4 weeks ago in Community, Crime & Safety, Education, Local, Politics, ZZZ App Top Stories

March primary to decide Buncombe County DA and key local races

Todd Williams retires; candidates for district attorney, mayor, city council and school board vie for office

4 weeks ago in Local, Sports, ZZZ App Top Stories

Six former Asheville City SC players selected in 2026 MLS SuperDraft

Selections include two first-round picks, three in the second round and one in the third

4 weeks ago in Crime & Safety, Local, ZZZ App Top Stories

Hendersonville pedestrian dies days after being hit by vehicle

Police say no charges will be filed following the Dec. 17 collision on Spartanburg Highway

4 weeks ago in Crime & Safety, Local, ZZZ App Top Stories

Deputy shoots suspect during domestic incident in Haywood County

Sheriff’s office says deputy was attacked; SBI to review incident

4 weeks ago in Arts & Culture, Business, Lifestyle, Local, Perspectives, ZZZ App Top Stories

The best books of 2025, according to WNC booksellers

Who better to tell you about the best books of 2025 than the folks at the local bookstores of Western North Carolina? From queer vampires to epistolary charmers, read on for our local booksellers' favorite reads of the year.

4 weeks ago in Asheville History, Local, Native Advertising, ZZZ App Top Stories

Strangeville: North Carolina’s stolen Bill of Rights

Stolen during the Civil War, North Carolina’s copy of the Bill of Rights vanished for more than a century before its recovery and a statewide tour that included a stop in Asheville.

4 weeks ago in Lifestyle, Local, Outdoors, ZZZ App Top Stories

Hikes of WNC: Catawba Falls River Trail

We celebrate the winter solstice, the shortest day of the year, tomorrow, so here is a breezy, nearby hike to enjoy. The Catawba Falls River Trail, located just outside of Old Fort, N.C., is an easily accessible route that starts off nice and flat before climaxing with an impressive waterfall – and a massive staircase, to match.

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Asheville High names inaugural Athletic Hall of Fame class

Former athletes and coaches to be honored Jan. 16 during home basketball games

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Trousdale, Turnstile, Tyler Childers: The best albums of 2025

828newsNOW and our friends at the Asheville Media Group, including DJs for Mix 96.5, 98.1 The River and La Pantera 97.3, are proud to present a list of our favorite albums of the year.

4 weeks ago in Asheville History, Local, Native Advertising, ZZZ App Top Stories

Tombstone Tales: Lewis Trexler, killed over seventy-five cents

A former Blowing Rock police chief was beaten to death in 1888 over a minor debt. More than a century later, his grave tells a story of injustice, outrage and a life cut short.

4 weeks ago in Sports

Los Angeles Angels settles lawsuit with family of pitcher Tyler Skaggs over fatal overdose

The Los Angeles Angels reached a confidential settlement Friday in a lawsuit over the drug overdose death of pitcher Tyler Skaggs.

4 weeks ago in Entertainment, Music

Judge nixes conviction of one of two men found guilty of killing Run-DMC’s Jam Master Jay

A judge Friday voided the conviction of one of the two men found guilty of the 2002 killing of Run-D.M.C. star Jam Master Jay, ruling that there wasn't enough evidence that the man had a motive to kill the hip-hop luminary.

4 weeks ago in National

Justice Department begins releasing long-awaited files tied to Epstein sex trafficking investigation

The Justice Department on Friday began releasing its files on Jeffrey Epstein, a convicted sex offender and wealthy financier known for his connections to some of the world's most influential people, including Donald Trump, who as president had tried to keep the files sealed.

4 weeks ago in Arts & Culture, Food & Drink, Lifestyle, Local, On The Town, Photo, ZZZ App Top Stories

Highlights from the Grove Park Inn Gingerbread House Competition

The annual National Gingerbread House Competition has returned to the Omni Grove Park Inn for another year of stellar sugary sculptures. The gingerbread houses are on display for free at the Grove Park Inn, where they will remain until Jan. 4, 2026.

4 weeks ago in Business, Health & Wellness, Local, ZZZ App Top Stories

Propane drive set for Saturday at Swannanoa Ingles site

Blossman Gas & Appliance expects to serve hundreds of residents needing fuel for heating and cooking

4 weeks ago in Local, ZZZ App Top Stories

Wind advisory in effect in Asheville area and across WNC

Gusts up to 40 mph expected Friday; dry, warmer weather ahead this weekend

4 weeks ago in Sports

LeBron James cites ‘Luka magic’ as Doncic has 45-point triple-double

LeBron James was in awe of "Luka magic" after Luka Doncic had 45 points, 14 assists and 11 rebounds in his fifth triple-double of the season in a 143-135 win over the Utah Jazz on Thursday night.

4 weeks ago in Entertainment

Pete Davidson and Elsie Hewitt welcome their ‘perfect angel girl’

Pete Davidson and Elsie Hewitt have announced the birth of their "perfect angel girl." They took to Instagram on Thursday to herald the Dec. 12 birth of Scottie Rose Hewitt Davidson, accompanied by several photos of the couple cradling and caring for their newborn.

4 weeks ago in World

Spread of famine in Gaza Strip averted but Palestinians there still face starvation, experts say

The spread of famine has been averted in the Gaza Strip, but the situation remains critical with the entire Palestinian territory still facing starvation, the world's leading authority on food crises said Friday.

4 weeks ago in Local, ZZZ App Top Stories

From racetracks to rescue missions: Greg Biffle’s final legacy

Retired NASCAR driver gained national attention for humanitarian aid flights after Tropical Storm Helene