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Arts & Culture
3 months ago
Museum of the Cherokee People announces 2026 programs in ‘first-voice’ shift

The Museum of the Cherokee People has unveiled a new series of public events and exhibitions for its 78th year. The programming is part of a shift toward becoming a “first-voice” museum, where the public will learn about the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians directly from members of the EBCI community.

Local
3 months ago
Asheville braces for snow, power outages as another storm looms

Heree are some tips for staying safe and warm during Western North Carolina’s winter weather

Demolition is underway at the former Ingles Markets site in Swannanoa, where damaged buildings are being torn down months after Tropical Storm Helene flooded the property and forced the grocery store’s permanent closure.
Business
3 months ago
Demolition begins at Ingles site in Swannanoa after Helene damage

Demolition follows plans for a 95,000-square-foot replacement store on U.S. 70

Different impacts of winter weather including a snow-covered Parkway and trees, the Parkway covered with thick ice, and the Parkway covered in Black ice.
Local
3 months ago
Winter weather forces widespread Blue Ridge Parkway closures

Only Asheville section remains open but conditions could change with more snow in forecast

Local
3 months ago
GOP’s immigration edge shows signs of slipping before midterms

Polling and policy fights test a key pillar of the party’s message on border security

Local
3 months ago
Winter Storm Watch issued for Western North Carolina

Forecasters warn of snow, dangerous cold and hazardous travel this weekend in Asheville area

The Mother Ocean shrimp po’ boy -- a Cajun fried shrimp sandwich, slathered with remoulade, topped with shredded lettuce, sliced tomato and dill pickle chips served between two slices of toasted baguette -- was classic perfection.
Food & Drink
3 months ago
Fork & Dagger: Fresh seafood, uneven results at Mother Ocean

A beloved North Asheville fishmonger delivers quality shrimp but misses the mark on fish and chips and sides

Music
3 months ago
After 20 years, Oliver Wood is playing concerts for connection

The Wood Brothers band member Oliver Wood sat down with 828newsNOW to discuss the band’s new album, “Puff of Smoke,” his relationship to Asheville and two decades of playing music.

Authorities closed Yates Avenue at the intersection of Craven Hill Circle on Wednesday afternoon after a propane truck overturned, prompting temporary evacuations in the area.
Crime & Safety
3 months ago
Propane truck overturns in Ridgecrest, prompts evacuations

No injuries reported; roads closed as crews secure scene

A truck crash Wednesday morning closed a stretch of U.S. 64 between Highlands and Cashiers, with the roadway expected to remain shut for up to two days.
Local
3 months ago
Truck crash closes U.S. 64 near Highlands

Recovery and possible repairs could keep highway shut for up to two days

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