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5 days ago in Food & Drink, Holiday Guide, Local
Where to eat Thanksgiving dinner in Asheville
From turkey dinners to holiday buffets, see which Asheville-area restaurants are open Nov. 26 and what they're serving
5 days ago in National, Trending
Pope Leo XIV has become the first pope in history to vote in a US general election
Pope Leo XIV has become the first pope to vote in a U.S. general election. The Vatican confirmed Friday that the Chicago-born pontiff had submitted a mail-in ballot in Chicago ahead of November's midterm elections, citing his long-standing belief in civic participation.
5 days ago in Local
UPDATE: Second suspect arrested in Arden double homicide
An 18-year-old man was arrested in Georgia, a day after an Asheville man was taken into custody in connection with the fatal shootings
6 days ago in Sports
Gray scores 23 points to help hot-shooting Dream beat Valkyries 80-69 to force Game 7 of WNBA Finals
The Atlanta Dream's shooters finally found some daylight. And as a result, the Dream's goal of winning their first WNBA championship is still shining bright.
6 days ago in Lifestyle, Trending
Make no bones about it, the giant skeleton has become an American Halloween fixture
It reared its bony head in 2020, during that first, chaotic pandemic year that was rife with grief and fear but also toilet paper hoarding and questionable lockdown-inspired purchases. Behold Skelly, the 12-foot, 90-pound skeleton with glowing LCD eyeballs, on sale for $299 from Home Depot, just in time for Halloween — at least, if you can get your hands on one.
6 days ago in Entertainment, Trending
Patrick Stewart, legendary actor of ‘Star Trek’ and ‘X-Men’ fame, dies at 86
Patrick Stewart, the classically trained actor who added Shakespearean gravitas to the "Star Trek" and "X-Men" franchises, has died. He was 86. Stewart died Wednesday in Los Angeles, following "a brief and poignant journey" with Alzheimer's disease and Lewy Body Dementia, spokesperson Kelly Bush Novak said.
6 days ago in Local
Local man sees his Desert Shield and Desert Storm Memorial become a reality
Waynesville's Scott Stump had the idea for the memorial after being on a Blue Ridge Honor Flight
6 days ago in Politics
Nearly 80K participate in early voting, setting county record
Early voting continues two more days on Friday and Saturday
6 days ago in Local
Historic Mason-Dixon Line Map sells for just over $1M in Asheville
Top bidding price was $950K, but total selling price was just under $1.2M
6 days ago in Local
PHOTOS: Fall colors peaking along Blue Ridge Parkway
ExploreFall.com and ExploreAsheville provide updates on fall colors in WNC
6 days ago in Community, Local
After 51 years, Asheville gives Maggie Burleson a standing ovation
Former mayors and colleagues gathered to celebrate the longtime city clerk's retirement
Asheville’s first AVL Unpaved trail opens at Azalea Park
New 3,600-foot trail welcomes hikers, runners and mountain bikers in East Asheville
6 days ago in Local
Latest Monitor shows far Western N.C. counties with mild drought conditions
ASHEVILLE, N.C. (828NewsNow.com) – The United States Drought Monitor, released on Oct. 29, shows most of Western North Carolina with…
6 days ago in World
A popemobile exhibition is unveiled at the Vatican, featuring the vehicle popes have used since 1930
The Vatican is opening a celebration of the popemobile, the now-iconic vehicle that for nearly a century has let popes get close to the faithful at home and abroad.
6 days ago in Entertainment
Hometown of ‘Addams Family’ creator becomes ghoulish Halloween destination
Before there was "The Addams Family," there was Westfield. Cartoonist Charles Addams, who created the eccentric, fictional family, drew inspiration for his signature macabre style from the elegant Victorian homes, historic cemetery and other landmarks of his New Jersey hometown.
6 days ago in Sports, Trending
Brewers beat the Rays 4-1 in Game 5 to win the first World Series title in franchise history
The small-ball Milwaukee Brewers playing in the smallest market in the majors are World Series champions for the first time. Hey, Milwaukee: grab a brat, raise a beer and prepare for that parade.
6 days ago in Entertainment
South Carolina police close investigation into Hayden Panettiere’s death after coroner’s ruling
Police in South Carolina have closed their investigation into the overdose death of actor Hayden Panettiere following a coroner's finding that it was accidental. The decision was based on the medical examiner's determination as well as the findings of the investigation, Greenville police said Wednesday in a statement.
6 days ago in World
Israelis await final election results as claim of foreign interference emerges
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and his party on Thursday amplified allegations that the country's Arab-led parties had "stolen" the election, as final results are set to confirm that Netanyahu's bloc has lost its majority in parliament.
6 days ago in Local
Cherokee man found deceased near Jackson-Macon line identified
Jackson County Emergency Management gave the update on Oct. 29
6 days ago in Local
Things to do in Asheville and WNC: Halloween weekend events Oct. 30-Nov. 1
Halloween celebrations, costume parades, fall festivals, live music, haunted attractions and food events are among the activities planned across Western North Carolina.
