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Local
8 months ago
Nearly a year after Helene, Gov. Stein says work ‘far from over’

Stein tells crowd at Land of Sky event in Fletcher that more support for WNC communities is needed

Crime & Safety
8 months ago
Hundreds of grams of meth, fentanyl, more seized in major APD/SBI drug bust

The Asheville Police Department Major Case and Street Crimes Unit collaborated with the State Bureau of Investigation to seize a massive quantity of drugs this week in West Asheville.

A new mural that anchors The Wyre covers eight panels and features the work of three artists -- Victor Palenque, known as Ishmael, Asheville-based painter Amar Stewart and Miami-born artist Oscar Montes.
Arts & Culture
8 months ago
The Wyre brings 66-foot mural to River Arts District

Three artists contributed to eight-panel installation reflecting Asheville’s creative identity

Entertainment
8 months ago
Our 5 favorite films from the 2025 Asheville Film Festival – 828reviewsNOW

From horror shorts to family dramas to a black cat documentary, read our list of our five favorite films from the very first Asheville Film Festival, held last weekend in downtown Asheville.

Local
8 months ago
Manheimer to seek 4th term as Asheville mayor

Manheimer commits to leading the city’s recovery from Helene, building back better

Local
8 months ago
Strikeouts pile up as Tourists drop series opener to Emperors

Rome staff fans a dozen as Asheville struggles to find rhythm at the plate

Buncombe County Administration Office
Local
8 months ago
Commissioners back $5M grant match for A-B Tech project

Buncombe County board also weighed in on UNC Asheville, AdventHealth and Mission Hospital proposals

Local
8 months ago
Body of missing 14-year-old found in Arden area

Buncombe County authorities say there is no threat to the public

Music
8 months ago
Weirdos: Alt-rock band Five Eight, PINKEYE to play Grey Eagle

The alternative rock band Five Eight is joining forces with the Asheville punk outfit PINKEYE for a concert and multimedia showcase at The Grey Eagle this weekend.

Entertainment
8 months ago
Body doubles: ‘Freakier Friday’ and ‘Nobody 2’ are subpar sequels – 828reviewsNOW

Two sequels are now playing in theaters: “Nobody 2,” an action film followup to the 2021 Bob Odenkirk vehicle, and “Freakier Friday,” a sequel to the Lindsay Lohan and Jamie Lee Curtis comedy made 22 years after the original. Read our reviews now.