FILE - A youth looks through a telescope during a stargazing and comet-watching gathering at Joya-La Barreta Ecological Park in Queretaro, Mexico, Saturday, Oct. 19, 2024. (AP Photo/Ginnette Riquelme, File)
Local
10 months ago
It has begun: 6 planets align, 7th to join the parade soon

Venus, Mars, Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus and Neptune – are visible now. In late February, they will be joined by Mercury.

Health & Wellness
10 months ago
Flu causes visitor restrictions at Asheville area hospitals

Visitor restrictions will remain in place until reported flu-like activity decreases.

Business
10 months ago
Valentine’s week job fair heading to WNC Ag Center, seeking employers

The Hearts & Hires Job & Resource Fair will be held from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., Wednesday, Feb. 12 at the Western North Carolina Agricultural Center.

Health & Wellness
10 months ago
Senior Living Series: Tips to help combat the winter blues

The best way to maintain a positive attitude is to start with the basics, said Kimberly Bailey, a Life Plan Community Nurse with Givens Home First

Lifestyle
10 months ago
Oscar nominations are out: Read our reviews of Best Picture nominees

The nominations for the 97th Academy Awards are here. Read our reviews of the Best Picture nominees and more.

On The Town
10 months ago
The Whale warms up West Asheville with weekend winter festival

Whale whale, what do we have here? The Whale Craft Beer Collective is hosting a winter festival this weekend at their West Asheville location, 507 Haywood Road.

Lifestyle
10 months ago
What to do this weekend in The 828: Jan. 24-26

There are many things to do and see in Asheville this weekend. Here are some events you simply cannot miss.

Pets
10 months ago
Crawl over to the WNC Agricultural Center for Repticon this weekend

The reptile, amphibian and exotic animal convention will be held from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., Saturday, Jan. 25 and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Sunday, Jan. 26 at the Western North Carolina Agricultural Center, 775 New Airport Road, Fletcher.

Local
10 months ago
NC among 22 states suing to stop Trump’s order blocking birthright citizenship

North Carolina’s Jeff Jackson is among attorneys general from 22 states suing to block President Donald Trump’s move to end birthright citizenship

Business
10 months ago
West Village Market stocked with all your Veganuary needs

Whether you’ve committed to taking more steps in nature or eating less animal products, now is a good time to reassess your goals