Asheville NC

Rumors have been circulating on social media about the presence of Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) checkpoints in Asheville this weekend. A source claiming to be close to the sheriff's department has stated that ICE is planning 7-8 checkpoints across the county on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday night. The...

ASHEVILLE, N.C. (828newsNOW) — Following “The Long Walk” in September, “The Running Man” is the second film adaptation this year of a Stephen King novel about dystopian, gamified exercise. Like its downer cousin, I wouldn’t race to see it. 828reviewsNOW look at Edgar Wright’s...

The Southern Conference, in partnership with Harrah’s Cherokee Center – Asheville and the Asheville Buncombe Regional Sports Commission, has announced a free volleyball clinic for children in grades K-4. The 2025 SoCon Downtown Volley – Intro to Volleyball Clinic is scheduled for Sunday, November 23, 2025, at 10:30...

The band will be live from the studio talking about the digital release of their new album ** Travellin’ Song** drops 11/21.. we’re talkin music and more.. along w/their guest Robert George of Sound Temple Studios…. gonna be a good one….. smittymon. Plus!!! I have pair of...

Thanksgiving in Asheville means more than just good food it’s about enjoying the holiday without the stress of cooking and cleaning. Whether you’re visiting the mountains or you’re a local looking to skip the kitchen chaos, Asheville’s restaurants and cafes have you covered with delicious holiday feasts.

Grovewood Gallery will hold its annual Holiday Sip & Shop event on Friday and Saturday, December 5 and 6, from 11 am to 5 pm. The event takes place in the historic complex next to The Omni Grove Park Inn. The Asheville community is invited to shop with a 10% discount on gallery purchases, except for wind sculptures....

Justin Davis is remembered by his family and friends as a “kind, sweet person,” whose “kids were his whole life.” “He’d literally give you the shirt off his back, he’d help you in any way he could,” Alicia Logan, a childhood friend of Davis’, told the Times-News Oct. 21. “He was fun to be around, he didn’t bother...

The City of Asheville is asking residents to improve their recycling habits. Contamination rates in local recycling bins have increased in recent years. The city previously had a 5% contamination rate. This rose to 6% in 2020 and about 8% in 2021. Contamination happens when non-recyclable items or garbage are placed...

The Shift Toward Blended Hangouts (Image Credits: Unsplash) Asheville, North Carolina – Picture a sunny afternoon where vibrant pop art walls meet comfy mismatched furniture, turning a simple lunch into something way more memorable. The Shift Toward Blended Hangouts Who says a great meal has to fit neatly into a box...

In the midst of circulating rumors about Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents being present in Asheville, a concerned parent, HXXXXX PXXXXX, has voiced his concerns and dissatisfaction with the Asheville City Schools' response to the situation. In a letter from Dr. MXXXXX FXXXXXX, the Superintendent of...