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6 hours ago

Charli XCX mockumentary ‘The Moment’ isn’t ‘Spinal Tap’ – 828reviewsNOW

...but it is a ton of neon, flashing fun. Read our review of the A24-produced pop star portrait below.

7 hours ago

Hendersonville mountain music festival rambles to town

Later this month, The Winter Ramble, a traditional Appalachian mountain music festival, will be held at venues across Henderson County. Several performances will be free to attend.

11 hours ago

Faulty catalytic converter, not arson, behind Fairview fires

Fire department confirms vehicle debris sparked multiple small fires along Charlotte Highway

11 hours ago

Crews near full containment of Nantahala Forest fire

Authorities seek early witness photos to investigate cause of the Winding Stairs Alpha Fire

12 hours ago

North Asheville man apprehended for child exploitation

The Asheville Police Department, in partnership with Homeland Security Investigations, apprehended a North Asheville man for child exploitation following a months-long investigation.

12 hours ago

Asheville police weigh new resource center as Oakley site faces closure

Tanger Outlets location to open in March, expanding APD’s footprint to six centers

12 hours ago

DHS publicizes ICE hold months after detainer filed in Asheville child sex case

29-year-old charged with three counts of statutory rape has been held without bond in Buncombe County Detention Facility since arrest

14 hours ago

Showers fade, cooler and drier weather settles into Asheville

Forecasters say beneficial rainfall likely Saturday night and Sunday, with minor flooding possible

1 day ago

Grove Arcade invites Asheville out for Valentine’s Day soirée

Grove Arcade, the romantic old shopping center in the heart of downtown Asheville, will host an evening event for the community this Valentine's Day.

1 day ago

Police say Asheville operation was not ICE activity

Armed officers served federal warrants at Chestnut Street apartment building; one person taken into custody

1 day ago

Simple Valentine’s Day treats to make together

This Valentine's Day, get romantic in the kitchen with a couple of cute and easy-to-make treats.

1 day ago

RAD gets romantic with Art Lover’s Stroll event

The River Arts District will host several Valentine's Day festivities this weekend at the Art Lover's Stroll, the latest event in the Second Saturday Art Stroll series.

2 days ago

Crash closes lane on I-26, backs up Asheville traffic

Delays reported near Arden and along Patton Avenue

2 days ago

Warmest temperatures in weeks arrive across Asheville area

Forecasters track midweek rain and a small chance of wintry weather in the mountains

2 days ago

Crews gain ground on 80-acre fire in Nantahala National Forest

Fire near Winding Stairs Gap reaches 30% containment as weather may help slow spread

2 days ago

Mission Hospital points to CMS plan amid calls for accountability

Hospital says CMS accepted enhanced plan following Immediate Jeopardy designation

2 days ago

2nd annual WNC Pizza Week is slinging 7 days of specialty pies

Local food writer Stu Helm has partnered with a plethora of local pizzerias for the second annual WNC Pizza Week, a regional celebration of all things 'za.

2 days ago

City sets schedule for South Slope Mardi Gras parade

The Asheville Mardi Gras parade will bring beads and merriment to the South Slope district of downtown Asheville this weekend. Street closures should be expected for most of Sunday afternoon.

2 days ago

Love, lumber and what comes next for Echoes of the Forest

Echoes of the Forest has been working to transform fallen trees into reflective public artwork after the destruction caused by Tropical Storm Helene in September 2024. This Valentine's Day, the project will unveil their latest wooden masterpiece at the North Carolina Arboretum, while other works are soon to follow.

2 days ago

Asheville online beer festival aims to support local breweries during slower season

Discounted online beer deals aim to boost Asheville-area breweries and beer-focused businesses during the winter slowdown.

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Charli XCX mockumentary ‘The Moment’ isn’t ‘Spinal Tap’ – 828reviewsNOW

...but it is a ton of neon, flashing fun. Read our review of the A24-produced pop star portrait below.

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Hendersonville mountain music festival rambles to town

Later this month, The Winter Ramble, a traditional Appalachian mountain music festival, will be held at venues across Henderson County. Several performances will be free to attend.

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Seahawks enjoy morning beers, praise ‘best team in the world’ as Seattle celebrates Super Bowl title

Ernest Jones IV dropped a few choice words while praising his defensive teammates, his offensive line, his quarterback and the city of Seattle ahead of the Seahawks' Super Bowl victory parade on Wednesday.

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James Van Der Beek, the ‘Dawson’s Creek’ star who later mocked his own hunky persona, has died at 48

James Van Der Beek, a heartthrob who starred in coming-of-age dramas at the dawn of the new millennium, shooting to fame playing the titular character in "Dawson's Creek" and in later years mocking his own hunky persona, has died. He was 48.

14 hours ago in Entertainment

Oscar hopefuls including Jessie Buckley and Timothée Chalamet gather for luncheon and class picture

Nearly all of the 230 people up for Oscars across 24 categories gathered Tuesday for the Academy Award nominees luncheon, an event that functions as a celebration, group portrait session and orientation for next month's big ceremony.