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3 weeks ago
Tanger Outlets Asheville to host Barktober event
Pets, costumes and a new dog park highlight Halloween celebration
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Asheville’s Hazel Mill Road resurfacing project starts this week
Work will last two weeks; drivers should expect delays and plan alternate routes
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Blue Ridge Parkway Foundation funds reopenings during shutdown
Three popular sites in North Carolina and Virginia reopen with foundation support as roadwork and recovery continue along the parkway
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Mild start to week before front brings rain, cooler air
Scattered showers possible along I-26 corridor; fall-like temperatures expected by Thursday
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Asheville native sparks Panthers’ rally
The A.C. Reynolds alum Dowdle rushed for 206 yards and a touchdown as Carolina erased a 17-point deficit for a 27-24 win over Dolphins
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What to do with leftover Halloween candy
When October rolls into November and Thanksgiving is on the horizon, few people want to be staring at a witch's cauldron full of chocolate bars. Prepare for a house of Halloween treats with these creative candy tricks.
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Turn your pumpkin carving scraps into a healthy snack
Carving jack-o'-lanterns may be a messy October activity, but resourceful carvers can score a hearty pumpkin seed snack amid the goopy orange innards.
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Strangeville: The demon dog of Valle Crucis
In Valle Crucis, North Carolina, locals tell of a demon dog with glowing red eyes that haunts a mountain churchyard and chases travelers until the valley’s streams force it to vanish.
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5 new movies to see, stream or skip in October 2025 – 828reviewsNOW
From an offbeat Christmas love story to a ghost story led by a dog, here are five new movies to see, stream or skip this month. Read our guide below.
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Buncombe County students gain skills for high-demand jobs
Career and technical education courses, internships and industry partnerships give students real-world experience in trades and STEM fields
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Tombstone Tales: Edward Lindsay Shuford, Asheville’s beloved veterinarian
At Calvary Episcopal Churchyard in Fletcher, the grave of Dr. Edward Lindsay Shuford, DVM, bears the words “He loved all creatures great and small,” honoring a life devoted to the care of animals.
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828 Scoreboard: Week 6 of high school football
Find out how your favorite Asheville area teams fared
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Mistakenly released Buncombe detainee back in custody
Sheriff’s Office apologizes, calls incident 'serious institutional failure'
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No storm can stop their scares: The Haunted Farm returns for 2025 season
After Hurricane Helene destroyed their woods and canceled their shows last year, The Haunted Farm is back for its 2025 season bigger, better and scarier than ever. The Haunted Farm will run on weekends from Sept. 27-Nov. 1, 624 Townsend Road.
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Asheville releases survey results in city manager search
Residents cite Helene recovery, housing and homelessness and economic growth as top concerns
3 weeks ago
Asheville gears up for Making Strides Against Breast Cancer event
Walk in Pack Square highlights survivors, loved ones and hope for a cure
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Cruso gets first emergency siren in countywide flood safety plan
Haywood County begins rollout of 18 sirens to bolster flood alerts in southern communities
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PTA’s phenomenal ‘One Battle After Another’ is a revolutionary revelation – 828reviewsNOW
"One Battle After Another," Paul Thomas Anderson's incendiary firecracker of a 10th feature film, is a revolution that should not be televised. This is the movie theater film of the year. Read our review for more.
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Tourism funds boost Buncombe recovery with $12.4M in new projects
Eight initiatives include new sports facilities, museum expansion and Swannanoa park
3 weeks ago
Year of Revival Auction raises $9,500 for Marshall Relief Alliance
The community-backed auction brought music fans together with artists, turning signed memorabilia into vital support for long-term recovery in Marshall.
