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14 hours 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.

22 hours 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.

1 day 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.

2 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.

3 days ago in Arts & Culture, Asheville History, Community, Entertainment, Lifestyle, Local, On The Town

George Masa documentary to make world premiere in Asheville

Black-and-white photo of a man sitting on a rustic, four-wheeled wooden cart with a steering wheel in a park with trees.

George Masa was a Japanese photographer whose pictures helped establish the Appalachian Trail and Great Smoky Mountains National Park. Despite his historical impact, little is known about Masa in his private life. In "A Life Reimagined: The George Masa Story," filmmaker Paul Bonesteel attempts to unearth the story of the legendary photographer.

3 days ago in Lifestyle

What to know about psychedelic retreats, a booming business with few safety guardrails

Surging interest in the purported benefits of psychedelic drugs has given rise to books, documentaries and conferences dedicated to the mind-altering substances. Now add one more business to the list: psychedelic retreats.

National

19 hours 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.

1 day 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.

1 day 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.

2 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.

3 days ago in National

Pennsylvania high school history instructor named nation’s Teacher of the Year

A high school history teacher in Pennsylvania who helps students look inward to find their strengths and outward to find community inside and outside the classroom has been named the 2026 National Teacher of the Year.

4 days ago in National

And they’re off: Fastest Boston Marathon field ever has wind at its back as it starts the race

The fastest field in Boston Marathon history left Hopkinton on Monday morning for the 130th edition of the world's oldest and most prestigious annual marathon, riding cool weather and a tailwind on its 26.2-mile (42.1945-kilometer) journey to Copley Square.

Sports

19 hours 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.

19 hours 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.

1 day 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.

1 day ago in Sports

Sabres power play goes ice-cold again as series against the Bruins shifts to Boston for Game 3

The Sabres haven't been able to push the Bruins around on the ice. What's worse, Buffalo hasn't been able to take advantage of their power plays when Boston pushes back.

2 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.

2 days ago in Local, Sports

Tourists fall to Drive in series opener

Late home runs lift Greenville after Asheville takes seventh-inning lead

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19 hours 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.

19 hours 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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10 hours ago in Community, Education, Local

May 1 rally shifts Buncombe County Schools to teacher workday

Exterior view of Buncombe County Schools building with a circular logo and white lettering on red brick under a clear blue sky

Buncombe County Schools has announced that schools will close for a teacher workday on Friday, May 1, the date of a statewide educator rally in Raleigh, N.C., citing safety concerns.

14 hours 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.

16 hours ago in Local, Native Advertising

Ground broken on long-awaited I-26 Connector in Asheville

Group of professionals in suits and business attire shovel dirt at a construction site, with a large yellow excavator in the background.

$1.8B project aims to ease congestion, improve safety and link key regional corridors by 2031

19 hours ago in Local, Native Advertising, Outdoors

Drought persists across Asheville area as rain relief expected this weekend

Dry, cracked soil with small weeds and scattered leaves along a rough, rocky surface.

More than 238,000 in Buncombe County affected as state officials maintain burn ban amid dry, windy conditions

20 hours ago in Business, Local

Survey targets Western North Carolina business recovery after Helene

Third in series examines economic conditions 18 months after storm

20 hours ago in Food & Drink, Local

Fork & Dagger: That torta. That queso. Those fries.

Creamy pasta dish with shrimp, sliced chicken, onions, zucchini, and other vegetables on a pink plate.

Ay Caramba in North Asheville delivers way more than your typical Mexican menu -- and it’s worth branching out

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14 hours 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.

19 hours ago in Entertainment, Music

Taylor Swift and Bad Bunny top Spotify’s first all-time most streamed artists list

It's her, hi! Taylor Swift has topped Spotify's first ever list of the most streamed artists of all time, published Thursday morning. She's followed by Puerto Rican superstar Bad Bunny. That comes as no surprise: In 2025 the artist born Benito Antonio Martínez Ocasio was named the streaming giant's most played artist of the year for a fourth time, dethroning Swift.

22 hours 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.

1 day 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.

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