Listen Live

The Morning Mix

Photo: clipart.com

Remembering 2 Fallen Sheriff’s Deputies
Posted on by Shannon Ballard

Sgt. Chris Ward and K-9 Deputy Logan Fox were killed in the line of duty on April 28th in Boone, not far from Appalachian State University. They’d been summoned to a home to check on a family.

Sgt. Ward leaves behind a wife and two daughters. A Go-Fund Me page has been established to help his family. You can donate here.

Deputy Logan Fox was just two years into his law enforcement career. A Go-Fund Me page has been established to help his family. You can donate here.

More from The Morning Mix

Monday, July 7, 202507/07/2025

American Red Cross Western Carolina Chapter – 7/6/2025

Charlie Frisch, American Red Cross / Critical Need for Blood Donors Come give blood July 1-14 for an exclusive pair…

Melanie & Crystal

Friday, January 24, 202501/24/2025

Melanie & Crystal cry together over Shinedown’s new song “3 6 5”

Melanie & Crystal

Friday, November 1, 202411/01/2024

Crystal’s Back -The whole surrogacy birth story. It happened during the storm!

Melanie & Crystal

Tuesday, September 24, 202409/24/2024

Melanie’s friend Kelly had a horrible blind date…more hilarious than horrible

Melanie & Crystal

Monday, September 23, 202409/23/2024

What does your pet get into when you aren’t looking? Milo got into glitter!

Recent Headlines

3 days ago in Arts & Culture, Community, Entertainment, Food & Drink, Lifestyle, Local, Music, On The Town, Outdoors

Things to do in Asheville & WNC: Dec. 26-28

Looking for plans after the holidays? Check out our list of events this weekend, from a holiday tiki pop-up to family-friendly fun.

4 days ago in Arts & Culture, Entertainment, Lifestyle, Local, Perspectives

‘Song Sung Blue’ is a messy melodrama, but sung sweet – 828reviewsNOW

There is something irresistible about Neil Diamond's "Sweet Caroline," especially as performed by Kate Hudson and Hugh Jackman. "Song Sung Blue" understands this very well. Read our full review of the musical melodrama below.

4 days ago in Arts & Culture, Entertainment, Lifestyle, Local, Perspectives

Tired of ‘It’s a Wonderful Life’? Try these alternative Christmas movies

Are you feeling reluctant to take "Elf" off the shelf? Is your "Home Alone" tradition in need of renovation? Is your 34th viewing of "Miracle on 34th Street" just one time too many? Like Rudolph with his nose so bright, 828reviewsNOW is here to help.

4 days ago in Arts & Culture, Entertainment, Lifestyle, Local, Music, On The Town

WNC bluegrass band to celebrate 500th performance this weekend

Local bluegrass outfit The JackTown Ramblers are heading to Jack of the Wood for their 500th performance this weekend. The bluegrass band will take to the stage from 8:30-11:30 p.m., Saturday, Dec. 27 at the downtown pub.

5 days ago in Arts & Culture, Entertainment, Lifestyle, Local, Perspectives

Top 5 international movies of 2025 – 828reviewsNOW

2025 was a fantastic year for global cinema. From searing docudramas to surreal celebrations of the film medium itself, we visit Brazil, China, Iran, Norway and Palestine to bring you the best international movies of 2025. Read our list.