4+ day, 5+ hour ago   (317+ words) ASHEVILLE, N.C. (828newsNOW) — Nearly two years after Hurricane Helene devastated Western North Carolina, an online auction featuring autographed music memorabilia and local radio experiences will raise money for continued recovery efforts in Swannanoa. Asheville Media Group’s Revival Continues benefit auction opens for…...

5+ day, 2+ hour ago   (994+ words) These scenic spots offer mountain views, hiking and changing leaves without making the Blue Ridge Parkway your only stop ASHEVILLE, N.C. (828newsNOW) — Fall color is coming to the mountains, and with it comes one of Western North Carolina’s most predictable autumn traditions:…...

5+ day, 23+ hour ago   (969+ words) ASHEVILLE, N.C. (828newsNOW) — ArtsAVL, the Asheville area arts council, has selected 21 organizations and individuals from Buncombe County for the 2026-27 Arts Build Community grants. The funding, totaled at $37,997, will support free community art programs around the county. The ninth edition of the grants…...

1+ mon, 3+ day ago   (645+ words) From LCD Soundsystem and Ben Harper to Little Feat, Gov’t Mule, Ziggy Marley, The War On Drugs and local artists, here’s where to find live music in Asheville and WNC in September. ASHEVILLE, N.C. (828newsNOW) — September’s concert calendar gives Asheville…...

1+ week, 6+ day ago   (412+ words) ASHEVILLE, N.C. (828newsNOW) — Trackside Studios, an art gallery and studios located in the River Arts District, will hold a benefit auction of artwork inspired by and salvaged from Tropical Storm Helene in commemoration of the two year anniversary of the storm. The…...

2+ week, 3+ hour ago   (287+ words) Community organizations, businesses and residents invited to connect, share resources and learn about local services ASHEVILLE, N.C. (828newsNOW) — Community organizations, local businesses, service providers and residents are invited to a Building Bridges gathering Sept. 23 in Asheville. Hola Carolina, the YMCA of Western…...

2+ week, 2+ day ago   (523+ words) The 8-acre maze opens Sept. 26 with tractor rides, corn cannons, food trucks and, for the first time, live music coming to Eliada Corn Maze for first time in 2026 ASHEVILLE, N.C. (828newsNOW) — Eliada’s annual Corn Maze will return this fall, giving families a…...

3+ week, 21+ hour ago   (167+ words) ASHEVILLE, N.C. (828newsNOW) — The 2nd annual Asheville Film Festival ran from Aug. 21-23, 2026, at the Masonic Temple in downtown Asheville. Read a review of our favorite festival films below. The shorts at the tippity-top of the best-of pile, however, were the following five. Exits…...

3+ week, 3+ day ago   (331+ words) ASHEVILLE, N.C. (828newsNOW) — In an open letter to the community, Leaf Global Arts announced that Friday, Aug. 21, 2026, would mark the end of the arts programming organization in its current form, citing financial difficulties. Hale said that the decision to end the organization…...

3+ week, 5+ day ago   (552+ words) ASHEVILLE, N.C. (828newsNOW) — The Legacy Neighborhoods Coalition Festival, which will be held at Memorial Stadium, is a new two-day festival celebrating the people and culture of five historic Asheville neighborhoods: Burton Street, East End/Valley Street, Emma, Shiloh and Southside. LNC Festival…...