Lifestyle
10 months ago
Camera is character in BP nominee ‘Nickel Boys,’ ghost story ‘Presence’ – 828reviewsNOW

Two new films use a first-person point-of-view camera to tell their stories: the Best Picture nominated “Nickel Boys” and the Steven Soderbergh ghost story “Presence.”

Lifestyle
10 months ago
Tombstone Tales: Asheville’s lost cemetery refound

After a century, a long-lost cemetery on Haywood Road was rediscovered in 2023. Today, it faces the possibility of being lost once more.

Local
10 months ago
828 roundup: Presidential visit, Rabbit Rabbit lawsuit

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

Business
10 months ago
Dilbar down: Downtown Indian street food spot closes

Dilbar, an Indian street food restaurant in downtown Asheville, announced on social media it was closing its doors today, Jan. 24.

Politics
10 months ago
President in Buncombe County, locals respond

President Donald Trump visited Swannanoa, N.C. to assess damages from Tropical Storm Helene. Locals lined up on streets to watch his motorcade.

First lady Melania Trump looks on as President Donald Trump speaks with reporters before boarding Marine One on the South Lawn of the White House, Friday, Jan. 24, 2025, in Washington. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci)
Local
10 months ago
Trump proposes ‘getting rid of FEMA’ while visiting North Carolina

“FEMA has been a very big disappointment,” the Republican president said.

Health & Wellness
10 months ago
Asheville water tests mostly clean, report shows

Of flush samples from Asheville water customers, five showed detectable levels of lead, but only two exceeded the action level, city officials said.

Local
10 months ago
Traffic Alert: Swannanoa said to be Presidential visit location

If you plan to get out around midday Friday, maybe reconsider, because President Donald Trump’s planned visit is likely to snarl traffic.

On The Town
10 months ago
Concert for Carolina raised $24.5 million for recovery – then what?

The massive Concert for Carolina benefit show drew in millions of dollars of aid in October 2024. Where did that money go after and what has it been used for since?

On The Town
10 months ago
Four Asheville chefs nominated for 35th annual James Beard Award semifinals

Asheville has become a city revered for its food. Four local restaurants have gained an additional distinction as semifinalists in the 35th annual James Beard Foundation Awards.