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12 hours ago

APD detectives add 1st degree rape to murder suspect’s charges

Following the arrest of Douglas Michael Stroupe, 32, for the murder of Jennifer Rose Gerard and assault of another man on Nov. 20, Asheville Police Department detectives have added a 1st degree rape count to Stroupe's charges.

13 hours ago

Well pump pulling services from MB HAYNES

As part of MB HAYNES' continued commitment to serving their customers’ full scope of needs, they're excited to announce that their Plumbing Division now offers professional well pump pulling services — a crucial addition to their lineup that brings expertise, reliability and a deep sense of care to homeowners and businesses relying on well systems.

13 hours ago

Hint, hint, Santa: The Big Crafty returns this weekend with 180+ vendors

The Big Crafty, Asheville's semiannual craft shopping extravaganza, returns this weekend. Over 180 vendors will set up shop at Harrah's Cherokee Center on Saturday and Sunday.

14 hours ago

December concert calendar: Live music in Asheville area this month

The Asheville area boasts a vibrant live music scene with venues catering to a wide array of genres, performers and taste. Read our calendar of shows coming up later this month.

Buncombe County Sheriff’s Office believe this truck was used in the theft of scrap metal.

16 hours ago

Buncombe County Sheriff’s Office investigates scrap metal theft

Detectives ask residents to provide tips on suspect truck and occupants

17 hours ago

Canton drivers warned of weeklong night closures on Champion Drive

NC 215 will be closed nightly from 9 p.m. to 6 a.m. starting Dec. 1 as crews complete bridge demolition

18 hours ago

Asheville-area residents can snag big savings on Dollywood trips

Resort stays up to 35% off and Cyber Monday season-pass perks arrive ahead of Smoky Mountain Christmas

18 hours ago

Winter Weather Advisory expands across Asheville area

Forecasters warn of slick roads and possible power outages from Monday night into Tuesday morning as freezing rain threat grows

1 day ago

Ethan Hawke is a shooting star in Broadway biopic ‘Blue Moon’ – 828reviewsNOW

Richard Linklater, director of character-driven, dialogue-heavy dramas like "Boyhood" and "Before Sunrise" and charming hang-out comedies like "Dazed and Confused" and "Hit Man," is back with a film combining both disciplines. "Blue Moon," a biographical drama about famed Broadway lyricist Lorenz Hart, features what might be the greatest performance of frequent Linklater collaborator Ethan Hawke's career.

2 days ago

Stabilization, mitigation, reconstruction: 3 steps of fixing a water leak

Coming home from the holidays, one of the worst things you can discover is a water leak while you were away. However, Secure Restoration, a local housing mitigation and restoration company, can help.

2 days ago

Strangeville: The Enduring Mystery of the Wampus Cat

The Wampus Cat legend has long prowled across North Carolina - part myth, part reflection of the people who told it.

2 days ago

Hikes of WNC: A Troll Treasure Trail

The North Carolina Arboretum is currently home to 12 massive, wooden trolls by internationally renowned sculpture artist Thomas Dambo. The statues, constructed from reclaimed wood and fashioned with distinct names and personalities, are scattered around the NC Arboretum grounds, making for a solid walk in the woods in addition to troll-borne delight.