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10 hours ago

Strangeville: The Flatiron flat iron

Local artist Reed Tood built a giant metal clothing iron in front of the Flatiron Building nearly 30 years ago. The monument remains a fixture of Asheville to this day.

23 hours ago

Hikes of WNC: Waterrock Knob Trail

This gorgeous hike, featuring a large parking lot, a half-mile ascent to a great lookout and ready access to the Mountains-to-Sea Trail, is located on the Blue Ridge Parkway near Sylva, N.C.

1 day ago

Tombstone Tales: ‘Mayor of Shiloh’ buried in Asheville

Linwood Crump, known as "the Mayor of Shiloh," left such an impact on his neighborhood that the community center he served at was renamed to honor him.

2 days ago

Faster, gentler knee replacement now available in Western North Carolina

Mission Hospital’s Dr. Landon Hall uses a muscle-sparing Subvastus technique to speed recovery and reduce post-surgical pain

FILE - San Diego Padres manager Mike Shildt (8) in the first inning during a baseball game against the Arizona Diamondbacks, June 15, 2025, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri, File)

2 days ago

From Asheville to Baltimore: Mike Shildt returns to his roots

Former UNC Asheville standout returns to his childhood team as Baltimore names him senior instructor in player development

2 days ago

NCDOT begins property acquisition for I-26 Connector in Asheville

Right-of-way work underway for north section; construction expected in 2026

3 days ago

Things to do in Asheville & WNC: Dec. 26-28

Looking for plans after the holidays? Check out our list of events this weekend, from a holiday tiki pop-up to family-friendly fun.

3 days ago

Yes, Virginia, there is a Santa Claus (1897)

In the 1897 editorial response from the “New York Sun,” a young girl named Virginia O’Hanlon questions the existence of Santa Claus

4 days ago

‘Song Sung Blue’ is a messy melodrama, but sung sweet – 828reviewsNOW

There is something irresistible about Neil Diamond's "Sweet Caroline," especially as performed by Kate Hudson and Hugh Jackman. "Song Sung Blue" understands this very well. Read our full review of the musical melodrama below.

4 days ago

Tired of ‘It’s a Wonderful Life’? Try these alternative Christmas movies

Are you feeling reluctant to take "Elf" off the shelf? Is your "Home Alone" tradition in need of renovation? Is your 34th viewing of "Miracle on 34th Street" just one time too many? Like Rudolph with his nose so bright, 828reviewsNOW is here to help.

4 days ago

WNC bluegrass band to celebrate 500th performance this weekend

Local bluegrass outfit The JackTown Ramblers are heading to Jack of the Wood for their 500th performance this weekend. The bluegrass band will take to the stage from 8:30-11:30 p.m., Saturday, Dec. 27 at the downtown pub.

5 days ago

Where’s Santa Claus? Radar shows him getting closer to Asheville

Check out this story to follow Santa's journey!

5 days ago

Grocery store opens in Beacon Village, brings food relief to Swannanoa

Locally owned store brings fresh produce and essentials to community devastated by Tropical Storm Helene

5 days ago

Dunkin’ is comin’ to Biltmore Village, Abbott Construction confirms

Just weeks after the "fancy McDonald's" announced its reopening in Biltmore Village, another franchise has announced its return to the historic Asheville district. Contractors from John W. Abbott Construction Company, Inc. have confirmed that Dunkin' will be moving into the space formerly occupied by Long John Silver's at 781 Biltmore Ave.