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2 weeks ago

NC film critics group announces 2025 Best of Cinema nominees

Following the Golden Globes last night, the North Carolina Film Critics Association has unveiled their nominees for the 2026 Best of Cinema awards, recognizing filmmaking achievement in narrative, documentary, animated and technical categories. "Sinners" leads with a record 19 nominations.

2 weeks ago

8 bands to play music festival benefiting Henderson arts council

Winter Sound Music Fest 2026 will run from 1-11 p.m., Saturday, Jan. 31 at Oklawaha Brewing Company, 147 1st Ave. E, Hendersonville. 

2 weeks ago

Snow chances, sharply colder air on the way to Asheville area

Snow chances increase Wednesday night, followed by bitter cold and hazardous wind chills

2 weeks ago

Asheville sees drop in violent crime in 2025

Police report sharp declines in killings and traffic deaths, while property crime rises slightly

2 weeks ago

Mix 96.5 brings live and local energy to afternoon drive

New shows, same Mix: Good music, good mood all day

2 weeks ago

People at Work: Miles Madonna powers down in a plugged-in world

The Sparky’s Toys & Gifts guru embraces books, games and ownership over screens

2 weeks ago

Strangeville: Before Enka, Candler or Enka-Candler, there was Scratch Ankle

The land around Enka Commerce Park, home to the famed Enka Clock Tower, used to be known as Scratch Ankle, N.C.

2 weeks ago

Flood warning, wind advisory issued for Asheville area

Minor flooding expected near Blantyre while gusty winds and snow affect higher elevations

2 weeks ago

Hikes of WNC: Bakers Mountain Loop

Bakers Mountain Loop is a 2.2 mile looping trail located inside of Bakers Mountain Park outside of Hickory, N.C. Well-maintained, clearly marked and lovingly detailed, the hike is a fun, moderate climb to a great mountain view.

3 weeks ago

Tombstone Tales: A uniquely Appalachian Monument in Haywood County

A 1936 burial reflects a Western North Carolina tradition of handmade memorials.

3 weeks ago

Crash closes lane on I-26 near Asheville

Left lane shut down near Haywood Road as crews work to clear highway

3 weeks ago

Thermo Fisher to end operations at Weaverville site

The North Carolina Department of Commerce said the closure was expected to impact 421 employees

3 weeks ago

Smoke blankets Riverside Drive area in Asheville

Smoke seen rising from Riverside Stump Dump; cause not yet confirmed

3 weeks ago

NC may lose $50M in federal funds over commercial licenses

U.S. Transportation Department says state must revoke improperly issued licenses to immigrants or risk penalties

3 weeks ago

Heavy rain, wind precede sharp cooldown in Asheville area

Cold front expected to bring blustery, near-normal winter temperatures by Sunday

3 weeks ago

Asheville joins nationwide protests over ICE shooting

Hundreds march downtown following fatal shooting of Minnesota woman

3 weeks ago

‘People We Meet on Vacation’ is more jet lag than romcom – 828reviewsNOW

The first big romantic comedy of 2026 has arrived. "People We Meet on Vacation," adapted from the bestselling novel of the same name by Emily Henry and starring Emily Bader and Tom Blyth, will begin streaming on Netflix on Friday, Jan. 9. Read our review.

3 weeks ago

Things to do in Asheville & WNC: Jan. 9-11

Hunting for weekend plans? Look no further. We've got you covered with our Asheville activity guide, featuring music, movies and Christmas tree burn parties.

3 weeks ago

‘Caverns of Gold’ organizers to play Orange Peel benefit for ABCCM

"Caverns of Gold: A Benefit for WNC Hurricane Relief" was one of the biggest benefit albums to come out of Tropical Storm Helene recovery efforts. This weekend, four "Caverns of Gold" bands will play a benefit show in the spirit of the album.

3 weeks ago

‘Fancy’ Biltmore Village McDonald’s celebrates grand reopening

The "fancy" Biltmore Village McDonald's, beloved for its Biltmore-style design and flourishes like a self-playing piano, celebrated its grand reopening after Tropical Storm Helene with community leaders, Asheville High School pep and even an appearance from Grimace, the fast food franchise's purple mascot.

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