Lifestyle
13 hours ago
YMCA of WNC to kick off summer with free Healthy Kids Day event
Next month, the YMCA of Western North Carolina will host a free, family-friendly event to encourage a happy, healthy start to the summer season.
14 hours ago
Attic Salt announces ‘smart, sexy, very funny’ production of ‘Venus in Fur’
Attic Salt Theatre Company has announced "Venus in Fur" as their next production. The show, written by David Ives and directed by Attic Salt Artistic Director Jeff Catanese, will open next month.
2 days ago
Here’s how to recycle those old laptops, iPhones and earbuds lying around
Many consumers are guilty of filling drawers or closets with old laptops, cellphones, fitness trackers and other electronic devices once they are no longer needed. It's hard to know where to recycle those items, or it seems costly and inconvenient.
2 days ago
‘Project Hail Mary’ is a grand, gorgeous, galactic good time – 828reviewsNOW
Ryan Gosling may be the most charming astronaut who has ever befriended a rocky alien spider-crab in the fun and fantastic-looking "Project Hail Mary." Read our review for more.
3 days ago
Brü Avl on brunch offerings, incoming Latin food concept
Brü Avl, a local farm-to-table brunch spot, has announced that Palmar Latin Kitchen, a new dinner concept led by Chef Carlos Torres, will soon be opening for evening hours at the downtown Asheville café.
3 days ago
As demand for GLP-1 pills and shots surges, healthy habits are still key
Whether they're using weekly shots or daily pills, more Americans than ever are turning to anti-obesity drugs to lose weight and boost health. About 1 in 8 U.S. adults say they are taking a GLP-1 drug, according to a recent survey by the health research group KFF.
5 days ago
Asheville Fringe Fest spotlight: ‘Thea-ATE-a Monstrousos’ is a puppet palooza
The 24th Asheville Fringe Arts Festival commences this week, bringing dozens of artists from all kinds of disciplines to town for a celebration of the weird, wonderful and out-of-the-box. Meet a few of the artists in our show spotlights.
5 days ago
Asheville Fringe Fest spotlight: ‘Mexican Scum’ is espectacular political satire
The 24th Asheville Fringe Arts Festival commences this week, bringing dozens of artists from all kinds of disciplines to town for a celebration of the weird, wonderful and out-of-the-box. Meet a few of the artists in our show spotlights.
6 days ago
Sylvester Stallone, Jean-Claude Van Damme and more react to the death of Chuck Norris
The death of Chuck Norris has triggered an outpouring of memorials from fellow Hollywood tough guys and fans. The martial arts grandmaster and...
6 days ago
FCC approves merger of local television owners Nexstar and Tegna as two lawsuits seek to block it
The Federal Communications Commission on Thursday said it had approved the merger of local television giants Nexstar Media Group and rival Tegna, the same day that...
6 days ago
CBS News shutters its storied radio news service after nearly a century, ending an era
CBS News said Friday it will shut down its storied radio news service after nearly 100 years of operation, ending an era and blaming challenging economic times as the...
6 days ago
Chuck Norris, martial arts master and actor whose toughness became internet lore, dies at 86
Chuck Norris, the martial arts grandmaster and action star whose roles in "Walker, Texas Ranger" and other television shows and movies made him...
6 days ago
ABC’s ‘Bachelorette’ cancellation adds to franchise’s long history of controversy
ABC's decision to cancel a completed season of "The Bachelorette" marks the latest controversy in a franchise that has repeatedly faced
7 days ago
Asheville Fringe Fest spotlight: The building bricks of ‘Made in America?’
The 24th Asheville Fringe Arts Festival commences this week, bringing dozens of artists from all kinds of disciplines to town for a celebration of the weird, wonderful and out-of-the-box. Before the festival begins in earnest this Thursday, meet a few of the artists in our show spotlights.
7 days ago
Things to do in Asheville & WNC: March 20-22
A gem show, a plant swap and the Harlem Globetrotters are just a few of the events coming through Asheville this weekend. Check out our activity guide for more.
1 week ago
March Mat-ness: Why your yoga mat is the foundation of your practice
When people think about improving their yoga practice, they usually focus on flexibility, strength or showing up more consistently. But one of the most overlooked tools for a safe, confident, and enjoyable practice is actually the surface beneath you: your yoga mat.
1 week ago
AMOS cycles to new exhibit about the science of bikes
The Asheville Museum of Science will showcase 14 vintage bicycles in a new exhibit all about the physics, engineering and motion of cycling.
1 week ago
Explore Black Mountain, Swannanoa eats with culinary bingo card
Next week, the Black Mountain Swannanoa Chamber of Commerce will launch Savor the Flavor of the Valley 2026, a week of deals and dinners at eateries throughout the Swannanoa Valley.
1 week ago
Museum features Cherokee perspective on American Revolution in new exhibit
The Museum of the Cherokee People, the tribal museum of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians, has unveiled "Unrelenting: Cherokee People and the American Revolution," an exhibit platforming Cherokee artwork, perspectives and reminiscences on the 250th anniversary of the founding of the United States.
1 week ago
A look at Eid al-Fitr and how Muslims celebrate the Islamic holiday
Muslims around the world are bidding farewell to the Islamic holy month of Ramadan and will soon start celebrating the holiday of Eid al-Fitr. Eid is typically greeted with joy and excitement and is marked with congregational prayers and festivities that usually include family visits, gatherings, outings and new clothes.