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1 day ago in Entertainment, Trending

ABC ends Jimmy Kimmel’s suspension and his show will return Tuesday

ABC will reinstate Jimmy Kimmel's late night show in the wake of criticism over his comments about the assassination of conservative activist Charlie Kirk, officials with the network said Monday.

1 day ago in Entertainment

Christopher Nolan to lead Directors Guild of America

Christopher Nolan has been elected to lead the Directors Guild of America, the organization said late Saturday. The Oscar-winning "Oppenheimer" filmmaker said in a statement that it is, "one of the greatest honors of my career."

1 day ago in Entertainment, Music

Release party for Swift’s ‘The Life of a Showgirl’ album is coming to AMC theaters

Taylor Swift is heading back to the big screen next month, and fans are already lining up for tickets. AMC Theatres announced on Friday that it will host a release party for Swift's 12th studio album, " The Life of a Showgirl," which is set to debut Oct. 3.

2 days ago in Arts & Culture, Community, Entertainment, Lifestyle, Local, Perspectives

Letter to the Editor – More than nostalgia: Why The Land of Oz matters

For the last three seasons, Austin Maynor, a lifelong Oz enthusiast, has performed as a Winkie Guard and the Munchkin Mayor for the Autumn at Oz festival in Beech Mountain. Read his Letter to the Editor about why the cancellation of this year's season at The Land of Oz is a great loss for Western North Carolina.

3 days ago in Arts & Culture, Entertainment, Lifestyle, Local

‘A Big Bold Beautiful Journey’ is dull, baffling malarkey – 828reviewsNOW

Read our 828reviewsNOW take on "A Big Bold Beautiful Journey," starring Margot Robbie and Colin Farrell. Spoiler: the title is misleading in nearly every way.

4 days ago in Entertainment, Music

Grammy-winning songwriter Brett James who co-wrote ‘Jesus, Take the Wheel’ dies in plane crash

Grammy award-winning country songwriter Brett James, whose string of top hits includes "Jesus, Take the Wheel" by Carrie Underwood and "When the Sun Goes Down" by Kenny Chesney, died in a plane crash in North Carolina, authorities said Friday. He was 57.

National

1 hour ago in National

Man who represented himself is found guilty of trying to assassinate Trump at Florida golf course

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The man who was charged with attempting to assassinate Donald Trump at a Florida golf course last year tried to stab himself in the neck with a pen shortly after being found guilty of all counts on Tuesday.

1 day ago in National

Trump ramps up retribution campaign with push for Bondi to pursue cases against his foes

Eight months into his second term, President Donald Trump's long-standing pledge to take on those he perceives as his political enemies has prompted debates over free speech, media censorship and political prosecutions.

1 day ago in National, Trending

4.3 magnitude earthquake jolts the San Francisco Bay Area and people report feeling a sharp shake

An earthquake with a magnitude of 4.3 rocked the San Francisco Bay Area early Monday, waking up many people, with more 22,000 saying they felt it, according to the United States Geological Survey.

4 days ago in National

Kennedy’s vaccine advisers change COVID shot guidance, calling them an individual choice

Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s new vaccine advisers added confusion Friday to this fall's COVID-19 vaccinations — declining to recommend them for anyone and leaving the choice up to those who want a shot.

6 days ago in National

FBI Director Kash Patel clashes with skeptical Democrats at contentious Senate hearing

FBI Director Kash Patel clashed with skeptical Democrats at a contentious Senate oversight hearing Tuesday, defending his record amid criticism that he has politicized the nation's premier federal law enforcement agency and pursued retribution against perceived adversaries of President Donald Trump.

6 days ago in National

German suspect in Madeleine McCann disappearance is released after serving time in unrelated case

A German national who is under investigation in the disappearance of British toddler Madeleine McCann 18 years ago was released from prison Wednesday after serving his sentence in an unrelated case, police said.

World

1 day ago in World

Putin says Russia will stick to nuclear arms limits for one more year after treaty with US expires

Russian President Vladimir Putin said Monday that Moscow will adhere to nuclear arms limits for one more year under the last remaining nuclear pact with the United States that expires in February, and he urged Washington to follow suit.

4 days ago in World

The Taliban release British couple held for months in Afghanistan on undisclosed charges

The Taliban released on Friday a British couple held in Afghanistan for more than seven months on undisclosed charges, likely part of a wider effort to get their government recognized internationally, years after taking power.

6 days ago in World

Alexei Navalny’s widow says lab reports show her husband was poisoned

The widow of Alexei Navalny said Wednesday that two independent labs have found that her husband was poisoned shortly before his death in a Russian prison.

1 week ago in World

Israel’s military begins its ground offensive in Gaza City and thousands of residents flee

The Israeli military began its ground offensive in Gaza City on Tuesday, slowly closing in on the Palestinian territory's largest city in another escalation in the war. Thousands of people streamed out of the city in vehicles laden with their belongings, but hundreds of thousands more remain.

1 week ago in World

King Charles III to deploy tiara diplomacy as UK prepares to welcome Trump for second state visit

Windsor Castle staff are setting the 50-meter-long (164-feet-long) mahogany table. Grooms are buffing the hooves of the horses that will pull the royal carriages. And the military honor guard is drilling to ensure every step lands with precision.

2 weeks ago in World

Prince Harry has tea with his father, King Charles III, in their first meeting in over a year

Britain's Prince Harry joined his father, King Charles III, for tea on Wednesday at the monarch's London home, the first time they've met in well over a year.

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1 day ago in Entertainment, Trending

ABC ends Jimmy Kimmel’s suspension and his show will return Tuesday

ABC will reinstate Jimmy Kimmel's late night show in the wake of criticism over his comments about the assassination of conservative activist Charlie Kirk, officials with the network said Monday.

1 day ago in National, Trending

4.3 magnitude earthquake jolts the San Francisco Bay Area and people report feeling a sharp shake

An earthquake with a magnitude of 4.3 rocked the San Francisco Bay Area early Monday, waking up many people, with more 22,000 saying they felt it, according to the United States Geological Survey.

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20 minutes ago in Community, Local

Duke Energy honors dozens of WNC nonprofits with grants at Helene event

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The Duke Energy Foundation hosted an event today recognizing the work of Western North Carolina nonprofits in the aftermath of Hurricane Helene. The event, planned around the one year anniversary of Helene hitting the region, featured remarks from several nonprofit leaders and the announcement of grants on the state, regional and local levels.

2 hours ago in Community, Food & Drink, Lifestyle, Local, On The Town

After doubling recipients of farm food, Root Cause to host Helene fundraiser

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To mark the one year anniversary of Hurricane Helene and the resilience of Western North Carolina in its aftermath, Root Cause Farm, a volunteer-based nonprofit dedicated to combatting community hunger, will hold a gathering to celebrate recovery and the local bonds which define the Fairview farm and its mission.

2 hours ago in Crime & Safety, Local

Search continues for missing Barnardsville woman

Betty Wheeler, 56, was last seen around 2:30 a.m. Monday in the area of 1170 Dillingham Road

More than 80 responders using K-9 units and drones to locate 56-year-old Betty Wheeler

3 hours ago in Community, Local, On The Town

12 lives, 12 chimes: Hendersonville to hold moment of silence for Helene victims

The ceremony, scheduled on the one year anniversary of Helene, will be held at noon on Saturday, Sept. 27 at the Henderson County Courthouse, 200 N Grove St.

3 hours ago in Business, Local

Blue Ridge Power to lay off hundreds in Asheville, Fayetteville

Pine Gate Renewables subsidiary cites challenging market conditions and federal policy changes

4 hours ago in Local

Nighttime I-26 closures scheduled in Henderson County

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Westbound lanes between Exit 49 and 44 will be shut from 8 p.m. to 6 a.m.; weather may affect schedule

News

2 hours ago in Community, Food & Drink, Lifestyle, Local, On The Town

After doubling recipients of farm food, Root Cause to host Helene fundraiser

Fresh

To mark the one year anniversary of Hurricane Helene and the resilience of Western North Carolina in its aftermath, Root Cause Farm, a volunteer-based nonprofit dedicated to combatting community hunger, will hold a gathering to celebrate recovery and the local bonds which define the Fairview farm and its mission.

4 hours ago in Arts & Culture, Community, Lifestyle, Local, On The Town

Art on Main returns: 100+ artists to appear at Hendersonville art show

The annual Art on Main art show will return to Hendersonville this weekend for its 66th rendition, coinciding with the one year anniversary of Hurricane Helene.

1 day ago in Community, Food & Drink, Lifestyle, Local

Old Europe Pastries pledges 100% of Sept. 27 sales to Helene recovery

This weekend marks one year since Hurricane Helene hit Western North Carolina. In remembrance of the hardships endured by the Asheville community since the storm, local pastry shop Old Europe Pastries will donate 100% of sales made on the day of the anniversary to continued relief efforts.

1 day ago in Community, Food & Drink, Lifestyle, Local

$2,000 raised for BeLoved Asheville at Soprana Rooftop Cucina event

The event, Rooftop for Relief was held from 5:30 to 10 p.m., Thursday, Sept. 11 at the rooftop restaurant, with free admission for the public. The fundraiser saw $2 from every pizza sold and $5 from two signature cocktails featuring Cultivated Cocktails spirits donated to BeLoved, as well as 100% of the proceeds from a raffle.

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Features

3 weeks ago in Features

How to draw every president and first lady in 4 steps

John Hutton, a North Carolina art history professor who draws in his spare time, outlined his four-step technique in a new book, "How to Draw the Presidents & First Ladies," published in July by the White House Historical Association.