1 week ago in Local, Outdoors, ZZZ App Top Stories

Nolichucky River boat launch to be rebuilt

Forest Service set to rebuild Pisgah National Forest site damaged by Tropical Storm Helene

1 week ago in Entertainment

Rapper Tekashi 6ix9ine reports to NYC lockup where Nicolas Maduro and Luigi Mangione await trial

Rapper Tekashi 6ix9ine is joining Venezuela's president and the man charged with gunning down United Healthcare's CEO in a notorious federal lockup in New York City.

1 week ago in Olympics, Sports

Host nation Italy sets ambitious medal target for Winter Olympics despite athlete injuries

Italy will be hoping to deliver on and off the snow and ice at its home Olympics. The host nation is keen to put on a spectacular Winter Games but also wants success in terms of medals.

1 week ago in Sports

John Harbaugh is fired as the Baltimore Ravens’ coach after 18 seasons, including a Super Bowl win

John Harbaugh's 18-year tenure in Baltimore included two distinct periods of success. After taking over, Harbaugh capitalized on the last few years of Ray Lewis' career, reaching the AFC title game three times in his first five seasons as coach and winning a Super Bowl.

1 week ago in Entertainment

Nick Reiner to be arraigned in killing of parents Rob and Michele Singer Reiner

Nick Reiner is set to be arraigned and enter a plea Wednesday in the killing of his parents, Rob Reiner and Michele Singer Reiner. His scheduled appearance in a Los Angeles Superior Court comes 3 1/2 weeks after the beloved actor-director and his wife of 36 years were found dead with stab wounds in their home in the upscale Brentwood section of Los Angeles, authorities said.

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I-26 lane closures near Weaverville to cause delays Wednesday

Intermittent closures planned at Monticello Road exit

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Venezuela crisis reverberates in Asheville area

Broadcaster Omar Mayorga says the capture of Nicolás Maduro brings relief, fear and fragile hope for Venezuelans at home and abroad

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Crashes slow morning commute in Haywood and Buncombe counties

Westbound I-40 lanes closed near West Canton; NC-191 shoulder shut down near I-40 in Asheville

1 week ago in Health & Wellness, Local, ZZZ App Top Stories

Measles, chickenpox cases trigger Buncombe County alert

Asheville area health officials stress vaccination as county investigates possible exposures

1 week ago in Crime & Safety, Housing, Local, ZZZ App Top Stories

APD detective uncovers massive apartment fraud network

Three days after Masieuh Dewayne Morgan, 19, was arrested on 25 felony counts, Asheville Police Department detective Aaron Buyanovsky spoke with 828newsNOW to shed light on the web of fraud that led to Morgan's apprehension.

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Prescribed burn planned in Cades Cove this week

National Park Service plans 900-acre burn Jan. 7-8, weather permitting

1 week ago in Health & Wellness, Local, ZZZ App Top Stories

Three measles cases confirmed in Asheville area

Health officials say siblings were exposed during recent travel; possible exposure reported at Mission Hospital ER

1 week ago in Arts & Culture, Community, Education, Lifestyle, Local, On The Town, Outdoors, ZZZ App Top Stories

UNC Asheville removes ‘Batland’ art installation from Five Points woods

Early this morning, just two weeks after the public installation was erected, University of North Carolina Asheville officials took down "Batland," an outdoor art gallery and scavenger hunt featuring hand-painted bats by over 25 local artists.

1 week ago in Entertainment, Trending

Nicole Kidman and Keith Urban are officially divorced after 19 years of marriage

Nicole Kidman and Keith Urban are divorced and legally single. A Nashville, Tennessee, judge on Tuesday issued an order dissolving the 19-year marriage of the Oscar-winning actor and the Grammy-winning country singer.

1 week ago in National

Fifth anniversary of the Jan. 6 attack brings fresh division to the Capitol

Five years ago outside the White House, outgoing President Donald Trump told a crowd of supporters to head to the Capitol — "and I'll be there with you" — in protest as Congress was affirming the 2020 election victory for Democrat Joe Biden.

1 week ago in Entertainment

Sydney Sweeney box-office hit ‘The Housemaid’ to get a sequel

After just two and half weeks of release, the Sydney Sweeney box-office hit "The Housemaid" is getting a sequel. Lionsgate announced Tuesday that it will start production on "The Housemaid's Secret" later this year.

1 week ago in Arts & Culture, Entertainment, Lifestyle, Local, Music, On The Town, ZZZ App Top Stories

Local bar to host Billy Strings lookalike contest for floor tickets

To mark acclaimed bluegrass musician Billy Strings' upcoming Asheville tour dates, a local bar will host their second annual Billy Strings Look-Alike Contest. The winner will score floor tickets to the musician's Feb. 14 concert.

1 week ago in Community, Health & Wellness, Lifestyle, Local, ZZZ App Top Stories

YMCA spotlights free mentorship program for National Mentoring Month

Reach & Rise is a free mentorship program for youths age 6 to 17 offered through the YMCA. The local YMCA chapter, YMCA of Western North Carolina, is encouraging community members to come onboard as mentors this January, National Mentoring Month.

1 week ago in Lifestyle

6 therapist-approved mental health tips to kick off the new year

Rula offers six therapist-approved mental health tips for the new year, emphasizing self-reflection, energy management, and setting achievable goals.

1 week ago in National, Trending

The Latest: After briefing, Johnson says he doesn’t expect US troops to deploy to Venezuela

Secretary of State Marco Rubio and other top officials briefed leaders in Congress late Monday on the striking military operation in Venezuela...