On The Town
11 months ago
Bender Gallery is ‘Standing Strong’ with storm-affected artists

Bender Gallery, a contemporary and pop art gallery in downtown Asheville, will be hosting local Asheville artists impacted by Hurricane Helene with their “Standing Strong” exhibition.

On The Town
11 months ago
Another Patton Avenue section to be closed for storm water project

New daytime road closures will begin on Jan. 10, limiting Patton Avenue to one lane in each direction. Drivers are encouraged to take I-240 or other detour routes to navigate downtown.

Business
11 months ago
Checking in on the Asheville food industry, according to AIR

After Hurricane Helene swept through the region, leaving many without water, power or, most tragically, a building left at all, the Asheville Independent Restaurant Association was there to bring the community back together.

On The Town
11 months ago
Comedian Brian Regan to perform benefit show Wednesday, BOGO for 828newsNOW

Comedian Brian Regan is offering buy-one-get-one tickets to his benefit show on Wednesday, Jan. 8 at Thomas Wolfe Auditorium in downtown Asheville.

On The Town
11 months ago
Buncombe neighborhood rallies against prospective plant, more traffic

Last night, Thursday, Jan. 2, North Buncombe Quarry and Southern Concrete Materials, the organizations behind the proposed concrete site, hosted a community meeting to address the neighborhood’s concerns. Residents showed up prepared.

Business
11 months ago
Plant Bar: New coffee, tea spot to open Saturday on Haywood Road

A brand new coffee shop is coming to Haywood Road, and its beverages are herbal to a “tea.” Plant Bar Asheville is opening inside of Asheville Dispensary, a West Asheville cannabis shop.

Housing
11 months ago
Controversial concrete plant proposed in North Buncombe neighborhood

North Buncombe Quarry and Southern Concrete Materials are proposing a new concrete plant on a five-acre parcel of land directly adjacent to the quarry along Goldview Road outside Woodfin, N.C. Residents aren’t happy.

Local
11 months ago
Meet Jenavieve Stroud, 10-year-old librarian extraordinaire

Stroud is the youngest volunteer employee with the 21st Century Packhorse Librarians, an organization that has been distributing free books across Western North Carolina as a relief effort from the impact of Hurricane Helene.

Lifestyle
11 months ago
Cats and dogs: Amy Adams is ‘Nightbitch’ and a ‘The Lion King’ prequel – 828reviewsNOW

Two animal-centric films are in the December cinematic zeitgeist: “Nightbitch,” starring Amy Adams, and “Mufasa: The Lion King,” a prequel “Lion King” film.

On The Town
11 months ago
Hi-Wire Brewing to host ‘Court of Thorns and Roses’ themed ball

“A Court of Thorns and Roses” is a popular fantasy series by Sarah J. Maas. This Saturday, Dec. 21, Hi-Wire Brewing will bring the books to life at their Starfall Ball.

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