3 weeks ago in Business, Local, ZZZ App Top Stories

Asheville economy shows resilience one year after Helene

Despite $563M in lost sales, new data points to growth in contractors, retail and hospitality sectors

3 weeks ago in Business, Local, ZZZ App Top Stories

Tanger Outlets Asheville to host Barktober event

Pets, costumes and a new dog park highlight Halloween celebration

3 weeks ago in World

The Nobel Prize in medicine goes to 3 scientists for work on the human immune system

Mary E. Brunkow, Fred Ramsdell and Dr. Shimon Sakaguchi won the Nobel Prize in medicine Monday for their discoveries concerning peripheral immune tolerance.

3 weeks ago in Entertainment, Trending

Bad Bunny kicks off ‘SNL’ 51st season with a group of new faces and jabs at his Super Bowl critics

Bad Bunny kicked off the 51st season of "Saturday Night Live" with a few timely jokes about his next high-profile gig: the Super Bowl.

3 weeks ago in Sports

Drake Maye leads Patriots to 23-20 win over Bills, leaving NFL without an unbeaten team

Receiver Stefon Diggs is quite comfortable putting on a show in Buffalo. The big difference on Sunday night was doing so for the Bills' division rival New England Patriots.

3 weeks ago in Sports

Julio Rodríguez lifts Mariners over Tigers 3-2, Seattle takes Game 2 of ALDS to even series

Julio Rodríguez came through in a big moment for the Seattle Mariners. Rodríguez hit a tiebreaking RBI double in the eighth inning and the Mariners beat the Detroit Tigers 3-2 in Game 2 of their AL Division Series on Sunday to even the series.

3 weeks ago in Entertainment

‘The Walking Dead’ comes alive in auction for 15-year anniversary

The eerie zombies from "The Walking Dead" first stepped into viewers' living rooms on Halloween nearly 15 years ago, unknowingly ushering in a new era for the horror genre. Fans are getting a chance to own some of the franchise's most coveted items.

3 weeks ago in Local, ZZZ App Top Stories

Asheville’s Hazel Mill Road resurfacing project starts this week

Work will last two weeks; drivers should expect delays and plan alternate routes

3 weeks ago in Local, ZZZ App Top Stories

Blue Ridge Parkway Foundation funds reopenings during shutdown

Three popular sites in North Carolina and Virginia reopen with foundation support as roadwork and recovery continue along the parkway

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Mild start to week before front brings rain, cooler air

Scattered showers possible along I-26 corridor; fall-like temperatures expected by Thursday

3 weeks ago in Local, Native Advertising, Sports, ZZZ App Top Stories

Asheville native sparks Panthers’ rally

The A.C. Reynolds alum Dowdle rushed for 206 yards and a touchdown as Carolina erased a 17-point deficit for a 27-24 win over Dolphins

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What to do with leftover Halloween candy

When October rolls into November and Thanksgiving is on the horizon, few people want to be staring at a witch's cauldron full of chocolate bars. Prepare for a house of Halloween treats with these creative candy tricks.

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Turn your pumpkin carving scraps into a healthy snack

Carving jack-o'-lanterns may be a messy October activity, but resourceful carvers can score a hearty pumpkin seed snack amid the goopy orange innards.

3 weeks ago in Asheville History, Local, Native Advertising, ZZZ App Top Stories

Strangeville: The demon dog of Valle Crucis

In Valle Crucis, North Carolina, locals tell of a demon dog with glowing red eyes that haunts a mountain churchyard and chases travelers until the valley’s streams force it to vanish.

3 weeks ago in Arts & Culture, Entertainment, Lifestyle, Local, Perspectives, ZZZ App Top Stories

5 new movies to see, stream or skip in October 2025 – 828reviewsNOW

From an offbeat Christmas love story to a ghost story led by a dog, here are five new movies to see, stream or skip this month. Read our guide below.

3 weeks ago in Business, Education, Local, ZZZ App Top Stories

Buncombe County students gain skills for high-demand jobs

Career and technical education courses, internships and industry partnerships give students real-world experience in trades and STEM fields

3 weeks ago in Asheville History, Local, Native Advertising, ZZZ App Top Stories

Tombstone Tales: Edward Lindsay Shuford, Asheville’s beloved veterinarian

At Calvary Episcopal Churchyard in Fletcher, the grave of Dr. Edward Lindsay Shuford, DVM, bears the words “He loved all creatures great and small,” honoring a life devoted to the care of animals.

3 weeks ago in Local, Native Advertising, Sports, ZZZ App Top Stories

828 Scoreboard: Week 6 of high school football

Find out how your favorite Asheville area teams fared

3 weeks ago in Crime & Safety, Local, ZZZ App Top Stories

Mistakenly released Buncombe detainee back in custody

Sheriff’s Office apologizes, calls incident 'serious institutional failure'

3 weeks ago in Lifestyle

Mini-meditations are a way to foster peace of mind at work

The idea of meditating can be intimidating. Beginners may imagine sitting uncomfortably in silence while breathing deeply and scrubbing all thoughts from their minds. The prospect of trying those techniques at work may feel embarrassing.