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4 days ago

Police seek third suspect in downtown Asheville shooting

Nine people were injured in March 8 incident on Lexington Avenue

5 days ago

Asheville council OKs rate hikes for water, stormwater, sanitation

Officials cite rising costs, storm recovery and infrastructure needs behind increases

5 days ago

Fugitive in $1.3M armored car theft identified after death in Asheville

Fingerprint analysis confirms identity of suspect, who used multiple aliases

5 days ago

U.S. 64 into Bat Cave to reopen Saturday ahead of schedule

Temporary traffic pattern in place as crews finish repairs from Tropical Storm Helene

5 days ago

A little heat, a lot of hustle: Asheville spice maker eyes national prize

Spice Witch founder Sabrina Hill among nine semifinalists vying for $25,000 prize

5 days ago

Procession honors Buncombe fire chief Chris Dorsey

Procession along I-40 to honor Reems Creek chief, who served more than a decade with county EMS, multiple fire departments

5 days ago

Finance counseling nonprofit plans fundraiser at Highland Brewing

OnTrack WNC is a Western North Carolina nonprofit centered around financial education, well-being and counseling. The group's annual fundraiser, "Fund the Future," will be held next month at Highland Brewing, coinciding with the release of their 2025 impact report.

5 days ago

AP accomplishment: North Buncombe High places on AP School Honor Roll

North Buncombe High School has placed on the 2026 Advanced Placement School Honor Roll, a distinction earned based on the achievement of students in AP classes.

6 days ago

Asheville, we’re listening: have your say on 828newsNOW

Opinions on 828newsNOW aims to provide a place for discussion and debate. A space where every perspective has a place in the conversation.

6 days ago

Earthquakes shake Dillsboro area

USGS reports magnitude 2.7 and 1.7 quakes near Macon-Jackson county line; no damage reported

6 days ago

Buncombe County detective hit, dragged during investigation

Multi-county pursuit ends with crash and arrest, officials say

6 days ago

Fire danger high across Asheville area amid drought conditions

Officials urge residents to avoid burning as wildfire risk increases in western counties

6 days ago

‘Project Hail Mary’ is a grand, gorgeous, galactic good time – 828reviewsNOW

Ryan Gosling may be the most charming astronaut who has ever befriended a rocky alien spider-crab in the fun and fantastic-looking "Project Hail Mary." Read our review for more.

6 days ago

Trio of 18-year-olds arrested on gun, drug charges

Last Friday, Asheville Police Department officers arrested three 18-year-olds, seizing guns and drugs, following erratic driving on Oakland Road.

6 days ago

Meet Anneliese Shreve, Buncombe County Teacher of the Year

Last week, Anneliese Shreve, an English teacher at Buncombe County Early College, was named the Buncombe County Schools Teacher of the Year.

6 days ago

Asheville artists want to turn milk jugs into community art

Five Points neighbors invite residents to help build towering corn sculpture

6 days ago

APD charges 28-year-old woman with felony assault in downtown shooting

Asheville Police Detectives have charged a second person, Ashonta Foursha Basnight, 28, in connection with the March 8 shooting on North Lexington Avenue.

6 days ago

Missing person: APD seeks help locating Gerald Bethel Colwell

The Asheville Police Department is asking for help locating Gerald Bethel Colwell, 60, who was reported missing on March 18, 2026.

6 days ago

Brü Avl on brunch offerings, incoming Latin food concept

Brü Avl, a local farm-to-table brunch spot, has announced that Palmar Latin Kitchen, a new dinner concept led by Chef Carlos Torres, will soon be opening for evening hours at the downtown Asheville café.

6 days ago

Asheville council considers holding Parkside for arts facility

Proposal aims to engage local neighborhoods before any final decisions are made

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Mountain movie palaces: Tryon Theatre, Tryon, N.C.

Tryon Theatre is the first subject of "Mountain Movie Palaces," our new miniseries spotlighting the independent movie theaters of small Western North Carolina communities. Read about what makes the little theater so special to its small town.

1 day ago in Local

Thousands gather in Asheville for third ‘No Kings’ rally

Demonstration draws large crowd downtown as part of regional protests