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North Carolina trafficking survivors urge Tillis to oppose Blanche nomination
Letter to the North Carolina senator raises concerns about DOJ independence and the handling of records tied to Jeffrey Epstein
5 days ago in Opinion
Western North Carolina’s small businesses are rebuilding. Here’s what to focus on next.
A Bank of America Asheville president says visitors remain critical as many mountain businesses continue rebuilding after Tropical Storm Helene
Asheville Helene survivor gets new home through Renew NC program
The program helped Velman Chapman rebuild after insurance denied her claim; hundreds more Buncombe County applications remain active
5 days ago in Arts & Culture, Entertainment, Local, Music, Native Advertising
Black Mountain Blues Experience announces 2026 lineup
BLACK MOUNTAIN, N.C (828newsNOW) — The blues will return to downtown Black Mountain in September with a three-day music event…
5 days ago in Local, Native Advertising, Restoration & Clean Up Service Expert
8 common summer home issues that can lead to costly repairs
What to watch for as heat, humidity and storms put added stress on your home
5 days ago in Entertainment, Music
Latin and country surge in the US as more music is being streamed than ever before
Halfway through 2026, a few music, film and TV streaming trends have become clear, according to Luminate's 2026 Midyear Report, which was released Wednesday. Notably, more music is being streamed than ever before, both in the U.S. and globally.
5 days ago in Sports
Cease, bullpen combine on 3-hitter in AL’s 4-0 win, first All-Star shutout since 2013
Dylan Cease started a parade of pitchers that shut down a slew of baseball's best batters in a display of the pitching dominance that rules the sport. "I thought before the game about starting with a changeup and I thought it would be funny," he said.
5 days ago in Entertainment
Tom Cruise and IShowSpeed join the World Cup closing ceremony’s cast
A wide array of performers, from actor Tom Cruise to streamer IShowSpeed, will help close out the World Cup, FIFA announced Tuesday.
5 days ago in Local
Buncombe County keeps 2021 property values, sets 61.54-cent tax rate
State law delays the 2026 reappraisal, meaning most homeowners will see last year's property values on this year's tax bills while the county preserves its adopted budget
6 days ago in Crime & Safety, Local
Asheville police fatally shoot armed suspect after reports of gunfire downtown
Officers responded to North French Broad Avenue around 2 a.m.; SBI investigating the third officer-involved shooting involving APD this year
6 days ago in Arts & Culture, Community, Lifestyle, Local, On The Town
Asheville Film Festival announces lineup for second annual short film showcase
The second annual Asheville Film Festival will bring over 60 short films from all over the world to the Asheville Masonic Temple this August.
6 days ago in Crime & Safety, Local
Marion woman charged with stabbing man while he slept
Tiffany Ann Justice, 40, was charged with felony assault after allegedly attacking a sleeping man with a pocket knife.
6 days ago in Local
Etsy launches $10M Craft Catalyst Initiative with Asheville as first hub
Western North Carolina organizations receive $100,000 grants as Gov. Josh Stein highlights Helene recovery and the region's $3.1 billion craft economy
6 days ago in Entertainment, Music, Trending
Jay-Z show at Yankee Stadium delayed for hours after fans without tickets rush entrances
A Jay-Z concert at Yankee Stadium was delayed for hours Sunday night after hundreds of fans without tickets tried to push their way into the show, forcing the iconic New York City stadium to temporarily close entrances before the rapper could take the stage after midnight.
6 days ago in National
An experimental Alzheimer’s drug shows some promise as researchers hunt new approaches
An experimental drug might help slow early Alzheimer's disease in a markedly different way than today's treatments — by lowering levels of a brain protein called tau, researchers reported Tuesday.
6 days ago in National
Darline Graham Nordone, sister of Lindsey Graham, chosen to fulfill remainder of his US Senate term
Lindsey Graham's sister, Darline Graham Nordone, has been named as his temporary replacement in the U.S. Senate after his unexpected death over the weekend.
6 days ago in Education, Local
Asheville City, Buncombe County schools earn strong marks in new state report cards
Education data shows local districts outperforming North Carolina averages in graduation, reading and student growth
6 days ago in Sports
Baseball’s All-Stars don’t like MLB’s salary cap proposal but say there’s time to find a deal
Paul Skenes, Juan Soto and Bryce Harper are among baseball's All-Stars who say players will never agree to a salary cap but maintain there's plenty of time to avoid a conflict that could shorten the 2027 season.
6 days ago in Lifestyle
People have been fermenting food for millennia. Here’s why more people are focused on gut health now
More people are focusing on their gut health, as fibermaxxing goes mainstream, colorectal cancer rises among young adults and personalized gut microbiome treatments become increasingly popular.
6 days ago in Sports
Jazz guard Trey Alexander taken from court on stretcher in NBA Summer League game
Utah Jazz guard Trey Alexander was taken from the court on stretcher Monday night after appearing to injure his side on a drive to the basket in an NBA Summer League game against the Chicago Bulls.
