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3 weeks ago

Arden man carjacked, robbed at gunpoint in possible romance scam

The Asheville Police Department has arrested two men in connection with an armed robbery and carjacking in south Asheville Thursday evening and is investigating a woman suspected to be involved.

3 weeks ago

Drug bust at Murray Hill Park: APD seizes crack cocaine, MDMA, more in four arrests

Officers and detectives with the Asheville Police Department arrested four individuals in possession of narcotics at Murray Hill Park on Thursday afternoon following community complaints of drug activity in the area.

3 weeks ago

Asheville Film Festival to screen local shorts, documentaries in weekend debut

The very first Asheville Film Festival will be held this weekend, complete with local, regional and national features, documentaries and shorts, as well as an Oscars-style awards gala, from Friday to Sunday, Aug. 15-17, at the Asheville Masonic Temple, 80 Broadway St.

3 weeks ago

A feast for the senses: HarvestFest and more coming to WNC

Check out these upcoming bluegrass events, activities and seasonal tastings

3 weeks ago

From Asheville to Charlotte, buses roll for Black Philanthropy Month

CircleUp Carolinas gathering spotlights growing impact of collective giving in Black communities

3 weeks ago

‘Weapons’ is a very smart, very scary horror epic – 828reviewsNOW

"Weapons" is a fantastic, novelistic and very scary new horror film from writer-director Zach Cregger. Read our review now.

A class and collective action lawsuit filed last month against HCA Healthcare accuses the company of not properly compensating employees.

3 weeks ago

Mission Health to give $1M for charity fund in antitrust settlement

Deal also includes space for adult day care, trauma center verification and more public oversight

3 weeks ago

Asheville public invited to attend presentation on recent housing assessment

The city of Asheville has invited the community to attend a free presentation on the Asheville Region Housing Needs Assessment. The event will run from 10 a.m. to noon, Tuesday, Aug. 26 in the Thomas Auditorium at Blue Ridge Community College.

3 weeks ago

2.6 earthquake rattles Polk County; no damage reported

The quake was recorded at 11:14 a.m. at a depth of about 0.1 miles

3 weeks ago

Storms bring flood threat to WNC; heat alerts coming next week

Forecasters say rain will continue across Asheville area Thursday and Friday, becoming more isolated over the weekend

3 weeks ago

Lawsuit planned over Haywood landfill confrontation

Attorneys for two truck drivers say their clients were assaulted and threatened at gunpoint by landfill workers and a Haywood County sheriff’s deputy

3 weeks ago

Asheville Deals: Cantina Louie – a taste of their award-winning tacos and margaritas

Cantina Louie in South Asheville is serving up tacos and drinks as colorful and lively as its Día de los Muertos décor.

3 weeks ago

Fork & Dagger: Taco Temple delivers bold flavors, local charm

Charlotte Street eatery blends fresh Oaxacan corn tortillas, creative flavors and a laid-back neighborhood vibe

3 weeks ago

What to do in the 828: Aug. 15-17

Looking for something to do this weekend? Try our weekend guide to the 828, complete with everything from film festivals, block parties and vintage markets to a Buddhist arts festival.

Deshawn Lamar Perry, 32, with assault with a deadly weapon with intent to inflict serious injury and possession of a firearm by a felon

3 weeks ago

Asheville shooting suspect considered armed, dangerous

The victim was taken to the hospital with five non-life-threatening gunshot wounds

Labor Commissioner Luke Farley

3 weeks ago

Wage complaints span 87 NC counties, $2.5M returned to employees

Buncombe workers recover nearly $28K in unpaid wages, state report shows

Terri Brne helps clear a bookshelf so it can be repainted and used in a serenity room for teachers at T.C. Roberson.

3 weeks ago

Volunteers create ‘serenity room’ for teachers at TC Roberson

Christos Foundation, YMCA and community partners transform classroom into a calming space to help educators recharge

3 weeks ago

Montford Park Players’ witty, romantic ‘Cyrano de Bergerac’ has a bit of a stuffy nose

The Montford Park Players continue their 53rd season, “A Season of Lunatics, Lovers, & Poets,” with "Cyrano de Bergerac," written by Edmond Rostand, translated by Gladys Thomas and Mary F. Guillemard, and directed and adapted by Mandy Bean. "Cyrano" will run at 7:30 p.m., Friday to Saturday, Aug. 8-30, at the Hazel Robinson Amphitheatre, 92 Gay St.

3 weeks ago

Sierra Ferrell to perform Asheville benefit concert for WNC recovery

Singer-songwriter Sierra Ferrell will bring her genre-bending sound to The Orange Peel on Sept. 15 for a benefit concert supporting Western North Carolina recovery efforts.

3 weeks ago

Kurdys cites experience, compassion in bid for Buncombe County DA

Senior assistant district attorney practices trauma-informed justice and commits to eliminating case backlog

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16 hours ago in Entertainment, Music

This year’s song of the summer is a ballad, not a banger. Here’s what that says about us

For the past 14 weeks and counting, the top Billboard spot has been held by a love ballad: Alex Warren's "Ordinary." As Berklee College of Music professor and forensic musicologist Joe Bennett notes, the February release is "a fair bit slower than the mean average for the Hot 100, or for a historical song of the summer."

17 hours ago in Arts & Culture, Asheville History, Community, Lifestyle, Local, Music, On The Town

Appalachian Barn Alliance celebrates 10th annual Barn Day this weekend

The Appalachian Barn Alliance is a historical preservation society dedicated to cataloguing the barns of Western North Carolina, particularly in Madison County. For their 10th Barn Day, an annual celebration of barn heritage complete with barn tours, live music and a meal, the ABA will highlight their restoration work on the Smith Heritage Farmstead at the Bailey Mountain Preserve.

21 hours ago in Arts & Culture, Entertainment, Lifestyle, Local, Music, On The Town

September concert calendar: Live music in Asheville area this month

The Asheville area boasts a vibrant live music scene with venues catering to a wide array of genres, performers and taste. Read our calendar of shows coming up later this month.

23 hours ago in Entertainment

Julia Roberts, Anna Wintour, Ralph Lauren and more pay tribute to Giorgio Armani

Italian fashion designer Giorgio Armani's work spanned the worlds of celebrity, fashion and power. His death announced Thursday at age 91 has elicited an outpouring of tributes.

23 hours ago in Entertainment

Al Roker lends his voice and meteorology skills to the new PBS Kids animated show ‘Weather Hunters’

This fall, everyone's favorite weatherman is getting a kick out of launching his own educational cartoon TV show — "Weather Hunters," which premieres Monday on PBS Kids.