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5 new movies to see, stream or skip in September 2025 – 828reviewsNOW

Looking for something to watch this September? Check out our 828reviewsNOW guide for the movies to see, stream or watch this month.

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Weather service tracks severe storms in WNC, Smokies

Communities from Marshall to Cataloochee advised to monitor warnings

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State officials stress safety as Mountain State Fair prepares to open

Labor Department inspectors, law enforcement and health agencies outline precautions in Fletcher

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YMI goes all out for Goombay Festival: Music, art, food and more

Goombay Festival, an annual celebration of Black culture through music, storytelling, art, food, film and more, returns this weekend to downtown Asheville after last year's event was cancelled by Hurricane Helene.

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$686M available for NC water systems damaged by Helene

Funding targets drinking water, wastewater and septic systems with zero-interest loans

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Fork & Dagger: Crusco breathes rarified air into River Arts District

Food, drink and design weave together memories of Asheville’s dining legacy in a fresh start on Depot Street

FILE - Debris from the aftermath of Hurricane Helene is seen, Sept. 30, 2024, in Asheville, N.C. (AP Photo/Mike Stewart, File)

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Buncombe County officials reflect on Helene recovery at final update

Nearly 12 months of briefings tracked progress in housing, infrastructure, small business aid and debris cleanup

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What to do in the 828: Sept. 5-7

Looking for weekend plans? We have you covered. From Goombay Festival to a Puppy Palooza, there is no shortage of things to do in the 828 this weekend. Read more in our guide.

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Disabled vehicle closes lane on I-26 near Weaverville

Eastbound traffic expected to face significant delays at mile marker 20.5

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Experience Music announces Helene relief album in honor of one year anniversary

"After the Flood: Songs Inspired by Helene" is a 16 track album of songs written by local artists in the year since Helene. 100% of the proceeds from the record will go to support artists impacted by the storm.

An American flag stands next to a sign written on housing debris along the Swannanoa River, Wednesday, Feb. 5, 2025, in Swannanoa, N.C. Swannanoa was one of several communities in western North Carolina that was severely affected by Hurricane Helene. (AP Photo/Kathy Kmonicek)

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Tropical storms hit home: Living through floods in Asheville area

Lessons from Swannanoa and Haywood County -- floodwaters move quickly, leaving little time to prepare

Black Mountain Police Chief Steve Parker says he is worried about the structural integrity of the Public Safety Building.

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Security cameras help solve crimes, Black Mountain police say

Local businesses and neighborhoods contribute to growing surveillance network

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APD investigating non-lethal West Asheville gunfire, seeks public assistance

The Asheville Police Department is investigating a reported gun discharge that occurred Tuesday night in West Asheville and investigators are asking for help from the public.

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Disaster takes center stage in ‘Fire & Flood’ from The Sublime Theater

This October, The Sublime Theater will explore the twin disasters of the Los Angeles fires and Hurricane Helene flood with a limited run of "Fire & Flood," a pair of short plays by Western North Carolina playwright Travis Lowe.

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Event Support Grant open for arts nonprofit application starting Sept. 8

The Asheville Event Support Grant is an annual financial support grant for nonprofit arts organizations in Asheville, N.C. This year, applications for the grant will open on Sept. 8, 2025.