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Use your seatbelt: APD launches Thanksgiving ‘Click It or Ticket’ campaign
The Asheville Police Department, in partnership with the North Carolina Governor’s Highway Safety Program, has launched its annual Thanksgiving "Click It or Ticket" campaign, which will run from Nov. 24-30.
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How to keep bears from denning under your home this winter
North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission warns of increasing reports of bears seeking shelter in crawl spaces and sheds as denning season ramps up
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Stormy Tuesday, frigid Thanksgiving for Asheville area
Highs drop from the 60s into the 40s as gusty winds and below-normal temperatures settle in
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Seasonal lights to illuminate three downtown Asheville parks
Warm white lights to brighten key parks, enhance safety and create festive atmosphere
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Strangeville: The legend of Boojum and Hootin’ Annie
A mountain legend tells of Boojum, a lonely giant who fell in love with a woman named Annie and vanished with her into the misty woods of Haywood County.
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Hikes of WNC: The Sunset Trail
The Sunset Trail is under a mile long and accessible from many of the Grove Park Inn parking lots, making it the perfect pick for any hikers trying to walk off some holiday cheer.
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Highlights from the Asheville Holiday Parade – Photo Gallery
The annual Asheville Holiday Parade was held today. Dozens of marchers, floats and Christmas characters took to the streets of Asheville to spread holiday cheer. Check out our photos from the festivities.
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Buncombe libraries expand hours after post-Helene reductions
Library leaders cite community demand and improved staffing as key drivers of the expanded schedule
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828 Scoreboard: This week’s high school football results
Find out how your favorite Asheville area teams fared
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Tombstone Tales: JFK Motorcade Driver Buried in Waynesville
On the anniversary of the assassination of President John F. Kennedy, the story of William Robert Greer stretches from Dealey Plaza to Western North Carolina.
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Deputy Jackie Stepp named Interim Police Chief of APD
Stepp was named to the position by Asheville City Manager Debra Campbell following the retirement announcement of APD Chief Michael Lamb in September.
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Student spotlight: UNC Asheville art students host Art & Ceramics Sale
The Fall 2025 Student Art & Ceramics Sale will be held from 4-8 p.m., Friday, Nov. 21 and 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Saturday, Nov. 22 inside the S. Tucker Cooke Gallery at Owen Hall on UNC Asheville campus.
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McDowell milestone: New visitor center opens in Old Fort
Something brand-new has opened in Old Fort. At a ribbon cutting ceremony yesterday, Nov. 20, Destination McDowell, the Tourism Development Authority for McDowell County, debuted a reimagined Old Fort visitor center.
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Woman killed, man beaten in Biltmore Village burglary, suspect Stroupe apprehended by APD
A tragic death occurred last night in Biltmore Village, where a man was found severely beaten and Jennifer Rose Gerard, 45, was discovered inside her Warren Avenue home deceased from stab wounds. The scene pointed to signs of a burglary.
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Holiday Wishes aims to brighten the season for children at Eliada Homes
Asheville Media Group partners with Eliada to support 400 children in need this holiday season.
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Holiday happenings: Tree lightings, parades and more this weekend in Asheville
As November comes to a close, communities all over Asheville are preparing for the advent of the holiday season with tree lightings, parades and more. Check out our list of the festivities.
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Darker, Oz-ier ‘Wicked: For Good’ is a change for the worse – 828reviewsNOW
The hotly anticipated sequel to "Wicked," last year's witchy "Wizard of Oz" smash, is finally here. Read our review of "Wicked: For Good," starring Ariana Grande, Cynthia Erivo, Jonathan Bailey and Jeff Goldblum.
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Your guide to the Asheville city services closed for Thanksgiving
In observance of Thanksgiving, city of Asheville offices and a select few services will be closed on Thursday, Nov. 27, including the Asheville Rides Transit bus system, Harrah's Cherokee Center – Asheville and the WNC Nature Center.
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Things to do in Asheville & WNC: Nov. 21-23
Looking for things to do this weekend? Look no further. 828newsNOW has you covered with a weekend guide to Asheville and WNC. From a volleyball championship to visits from Santa Claus, there are all sorts of activities happening all over town.
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Fork & Dagger: Asheville’s Bone & Broth might be losing its edge — here’s why
Warm ambiance, expert cocktails and beautiful broths set high expectations -- yet over-eager service and uneven seasoning temper the magic
