Local
4 months ago
Thousands remain powerless after overnight storms in Asheville area

Power outages began being reported by Duke Energy customers shortly before 4 a.m. Saturday.

Memorial to German prisoners of war buried in Asheville's Riverside Cemetery
Local
4 months ago
Tombstone Tales: How did German POWs come to be in Riverside Cemetery?

Eighteen German prisoners of war buried are buried in Asheville’s Riverside Cemetery.

Actors stand onstage after a performance.
Perspectives
4 months ago
Review: Different Strokes! acts out social satire with mixed success

The Different Strokes! Performing Arts Collective took to the stage this month for the third rendition of the 369 Monologue and Short Play Festival. Our review covers four of this year’s pieces.

9th Annual Strikeout Childhood Cancer Bowling event
Health & Wellness
4 months ago
Bowlers in Hendersonville raise thousands for childhood cancer research

A Strikeout Childhood Cancer Bowling event Thursday in Hendersonville raised more than $12,000.

Perspectives
4 months ago
‘Final Destination: Bloodlines’ is fun for the whole family – 828reviewsNOW

“Final Destination: Bloodlines” is all about getting the family together for a backyard barbecue… in more ways than one! It may be the sixth film in the horror series, but “Bloodlines” is easily the finest “Final Destination” yet.

Cloudy skies
Local
4 months ago
Severe storms possible in WNC this afternoon, overnight

The National Weather Service warns that strong storms may develop this afternoon.

May is Older Americans Month, a time to recognize the many contributions that older adults make in the community, reaffirm commitments to providing services and support to seniors, and include their voices in community planning
Local
4 months ago
Flip the Script on Perspectives of Aging

May is Older Americans Month, a time to recognize the many contributions that older adults make in the community.

Jenna Ortega stars as Anima in "Hurry Up Tomorrow."
Perspectives
4 months ago
The Week-ugh: Jenna Ortega outshines The Weeknd in ‘Hurry Up Tomorrow’ – 828reviewsNOW

The Weeknd stars as a version of himself in “Hurry Up Tomorrow.” Read our review of the film, also starring Jenna Ortega and Barry Keoghan.

FEMA center Asheville Mall
Housing
4 months ago
FEMA aid tops $445M for Asheville area’s Helene recovery

To date, FEMA has approved aid for 159,726 Asheville-area households

Crime & Safety
4 months ago
South Asheville man arrested following non-fatal shooting

Asheville Police Department detectives have apprehended suspect Oshua Archie Peak, 29, following a south Asheville shooting in which one man was wounded with non-fatal injuries.