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12 hours ago
Deputy Jackie Stepp named Interim Police Chief of APD
Shepp was named to the position by Asheville City Manager Debra Campbell following the retirement announcement of APD Chief Michael Lamb in September.
13 hours ago
Student spotlight: UNC Asheville art students host Art & Ceramics Sale
The Fall 2025 Student Art & Ceramics Sale will be held from 4-8 p.m., Friday, Nov. 21 and 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Saturday, Nov. 22 inside the S. Tucker Cooke Gallery at Owen Hall on UNC Asheville campus.
15 hours ago
McDowell milestone: New visitor center opens in Old Fort
Something brand-new has opened in Old Fort. At a ribbon cutting ceremony yesterday, Nov. 20, Destination McDowell, the Tourism Development Authority for McDowell County, debuted a reimagined Old Fort visitor center.
15 hours ago
Woman killed, man beaten in Biltmore Village burglary, suspect Stroupe apprehended by APD
A tragic death occurred last night in Biltmore Village, where a man was found severely beaten and Jennifer Rose Gerard, 45, was discovered inside her Warren Avenue home deceased from stab wounds. The scene pointed to signs of a burglary.
22 hours ago
Holiday Wishes aims to brighten the season for children at Eliada Homes
Asheville Media Group partners with Eliada to support 400 children in need this holiday season.
1 day ago
Holiday happenings: Tree lightings, parades and more this weekend in Asheville
As November comes to a close, communities all over Asheville are preparing for the advent of the holiday season with tree lightings, parades and more. Check out our list of the festivities.
2 days ago
Darker, Oz-ier ‘Wicked: For Good’ is a change for the worse – 828reviewsNOW
The hotly anticipated sequel to "Wicked," last year's witchy "Wizard of Oz" smash, is finally here. Read our review of "Wicked: For Good," starring Ariana Grande, Cynthia Erivo, Jonathan Bailey and Jeff Goldblum.
2 days ago
Your guide to the Asheville city services closed for Thanksgiving
In observance of Thanksgiving, city of Asheville offices and a select few services will be closed on Thursday, Nov. 27, including the Asheville Rides Transit bus system, Harrah's Cherokee Center – Asheville and the WNC Nature Center.
2 days ago
Things to do in Asheville & WNC: Nov. 21-23
Looking for things to do this weekend? Look no further. 828newsNOW has you covered with a weekend guide to Asheville and WNC. From a volleyball championship to visits from Santa Claus, there are all sorts of activities happening all over town.
2 days ago
Fork & Dagger: Asheville’s Bone & Broth might be losing its edge — here’s why
Warm ambiance, expert cocktails and beautiful broths set high expectations -- yet over-eager service and uneven seasoning temper the magic
2 days ago
Attic Salt satire ‘The Thanksgiving Play’ is a little baggy, but a feast of fun
Attic Salt Theatre Company is in the middle of their run of "The Thanksgiving Play," a satire written by Lakota playwright Larissa FastHorse about a group of white teachers attempting to craft a politically-correct Thanksgiving play for their students. Read our review now.
3 days ago
Man stabbed after breaking into West Asheville apartment, APD investigation indicates
Asheville Police Department Detectives are investigating the stabbing of a man which occurred on Tuesday afternoon in West Asheville.
3 days ago
No charges will be filed against driver after pedestrian killed on I-40 West
Daniel Gardner, 44, walked into the travel lanes of the interstate before being struck by a tractor-trailer, the drive of which remained on the scene.
3 days ago
YMCA debuts national mentoring program for kids ages 6-17
The YMCA of Western North Carolina announced today that it will take part in the national YMCA Reach & Rise Mentoring Program, a new initiative which connects adult mentors with groups of kids ages 6-17 for up to 16 week periods.
3 days ago
Sippin’ Santa: Tiki Easy Bar transforms into a tropical holiday pop-up
The Tiki Easy Bar at Hi-Wire Brewing South Slope is bringing back its Sippin' Santa holiday pop-up for its third year Wednesday, Nov. 19 through Wednesday, Dec. 31.
3 days ago
SoCon extends Harrah’s Cherokee Center partnership through 2035
As the SoCon motto goes, "it's all here." The Ingles Southern Conference Basketball Championships will be held here in Asheville, at the Harrah's Cherokee Center-Asheville arena, until 2035, officials announced at a press conference this morning.
3 days ago
Federal THC limit puts Asheville CBD stores at risk
New limit of 0.4mg THC per container would wipe out 95% of products and devastate North Carolina’s hemp economy, businesses say.
4 days ago
Asheville residents invited to participate in Urban Forest Plan survey
The city of Asheville is inviting residents, nonprofit leaders, business owners and community stakeholders to participate in a public engagement survey for the development of its first-ever Urban Forest Master Plan.
4 days ago
Run-up to the big run: 2026 Asheville Marathon & Half opens registration
Calling all distance runners, Boston Marathon aspirants and first-time marathoners. The 2026 Asheville Marathon & Half has opened regular registration for next year's race.
4 days ago
‘Millions of dollars short’: NC nurses call out state legislature over Medicaid funding
In a press release yesterday, registered nurses with the National Nurses Organizing Committee-North Carolina, a chapter of National Nurses United, called out North Carolina lawmakers for "playing politics with patients' health."
