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Wortham Center announces 2026-27 performing arts season in Asheville

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The Wortham Center for the Performing Arts has announced all the dance, theater and stand-up comedy coming to the downtown performance venue in the 2026-27 season.

1 day ago in Entertainment, Trending

‘Jurassic Park’ actor Sam Neill died from pneumonia, agent says

Actor Sam Neill died from pneumonia and will be honored at a private family memorial at his New Zealand farm later, his agent told The Associated Press...

1 day ago in Entertainment, World

Hong Kong booksellers are reportedly arrested over alleged sales of seditious publications

Hong Kong authorities have raided two bookstores and arrested five people on suspicion of selling allegedly seditious publications, local media reported Wednesday, in the latest...

1 day ago in Entertainment, Native Advertising

Things to do in Asheville and WNC: July 17-19

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Events in Asheville and Western North Carolina this weekend include the Craft Fair of the Southern Highlands, Shindig on the Green, live music, theater, food events and National Ice Cream Day activities.

2 days ago in Arts & Culture, Business, Community, Entertainment, Lifestyle, Local, Music, On The Town, Outdoors

Hellbender preview: First look at new Asheville live music venue

Open grassy park with tall leafy trees and a clear blue sky; a large stage and event tents are visible in the background.

This weekend, Hellbender by the Orange Peel, the newest music venue in Asheville, will open its doors to the public for the first time. Check out our sneak-peek.

2 days ago in Arts & Culture, Entertainment, Local, Music, Native Advertising

Black Mountain Blues Experience announces 2026 lineup

Crowd at an outdoor night concert watching a live band on a blue-lit stage under a canopy.

BLACK MOUNTAIN, N.C (828newsNOW) — The blues will return to downtown Black Mountain in September with a three-day music event…

2 days ago in Entertainment, Music

Latin and country surge in the US as more music is being streamed than ever before

Halfway through 2026, a few music, film and TV streaming trends have become clear, according to Luminate's 2026 Midyear Report, which was released Wednesday. Notably, more music is being streamed than ever before, both in the U.S. and globally.

2 days ago in Entertainment

Tom Cruise and IShowSpeed join the World Cup closing ceremony’s cast

A wide array of performers, from actor Tom Cruise to streamer IShowSpeed, will help close out the World Cup, FIFA announced Tuesday.

3 days ago in Entertainment, Music, Trending

Jay-Z show at Yankee Stadium delayed for hours after fans without tickets rush entrances

A Jay-Z concert at Yankee Stadium was delayed for hours Sunday night after hundreds of fans without tickets tried to push their way into the show, forcing the iconic New York City stadium to temporarily close entrances before the rapper could take the stage after midnight.

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Lettuce at Taco Bell in 5 states confirmed as a source of diarrhea-causing parasite

Federal health officials have identified lettuce from Mexico served at Taco Bell locations across five U.S. states as a source of the widespread outbreak of...

6 hours ago in Lifestyle, Sports

Kimi Antonelli reveals advice from Roger Federer to get back on track in F1 title fight

Kimi Antonelli heads into the Belgian Grand Prix with a piece of advice he picked up recently from Roger Federer. After a run of...

6 hours ago in Lifestyle, Sports

World Cup beer sales are hopping. Brewers hope the stout demand outlasts the tournament

The World Cup has been a bonanza for beer in the U.S. Bars in Boston reported needing emergency deliveries to keep taps from...

6 hours ago in Lifestyle, Sports

Slovenian Slavko Vinčić to referee World Cup final as FIFA picks a European for Argentina-Spain game

The World Cup final between Argentina and Spain on Sunday will be refereed by Slavko Vinčić of Slovenia, two years after he was in charge of...

1 day ago in Lifestyle, Trending

How to protect yourself from the bad air caused by wildfires

When wildfires burn, smoke can travel long distances and degrade air quality far away, posing risks to those breathing it. Fires burning in one state can make...

1 day ago in Lifestyle, Sports

Max Verstappen leaves his F1 future open but says things are ‘really good’ with Red Bull team boss

Max Verstappen has left his future in Formula 1 open again ahead of the Belgian Grand Prix and praised his "really good" relationship with Red Bull team principal...

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2 hours ago in Local, Native Advertising

Major milestone: I-26 West now open in final 4-lane configuration

Traffic moves through the newly opened four-lane westbound section of Interstate 26 near the Brevard Road exit on Friday, marking a major milestone in the N.C. Department of Transportation's I-26 widening project.

NCDOT says all westbound lanes are now open from U.S. 64 to Brevard Road, but construction and overnight lane closures will continue through the end of the year

2 hours ago in Community, Education, Local

Buncombe County Social Work launches school supply drive for students in foster care

Buncombe County Social Work has launched a school supplies donation drive for Western North Carolina students in the foster care system, including over 300 kids in Buncombe County. The drive will run through the end of the month.

3 hours ago in Local, Native Advertising

I-26 Connector: NCDOT prepares for Westgate ramp closure, Haywood Road bridge work

Traffic moves through the I-26 Connector construction zone in Asheville as crews continue preparing the corridor for upcoming bridge work, utility relocations and other major improvements.

The long-term project aims to separate interstate traffic from local roads while improving safety and congestion along the Asheville corridor

4 hours ago in Crime & Safety, Local, Native Advertising

Crash on New Leicester Highway backs up traffic

Red fire trucks and emergency vehicles line a city street on a sunny day with green trees and traffic lights overhead

The crash happened around 11 a.m. near Old County Home Road

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