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Winter storm to blanket Asheville area with snow, dangerous cold

Residents urged to finish preparations as several inches of snow, strong winds and frigid temperatures approach

5 days ago

Winter storm warning issued for Asheville, mountains

Wind chills as low as 20 below zero could follow 2-4 inches of weekend snowfall

5 days ago

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."

5 days ago

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.

6 days ago

‘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

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.

6 days ago

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

Demolition is underway at the former Ingles Markets site in Swannanoa, where damaged buildings are being torn down months after Tropical Storm Helene flooded the property and forced the grocery store’s permanent closure.

6 days ago

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

Different impacts of winter weather including a snow-covered Parkway and trees, the Parkway covered with thick ice, and the Parkway covered in Black ice.

6 days ago

Winter weather forces widespread Blue Ridge Parkway closures

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

Sen. Thom Tillis, R-N.C., speaks with reporters following a closed-door meeting with fellow Republicans on spending legislation that funds the Department of Homeland Security and a swath of other government agencies, at the Capitol in Washington, Wednesday, Jan. 28, 2026. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite)

6 days ago

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

6 days ago

Winter Storm Watch issued for Western North Carolina

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

The Mother Ocean shrimp po’ boy -- a Cajun fried shrimp sandwich, slathered with remoulade, topped with shredded lettuce, sliced tomato and dill pickle chips served between two slices of toasted baguette -- was classic perfection.

6 days ago

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

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.

Authorities closed Yates Avenue at the intersection of Craven Hill Circle on Wednesday afternoon after a propane truck overturned, prompting temporary evacuations in the area.

6 days ago

Propane truck overturns in Ridgecrest, prompts evacuations

No injuries reported; roads closed as crews secure scene

A truck crash Wednesday morning closed a stretch of U.S. 64 between Highlands and Cashiers, with the roadway expected to remain shut for up to two days.

7 days ago

Truck crash closes U.S. 64 near Highlands

Recovery and possible repairs could keep highway shut for up to two days

7 days ago

Ice forces trail closures at DuPont State Forest

N.C. Forest Service says some roads and wider trails remain open

North Carolina regulators have released a statewide schedule of public hearings as they review Duke Energy’s request to raise electricity rates for customers across the state beginning in 2027.

7 days ago

Duke Energy seeks double-digit rate increases

NC regulators set public hearings on proposed increases that could raise Asheville area residential electricity bills by up to 18%

Trauma Intervention Program of Western North Carolina

7 days ago

TIP of WNC is recruiting crisis-response volunteers

Program provides emotional support at scenes of sudden death and trauma in Buncombe and Henderson counties

Buncombe County Sheriff’s Office says Jerron Parker, 34, was last seen near a Cracker Barrel restaurant

7 days ago

MISSING: Search underway for man last seen in West Asheville

Buncombe County Sheriff’s Office says Jerron Parker, 34, was last seen near a Cracker Barrel restaurant in October

7 days ago

Free job training program available to Asheville youths

Hood Huggers Foundation program serves young people facing education and employment barriers

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With caviar McNuggets and heart-shaped pizza, fast food chains hope to win Valentine’s diners

It's a tale as old as time, or at least as old as TikTok: chicken nuggets lovingly topped with a dab of caviar. McDonald's is embracing the trend this Valentine's Day with a limited-time McNugget Caviar kit. The free kit, which will be available on McNuggetCaviar.com on Feb. 10, pairs a one-ounce tin of Paramount's Siberian sturgeon caviar with a $25 McDonald's gift card to buy McNuggets.

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Lindsey Vonn is ‘confident’ she can race at Olympics despite ruptured ACL in left knee

Lindsey Vonn has done this before. And succeeded. The 41-year-old American skiing standout is "confident" she can compete at the Milan Cortina Winter Olympics despite a torn ACL from a crash four days ago.

18 hours ago in Olympics, Sports

Speedskater Erin Jackson, bobsledder Frank Del Duca picked as US flagbearers for Winter Olympics

Speedskater Erin Jackson already has made history, as the first Black woman to win an individual gold medal at a Winter Olympics. Bobsledder Frank Del Duca is a sergeant in the Army, hailing from a family with deep Italian roots. They might be the perfect pair to lead the U.S. into the Milan Cortina Winter Olympics.