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11 hours ago

2nd annual WNC Pizza Week is slinging 7 days of specialty pies

Local food writer Stu Helm has partnered with a plethora of local pizzerias for the second annual WNC Pizza Week, a regional celebration of all things 'za.

12 hours ago

City sets schedule for South Slope Mardi Gras parade

The Asheville Mardi Gras parade will bring beads and merriment to the South Slope district of downtown Asheville this weekend. Street closures should be expected for most of Sunday afternoon.

12 hours ago

Love, lumber and what comes next for Echoes of the Forest

Echoes of the Forest has been working to transform fallen trees into reflective public artwork after the destruction caused by Tropical Storm Helene in September 2024. This Valentine's Day, the project will unveil their latest wooden masterpiece at the North Carolina Arboretum, while other works are soon to follow.

13 hours ago

Asheville online beer festival aims to support local breweries during slower season

Discounted online beer deals aim to boost Asheville-area breweries and beer-focused businesses during the winter slowdown.

13 hours ago

Community raises concerns over patient discharges at Mission Hospital

Calls grow for HCA CEO to meet with Asheville officials after Immediate Jeopardy finding

14 hours ago

Warm spell brings springlike feel to Asheville area

Dry weather holds through Tuesday before rain and cooler air move in midweek

15 hours ago

Wildfire burns in Nantahala National Forest in Macon County

Crews work to contain Winding Stairs Alpha Fire near U.S. 64; public urged to avoid area

19 hours ago

UNC Asheville track coach Joel Williams dies

Williams led Bulldogs program for more than 18 years, including five seasons as head coach

20 hours ago

People at Work: Inside Buncombe County’s crime scene lab

Investigator Anna Garrett describes the science, stress and realities behind forensics

1 day ago

3 new movies to see, stream or skip in February 2026 – 828reviewsNOW

This February, we review a zany new sci-fi adventure from the director of "Pirates of the Caribbean," an Oscar-nominated documentary about senior opera singers and the concluding installment of a horror movie trilogy. Which should you see, stream or skip? Find out in our review.

1 day ago

Canton urges water conservation as tank levels slowly recover

Officials warn additional leaks could trigger more service disruptions

1 day ago

Off-duty Asheville officer charged with DWI, child abuse, resisting officer

Asheville Police Department says internal investigation is underway

2 days ago

Three Ingles stores damaged by Helene to reopen in 2026, 2027

Locations in Swannanoa, Spruce Pine and Morganton have been closed for more than 16 months

2 days ago

Warm week ahead, but winter’s not finished with Asheville area

Brief early-week warmup may be followed by colder, unsettled weather

2 days ago

Strangeville: The Ghost Town of Puncheon Camp Creek

EDNEYVILLE, N.C. (828newsNOW.com) — In the open farmland of rural Henderson County, two oversized fiberglass steers stand watch along Old…

2 days ago

Questions to ask before enrolling in a summer camp

A quick checklist for Asheville and Western North Carolina parents comparing summer camps, including questions about staff training, daily schedules, eligibility, and what to confirm before registration.

2 days ago

Hikes of WNC: Beaucatcher Mountain Trail

Beaucatcher Mountain Trail is a popular hiking spot just outside of downtown Asheville. The network of branching trails is located behind Memorial Stadium and McCormick Field, making the hike a perfect outing for tourists and Tourists alike.

3 days ago

Tombstone Tales: The Von Ruck Mausoleum and Asheville’s literary ties

A story that runs from Asheville’s tuberculosis era to Thomas Wolfe’s fiction and early American horror.

3 days ago

Asheville Art Museum spotlights 70 years of American Impressionism in new gallery

Asheville Art Museum is partnering with Bank of America to bring a bank of American masterpieces to the heart of downtown Asheville. A new exhibit, "In a New Light: American Impressionism 1870-1940," collecting over 120 works from the Bank of America Collection, will open Feb. 7 and continue through June 29, 2026.

4 days ago

Water main break disrupts service in Black Mountain

Crews work to repair line near golf course; residents may face outages for several hours

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Stars were front-and-center at Super Bowl 60, with Chris Pratt and Jon Bon Jovi introducing the teams, a series of soaring pre-game performances and Bad Bunny's much-anticipated halftime show featuring a tour of Puerto Rican culture and a real-life marriage.

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The well-meaning ‘Whistle’ is a bit of a whiff – 828reviewsNOW

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Not just pups this time: ‘Puppy Bowl’ embraces older dogs

This year, the Puppy Bowl isn't just about puppies. Older dogs are getting some attention, too. There will be a halftime showdown between Team Oldies and Team Goldies, offering a showcase for senior dogs as a reminder that they also need adoption and love.