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2 weeks ago
Blue Ridge Parkway Foundation funds reopenings during shutdown
Three popular sites in North Carolina and Virginia reopen with foundation support as roadwork and recovery continue along the parkway
2 weeks ago
Mild start to week before front brings rain, cooler air
Scattered showers possible along I-26 corridor; fall-like temperatures expected by Thursday
2 weeks ago
Asheville native sparks Panthers’ rally
The A.C. Reynolds alum Dowdle rushed for 206 yards and a touchdown as Carolina erased a 17-point deficit for a 27-24 win over Dolphins
2 weeks ago
What to do with leftover Halloween candy
When October rolls into November and Thanksgiving is on the horizon, few people want to be staring at a witch's cauldron full of chocolate bars. Prepare for a house of Halloween treats with these creative candy tricks.
2 weeks ago
Turn your pumpkin carving scraps into a healthy snack
Carving jack-o'-lanterns may be a messy October activity, but resourceful carvers can score a hearty pumpkin seed snack amid the goopy orange innards.
2 weeks ago
Strangeville: The demon dog of Valle Crucis
In Valle Crucis, North Carolina, locals tell of a demon dog with glowing red eyes that haunts a mountain churchyard and chases travelers until the valley’s streams force it to vanish.
3 weeks ago
5 new movies to see, stream or skip in October 2025 – 828reviewsNOW
From an offbeat Christmas love story to a ghost story led by a dog, here are five new movies to see, stream or skip this month. Read our guide below.
3 weeks ago
Buncombe County students gain skills for high-demand jobs
Career and technical education courses, internships and industry partnerships give students real-world experience in trades and STEM fields
3 weeks ago
Tombstone Tales: Edward Lindsay Shuford, Asheville’s beloved veterinarian
At Calvary Episcopal Churchyard in Fletcher, the grave of Dr. Edward Lindsay Shuford, DVM, bears the words “He loved all creatures great and small,” honoring a life devoted to the care of animals.
3 weeks ago
828 Scoreboard: Week 6 of high school football
Find out how your favorite Asheville area teams fared
3 weeks ago
Mistakenly released Buncombe detainee back in custody
Sheriff’s Office apologizes, calls incident 'serious institutional failure'
3 weeks ago
No storm can stop their scares: The Haunted Farm returns for 2025 season
After Hurricane Helene destroyed their woods and canceled their shows last year, The Haunted Farm is back for its 2025 season bigger, better and scarier than ever. The Haunted Farm will run on weekends from Sept. 27-Nov. 1, 624 Townsend Road.
3 weeks ago
Asheville releases survey results in city manager search
Residents cite Helene recovery, housing and homelessness and economic growth as top concerns
3 weeks ago
Asheville gears up for Making Strides Against Breast Cancer event
Walk in Pack Square highlights survivors, loved ones and hope for a cure
3 weeks ago
Cruso gets first emergency siren in countywide flood safety plan
Haywood County begins rollout of 18 sirens to bolster flood alerts in southern communities
3 weeks ago
PTA’s phenomenal ‘One Battle After Another’ is a revolutionary revelation – 828reviewsNOW
"One Battle After Another," Paul Thomas Anderson's incendiary firecracker of a 10th feature film, is a revolution that should not be televised. This is the movie theater film of the year. Read our review for more.
3 weeks ago
Tourism funds boost Buncombe recovery with $12.4M in new projects
Eight initiatives include new sports facilities, museum expansion and Swannanoa park
3 weeks ago
Year of Revival Auction raises $9,500 for Marshall Relief Alliance
The community-backed auction brought music fans together with artists, turning signed memorabilia into vital support for long-term recovery in Marshall.
3 weeks ago
Asheville mother sentenced in infant daughter’s death
Diandra Fuhr-Farlow took plea deal, testified against child’s father who was convicted of murder
3 weeks ago
Things to do in Asheville & WNC: Oct. 3-5
Looking for things to do this weekend in the Asheville area? We've got you covered. Check out our guide below, featuring everything from a classic circus to beer and music festivals.
