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Bills QB Josh Allen says he had surgery for broken bone in right foot

Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen said on Thursday that he recently had surgery for a broken bone in his right foot, and expects to be fully healthy for the start of spring practices.

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Different Strokes! kicks off 2026 with staged reading series, ‘INK of our KIN’

In celebration of Black History Month, Different Strokes! Performing Arts Collective is honoring door-opening Black artists by selecting some of their works to be read onstage as part of their inaugural season of "INK of our KIN."

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Year of the Fire Horse begins with Highland Brewing Lunar New Year party

Highland Brewing will mark the start of the Lunar New Year next month with a weekend-long celebration of the Year of the Fire Horse.

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‘Share the Love’: Community farm Root Cause plans Valentine’s fundraiser

In the spirit of love on Valentine's Day weekend, Root Cause Farm, a local food-centric nonprofit, will host a fundraiser event featuring live music, craft cocktails and more.

6 days ago in Arts & Culture, Community, Education, Lifestyle, Local, ZZZ App Top Stories

Museum of the Cherokee People announces 2026 programs in ‘first-voice’ shift

The Museum of the Cherokee People has unveiled a new series of public events and exhibitions for its 78th year. The programming is part of a shift toward becoming a "first-voice" museum, where the public will learn about the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians directly from members of the EBCI community.

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Asheville braces for snow, power outages as another storm looms

Heree are some tips for staying safe and warm during Western North Carolina’s winter weather

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Demolition begins at Ingles site in Swannanoa after Helene damage

Demolition follows plans for a 95,000-square-foot replacement store on U.S. 70

6 days ago in National

Democratic Sen. Klobuchar says she’s running for Minnesota governor after Gov. Walz dropped out

U.S. Sen. Amy Klobuchar said Thursday she is running for governor of Minnesota, promising to take on President Donald Trump while unifying a state that has endured a series of challenges even before the federal government's immigration crackdown.

6 days ago in Lifestyle

Where are those darn keys? Tricks for remembering where you put things

With a scarf dangling from your coat pocket and those gloves left behind at the coffee shop, there are simply more things to lose in winter. That's not counting your misplaced keys at home or those exasperated moments looking for your phone when you say, "I just had it!"

6 days ago in Sports

LeBron James wipes away tears during tribute, says he doesn’t know if he’ll play in Cleveland again

LeBron James doesn't know if Wednesday night will end up being his last trip to Cleveland as a player. If James doesn't return, the Cavaliers and their fans continued to let James know how much he means to them.

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Winter weather forces widespread Blue Ridge Parkway closures

Only Asheville section remains open but conditions could change with more snow in forecast

6 days ago in Entertainment

As if! ‘Clueless,’ ‘The Karate Kid,’ ‘Inception’ among 25 movies entering National Film Registry

As if they'd leave "Clueless" off the list. Cher Horowitz fans, rejoice: Amy Heckerling's 1995 teen comedy is one of 25 classic movies chosen this year by the Library of Congress for its National Film Registry.

6 days ago in Sports

Sabalenka into fourth straight Australian Open final and facing Rybakina again

Not even a point penalty for hindrance slowed Aryna Sabalenka's run to a fourth consecutive Australian Open final. The top-ranked Sabalenka overpowered Elina Svitolina 6-2, 6-3 Thursday night to move within one victory of a third Australian Open title in four years.

6 days ago in National

Situation in US South grows more dire after days of ice, frigid temperatures and widespread outages

It could be days before power is restored across the South, where more subfreezing temperatures are expected by Friday in areas unaccustomed to and ill-equipped for such cold. The situation is reaching a breaking point for the elderly and those with medical conditions who lack electricity, some of whom are trapped by roads made impassable by ice and fallen trees.

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GOP’s immigration edge shows signs of slipping before midterms

Polling and policy fights test a key pillar of the party’s message on border security

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Winter Storm Watch issued for Western North Carolina

Forecasters warn of snow, dangerous cold and hazardous travel this weekend in Asheville area

6 days ago in Food & Drink, Lifestyle, Local, On The Town, Perspectives, ZZZ App Top Stories

Fork & Dagger: Fresh seafood, uneven results at Mother Ocean

A beloved North Asheville fishmonger delivers quality shrimp but misses the mark on fish and chips and sides

6 days ago in Arts & Culture

Things to do in Asheville & WNC: Jan. 30-Feb. 1

Looking for weekend plans? Try our Western North Carolina activity guide, featuring events like an all-day music festival in Hendersonville and a Dolly Parton birthday party in the River Arts District.

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After 20 years, Oliver Wood is playing concerts for connection

The Wood Brothers band member Oliver Wood sat down with 828newsNOW to discuss the band's new album, "Puff of Smoke," his relationship to Asheville and two decades of playing music.

6 days ago in Crime & Safety, Health & Wellness, Local, ZZZ App Top Stories

Propane truck overturns in Ridgecrest, prompts evacuations

No injuries reported; roads closed as crews secure scene