1 week ago in Arts & Culture, Entertainment, Lifestyle, Local, Perspectives, ZZZ App Top Stories

Ethan Hawke is a shooting star in Broadway biopic ‘Blue Moon’ – 828reviewsNOW

Richard Linklater, director of character-driven, dialogue-heavy dramas like "Boyhood" and "Before Sunrise" and charming hang-out comedies like "Dazed and Confused" and "Hit Man," is back with a film combining both disciplines. "Blue Moon," a biographical drama about famed Broadway lyricist Lorenz Hart, features what might be the greatest performance of frequent Linklater collaborator Ethan Hawke's career.

1 week ago in Asheville History, Local, Native Advertising, ZZZ App Top Stories

Strangeville: The Enduring Mystery of the Wampus Cat

The Wampus Cat legend has long prowled across North Carolina - part myth, part reflection of the people who told it.

2 weeks ago in Arts & Culture, Lifestyle, Local, On The Town, Outdoors, ZZZ App Top Stories

Hikes of WNC: A Troll Treasure Trail

The North Carolina Arboretum is currently home to 12 massive, wooden trolls by internationally renowned sculpture artist Thomas Dambo. The statues, constructed from reclaimed wood and fashioned with distinct names and personalities, are scattered around the NC Arboretum grounds, making for a solid walk in the woods in addition to troll-borne delight.

2 weeks ago in Business, Community, Local, ZZZ App Top Stories

Go Local Asheville opens preorders for 2026 community card

Program encourages residents to support independent businesses and local nonprofits through holiday giving

2 weeks ago in Asheville History, Local, Native Advertising, ZZZ App Top Stories

Tombstone Tales: Caleb Miller, “Old as the Hills and Twice as Wise

A simple stone marking a remarkable Blue Ridge life.

2 weeks ago in Local, Politics, ZZZ App Top Stories

NC Republicans win court fight over redrawn House map

Ruling lets Republicans proceed with redrawing the 1st District as Democrats warn of unprecedented gerrymandering

2 weeks ago in Business, Community, Local, ZZZ App Top Stories

Cold weather brings festive fun to ice rink on Asheville’s South Slope

Frigid forecast expected through weekend with lows in the teens across the mountains and possible rain and snow early next week

2 weeks ago in Crime & Safety, Local, ZZZ App Top Stories

Fire at Asheville’s Best Gem Mine temporarily shuts down Sardis Road

Flames were seen coming from the rear of the building as firefighters arrived on scene

2 weeks ago in Crime & Safety, Local, ZZZ App Top Stories

Buncombe County detention officer charged with assault

Sheriff Quentin Miller emphasizes transparency, accountability amid ongoing investigation

2 weeks ago in Local, ZZZ App Top Stories

Lake Lure marks milestone in Helene recovery, encourages tourism

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers completes one of Western North Carolina’s largest debris removal missions, full lake levels expected by February 2026

2 weeks ago in Crime & Safety, Local, ZZZ App Top Stories

NCDOT employees, trooper honored for lifesaving actions during Helene

Six recognized with Governor’s Award for Excellence after redirecting traffic on I-40 in the Pigeon River Gorge

2 weeks ago in Local, ZZZ App Top Stories

Protesters to boycott McDonald’s owned by Rep. Chuck Edwards

Activists cite cuts to health care, food assistance, and immigrant protections in weekend demonstrations

2 weeks ago in Health & Wellness, Local, ZZZ App Top Stories

Mission Health collects 10,000 pounds of food for WNC families

Annual drive supports Asheville-area food banks and provides year-round nourishment to neighbors in need

2 weeks ago in Crime & Safety, Local, ZZZ App Top Stories

Operation Fowl Play nets 8 arrests in Henderson County

Sheriff’s office, state corrections officials target non-compliant registered sex offenders

2 weeks ago in Crime & Safety, Local, ZZZ App Top Stories

Detainee recaptured after escape from Buncombe County jail

Buncombe County Sheriff’s Office reviewing procedures following morning breakout

2 weeks ago in Arts & Culture, Community, Entertainment, Food & Drink, Lifestyle, Local, On The Town, ZZZ App Top Stories

Things to do in Asheville & WNC: Nov. 28-30

Western North Carolina kicks off the holiday season with festive lights, markets and family-friendly events across Asheville, Hendersonville and beyond

2 weeks ago in Food & Drink, Lifestyle, Local, On The Town, ZZZ App Top Stories

Fork & Dagger: 828 Family Pizzeria serves slices of heaven in Asheville

Locals still call it Marco’s, and for good reason -- this beloved Asheville spot has served up pizza, comfort food and local brews with timeless appeal since 1994

2 weeks ago in Entertainment

‘Rush Hour 4’ will be distributed by Paramount after Trump’s reported request

After President Donald Trump's reported intervention, Paramount Pictures is set to distribute Brett Ratner's "Rush Hour 4," a project that Hollywood had eschewed after earlier sexual misconduct allegations against the director.

2 weeks ago in World

Soldiers in Guinea-Bissau appear on state television saying they have seized power

Soldiers in Guinea-Bissau appeared on state television Wednesday saying they have seized power in the country, following reports of gunshots near the presidential palace, three days after national elections. The president told French media he had been deposed and arrested.

2 weeks ago in Sports

Enhanced Games to offer performance enhancers … and stock … to the public

The Enhanced Games is going public in two ways — with a new listing on the Nasdaq stock exchange and also by offering a direct-to-consumer business focused on performance products in a move it says "aims to democratize access to performance enhancement tools and protocols."