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Pets
2 years 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
2 years 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
2 years 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.

The Swannanoa Tunnel entrance on the western end of its nearly 2,000 foot length.
Lifestyle
2 years ago
Tombstone Tales: Incarcerated African Americans built WNC railroad

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

Local
2 years 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
2 years 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
2 years 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
2 years 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
2 years 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.

Local
2 years ago
Crooked Creek Fire 100% contained, North Fork Fire still burning

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