Local
3 months ago
Traffic halted on I-40 East after vehicle fire near Exit 44

A vehicle fire shut down all eastbound lanes of Interstate 40 near Exit 44 (U.S. 23/Smokey Park Highway) in Asheville on Wednesday

Local
3 months ago
Weather warning issued for Buncombe, McDowell counties

The National Weather Service has upgraded the severe weather risk to a Level 2 “Slight Risk” across much of Western North Carolina

Local
3 months ago
Did you see it? Fireball spotted streaking across sky

Officials and residents across the southeastern United States reported sightings of a bright fireball streaking through the sky late Thursday morning.

North Carolina Arboretum Executive Director Drake Fowler and Vic Isley, president and CEO of Explore Asheville and the Buncombe County TDA, on Thursday announced the coming of an outdoor art exhibition by renowned Danish artist Thomas Dambo.
Education
3 months ago
Curious trolls coming to Asheville to study … humans

A dozen trolls created by renowned Danish artist Thomas Dambo are packing their bags for a winter visit to the North Carolina Arboretum.

Perspectives
3 months ago
Dragons and alien abductions: ‘Elio’ and ‘How to Train Your Dragon’ — 828reviewsNOW

Two family-friendly features have landed in theaters this month. “Elio” is a new Pixar original movie about a young, alien-obsessed boy who finds himself whisked away to negotiate an intergalactic peace treaty. “How to Train Your Dragon,” meanwhile, is a high fidelity live-action remake of the 2010 Viking coming-of-age classic. 

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Crime & Safety
3 months ago
Shots fired into home with child inside; 20 casings found

This is the second gunfire incident in this neighborhood this month, Asheville police said

Dino tag
Local
3 months ago
Jurassic plates: Acrocanthosaurus roars onto NC roads

A specialty license plate featuring the skeleton of Acrocanthosaurus has met the NCDMV threshold to begin production.

On The Town
3 months ago
What to do this weekend in the 828: June 27–29

Looking for something to do in Asheville this weekend? We have you covered. Whether you’re interested in an outdoor Pride festival or a quiet evening of books and beers, there is an event for you this weekend in the 828.

Local
3 months ago
Water main break disrupts service in Asheville area

A water main break off Old Leicester Highway in the Woodfin Water District has disrupted service to homes and businesses.

Chimney Rock at Chimney Rock State Park is set to reopen to the public after a nine-month closure because of damage from Tropical Storm Helene.
Outdoors
3 months ago
Return to ‘picturesque’: Art gallery to host benefit for Chimney Rock

Chimney Rock State Park, one of Western North Carolina’s most iconic landmarks, has reopened after months spent recovering from Hurricane Helene. However, the journey for the state park isn’t over yet.

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