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9 hours ago

ArtsAVL announces $1.2 million grant program for WNC arts nonprofits

ArtsAVL, the Asheville area arts council, has launched a $1.2 million Nonprofit Arts Recovery Grant Program intended to support the long-term recovery of Western North Carolina arts nonprofits.

10 hours ago

Wet weather returns to Asheville before sunny weekend

Showers taper off Thursday night as temperatures climb into the weekend

14 hours ago

Residents sound off on Asheville’s projected $30M budget shortfall

Public urges council to protect transit, pay living wages and avoid more property tax hikes

16 hours ago

Local, state leaders work to revive stalled Asheville Costco project

Council member Bo Hess says city has engaged state partners to revive 39-acre development proposal

1 day ago

Asheville warns of fake QR codes on parking meters

City says fraudulent stickers on Biltmore Avenue directed users to scam payment site

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Oscars variety pack: ‘Kokuho,’ ‘Cutting Through Rocks,’ ‘Sirāt’ – 828reviewsNOW

In advance of the 98th Academy Awards next month, take a deeper look at three lesser-seen films up for Oscar gold: "Cutting Through Rocks," a hopeful feminist documentary, "Kokuho," an epic Japanese drama, and "Sirāt," a weird, hypnotic road movie.

A map of the Asheville Metropolitan Sewer District Carrier Bridge Pump Station Replacement/Upgrade

1 day ago

Blasting planned at Asheville’s Carrier Park

Traffic to be halted temporarily Tuesday afternoon as work on MSD's Carrier Bridge Pump Station replacement project continues

1 day ago

Woodfin drug raid yields 5 pounds of meth, heroin and gun

Buncombe County deputies charge Tennessee woman after multi-agency investigation

1 day ago

Wall Street stairs due for new ‘do as ADA solicits local mural

The Asheville Downtown Association is asking Asheville artists to submit their qualifications to redesign and install a mural on the staircase at 43 Wall St. The project is intended to increase pedestrian traffic and improve quality of life along the city street.

Bat Cave Fire and Rescue Chief Steve Freeman

2 days ago

Bat Cave fire chief invited to State of the Union

Chief Steve Freeman to be recognized for leadership during Tropical Storm Helene recovery

Asheville City Soccer Club is inviting fans to gather March 1 at Olde London Road for a day of international match watch parties and club festivities tied to the SheBelieves Cup.

2 days ago

Asheville City SC to host SheBelieves Cup watch party March 1

Olde London Road to serve as official gathering spot; club also seeks new in-stadium PA announcer

2 days ago

Asheville Tourists eye April 21 opening day, tickets on sale today

Club unveils 2026 promotional schedule featuring fireworks, specialty jerseys and themed nights at newly renovated ballpark

Tuesday sunrise seen from Patton Avenue in Asheville

2 days ago

Dry, gusty conditions elevate wildfire risk in Asheville area

Humidity drops into teens in parts of region; rain and possible storms arrive late week

2 days ago

Man arrested on fentanyl trafficking charges in West Asheville

Police say suspect found with more than 45 grams of fentanyl after trespassing call at Pisgah View Apartments

2 days ago

Icy roads prompt delays, closures for Asheville area schools

North Buncombe schools closed; several Western North Carolina districts shift to remote learning

2 days ago

Fringe Fest returns for its 24th weird year with over 70 arts events

The 24th Asheville Fringe Arts Festival will return to the city March 15-22, bringing more than 70 different experimental, offbeat, always-interesting arts events with it.