stocking

Here are some fun ideas for stocking stuffers to keep your cat entertained and happy

Music
9 months ago
Behind ‘Best of Asheville’: Finkelstein’s 120 years of music

Finkelstein’s is a Silver Medal winner in the 2024 “Best of Asheville” edition for Music Instrument Shop. The pawn shop is located in the heart of downtown Asheville.

Crime & Safety
9 months ago
828 crime blotter: Camper theft, passing a school bus

Here are some of the highlights, according to social media posts and news releases.

Rafael Guastavino (1842-1908), a renowned Spanish architect famous for constructing some of the largest freestanding domes in the world, is entombed in the Basilica of St. Lawrence in Asheville, the church which he personally financed and designed. 
Lifestyle
9 months ago
Tombstone Tales: ‘Architect of New York’ interred in Asheville basilica

The Basilica of St. Lawrence was Rafael Guastavino’s final project before his death in 1908.

Local
9 months ago
828 roundup: A shooting, a stabbing, flood-damaged parks

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