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13 hours ago in Arts & Culture, Community, Entertainment, Lifestyle, Local, Perspectives

‘Much Ado About Nothing’ at Hendersonville Theatre is a pop-punk pleasure

Hendersonville Theatre sign on a stone building with an events board listing April shows and dates outdoors under a blue sky

Hendersonville Theatre concludes their very funny take on William Shakespeare's "Much Ado About Nothing" this weekend, with performances scheduled for 7 p.m. on April 24 and 3 p.m. on April 25-26.

18 hours ago in Business, Community, Food & Drink, Lifestyle, Local, On The Town

Italian restaurant Gemelli brings new life to historic Biltmore Village building

Brick building façade with an arched red sign reading 'Biltmore Crossing Gemelli Italian' and smaller tenant plaques below.

Gemelli Italian restaurant is serving up community and recovery in Biltmore Village. As the historic Asheville business sector rebuilds from damage caused by Tropical Storm Helene, Gemelli has brought new life to one of its oldest buildings.

2 days ago in Arts & Culture, Community, Entertainment, Lifestyle, Local, On The Town, Outdoors

State of Asheville stages: Montford Park Players

Outdoor wooden stage with a banner reading 'The Wonderful Wizard of Oz' against a backdrop of green trees and a clear blue sky.

Over a year and a half after the widespread devastation of Tropical Storm Helene, which hobbled business, tourism and the arts across Western North Carolina, 828newsNOW takes a look at how the theater community has recovered. First up, the Montford Park Players.

2 days ago in Arts & Culture, Entertainment, Food & Drink, Lifestyle, Local

Things to do in Asheville and WNC: April 24-26

Local favorites and seasonal events highlight a busy weekend across the 828.

3 days ago in Arts & Culture, Community, Entertainment, Lifestyle, Local, Perspectives

‘Venus in Fur’ at Attic Salt is meta, intense, intimate theater

Stage scene with two performers in historical costumes: a standing woman in a pink, ruffled dress and a kneeling person in a floral gown, on a dark backdrop with a green couch visible to the left.

"Venus in Fur," directed by Jeff Catanese and starring Kate McGunagle and Alex McDonald Villarreal, is an intimate, psychological two-hander about sadomasochism, 19th century literature and the power dynamics between actors and their directors.

3 days ago in Community, Lifestyle, Local, Perspectives, Sports

Public split on new name as Tourists kick off home season at HomeTrust Park

Close-up of a baseball with the HomeTrust Park Opening Day logo and date, held in front of a brick stadium wall.

Yesterday evening, the Asheville Tourists went to bat with the Greenville Drive for the team's opening home game, their first following a $38.5 million renovation of the ballpark. For guests, the evening marked the debut of the stadium's new name, HomeTrust Park, replacing McCormick Field.

National

14 hours ago in National

A violent tornado tears through Oklahoma town, damaging 40 homes but sparing lives

Raeann Hunt scrambled to her cellar as a tornado bore down on her Oklahoma community. "It is headed right for us," she recalled thinking, as she peeked outside, unable to contain her curiosity.

21 hours ago in National

US soldier charged with using classified intel to win $400K Polymarket bet on Maduro raid

A U.S. special forces soldier involved in the military operation to capture Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro has been charged with using classified information about the mission to win more than $400,000 in an online betting market, federal officials announced Thursday.

2 days ago in National, Trending

Trump reclassifies state-licensed medical marijuana as a less-dangerous drug in a historic shift

President Donald Trump's acting attorney general on Thursday signed an order reclassifying state-licensed medical marijuana as a less-dangerous drug, a major policy shift long sought by advocates who said cannabis should never have been treated like heroin by the federal government.

3 days ago in National

Rep. David Scott, a Georgia Democrat seeking his 13th term in Congress, dies at age 80

U.S. Rep. David Scott, a Georgia Democrat and the first Black chairman of the House Agriculture Committee, has died. He was 80.

3 days ago in National

Inside the Kennedy Center as it prepares for a 2-year renovation

Away from the political controversy that has consumed the iconic performing arts venue for the better part of President Donald Trump's second term, Matt Floca, the Kennedy Center's new executive director and chief operating officer, guided a group of journalists through the building Wednesday.

3 days ago in National, Trending

Wildfires across Georgia and Florida have destroyed nearly 50 homes and are forcing evacuations

Wildfires burning across the southeastern U.S. forced more people to flee Wednesday after destroying nearly 50 homes in Georgia and causing some schools closings as drought and winds fueled flames.

Sports

15 hours ago in Sports

Reigning two-time champ Carlos Alcaraz out of French Open due to wrist injury

Carlos Alcaraz won't play for a third successive French Open title due to a right wrist injury. Alcaraz posted on X on Friday that neither would he appear in the preceding Italian Open in Rome, where he also won last year.

22 hours ago in Sports

4 tickets to World Cup final are listed on FIFA’s resale site for more than $2 million

FIFA's resale site has four tickets on sale for the World Cup final for just under $2.3 million each. The $2,299,998.85 seats for the July 19 match at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey, are located behind a goal in the lower deck in block 124, row 45, seats 33-36.

22 hours ago in Local, Sports

Hernandez’s sac fly lifts Tourists past Drive in 10 innings

Cesar Hernandez delivered a sacrifice fly in the 10th inning to lift the Asheville Tourists to a 7-6 win over the Greenville Drive on Thursday night, giving Asheville its first home victory of the season.

Asheville secures first home win of season with 7-6 victory

2 days ago in Sports, Trending

NFL teams are almost on the clock as draft night in the Steel City has arrived

Put aside the mock drafts because it's time for the real deal. The NFL draft is here in the Steel City.

2 days ago in Sports

Players say MLB’s robot umpires are shrinking the strike zone

Arizona Diamondbacks closer Paul Sewald knows that — in theory — Major League Baseball's new Automated Ball-Strike system shouldn't favor batters or pitchers.

3 days ago in Sports

Cowboys plan for George Pickens to play on franchise tag in 2026 without long-term deal

The Dallas Cowboys are planning for George Pickens to play on the franchise tag this year and won't negotiate with the star receiver or his agent on a long-term contract, executive vice president of personnel Stephen Jones said Wednesday.

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2 days ago in Sports, Trending

NFL teams are almost on the clock as draft night in the Steel City has arrived

Put aside the mock drafts because it's time for the real deal. The NFL draft is here in the Steel City.

2 days ago in National, Trending

Trump reclassifies state-licensed medical marijuana as a less-dangerous drug in a historic shift

President Donald Trump's acting attorney general on Thursday signed an order reclassifying state-licensed medical marijuana as a less-dangerous drug, a major policy shift long sought by advocates who said cannabis should never have been treated like heroin by the federal government.

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13 hours ago in Arts & Culture, Community, Entertainment, Lifestyle, Local, Perspectives

‘Much Ado About Nothing’ at Hendersonville Theatre is a pop-punk pleasure

Hendersonville Theatre sign on a stone building with an events board listing April shows and dates outdoors under a blue sky

Hendersonville Theatre concludes their very funny take on William Shakespeare's "Much Ado About Nothing" this weekend, with performances scheduled for 7 p.m. on April 24 and 3 p.m. on April 25-26.

17 hours ago in Community, Local

UNC Asheville dedicates Oscar Wong Memorial Garden to late Highland Brewing founder

Woman in a blue blouse speaks into a microphone at a wooden podium with a university seal, outdoors.

Oscar Wong, the late founder of Highland Brewing Company renowned as the "Godfather of Asheville craft beer," was memorialized with a garden at the University of North Carolina Asheville this week.

18 hours ago in Business, Community, Food & Drink, Lifestyle, Local, On The Town

Italian restaurant Gemelli brings new life to historic Biltmore Village building

Brick building façade with an arched red sign reading 'Biltmore Crossing Gemelli Italian' and smaller tenant plaques below.

Gemelli Italian restaurant is serving up community and recovery in Biltmore Village. As the historic Asheville business sector rebuilds from damage caused by Tropical Storm Helene, Gemelli has brought new life to one of its oldest buildings.

20 hours ago in Business, Local, Metal Roofing & Siding Expert, Native Advertising

How metal roofing can help reduce summer cooling bills

Red-tiled roof of a beige brick house, with a white arched entryway and large window with grid panes.

Advances in coatings and airflow design boost efficiency

22 hours ago in Local, Sports

Hernandez’s sac fly lifts Tourists past Drive in 10 innings

Cesar Hernandez delivered a sacrifice fly in the 10th inning to lift the Asheville Tourists to a 7-6 win over the Greenville Drive on Thursday night, giving Asheville its first home victory of the season.

Asheville secures first home win of season with 7-6 victory

22 hours ago in Local, Music

Another setback for Salvage Station as fire damages new location

Nighttime fire engulfs a graffiti-covered building; flames and smoke erupt from the roof as firefighters spray water from hoses.

Smoke prompts return Friday morning as overnight blaze leaves Lyman Street building with significant damage

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13 hours ago in Arts & Culture, Community, Entertainment, Lifestyle, Local, Perspectives

‘Much Ado About Nothing’ at Hendersonville Theatre is a pop-punk pleasure

Hendersonville Theatre sign on a stone building with an events board listing April shows and dates outdoors under a blue sky

Hendersonville Theatre concludes their very funny take on William Shakespeare's "Much Ado About Nothing" this weekend, with performances scheduled for 7 p.m. on April 24 and 3 p.m. on April 25-26.

15 hours ago in Entertainment

Japan’s Haruki Murakami to publish first new novel in 3 years with ‘The Tale of KAHO’ in July

A new book by Haruki Murakami will mark the first time a full-length novel by the Japanese author features a female main character and her pursuit of finding a way out of a bizarre world.

15 hours ago in Entertainment

Jim Furyk is returning as US Ryder Cup captain for 2027 with Tiger Woods out

Jim Furyk is returning as U.S. Ryder Cup captain for the 2027 matches in Ireland as the Americans try to get back on track against a European team that has dominated the last three decades.

22 hours ago in Local, Music

Another setback for Salvage Station as fire damages new location

Nighttime fire engulfs a graffiti-covered building; flames and smoke erupt from the roof as firefighters spray water from hoses.

Smoke prompts return Friday morning as overnight blaze leaves Lyman Street building with significant damage

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