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3 new movies to see, stream or skip in February 2026 – 828reviewsNOW
This February, we review a zany new sci-fi adventure from the director of "Pirates of the Caribbean," an Oscar-nominated documentary about senior opera singers and the concluding installment of a horror movie trilogy. Which should you see, stream or skip? Find out in our review.
9 hours ago
Canton urges water conservation as tank levels slowly recover
Officials warn additional leaks could trigger more service disruptions
9 hours ago
Off-duty Asheville officer charged with DWI, child abuse, resisting officer
Asheville Police Department says internal investigation is underway
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Three Ingles stores damaged by Helene to reopen in 2026, 2027
Locations in Swannanoa, Spruce Pine and Morganton have been closed for more than 16 months
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Warm week ahead, but winter’s not finished with Asheville area
Brief early-week warmup may be followed by colder, unsettled weather
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Strangeville: The Ghost Town of Puncheon Camp Creek
EDNEYVILLE, N.C. (828newsNOW.com) — In the open farmland of rural Henderson County, two oversized fiberglass steers stand watch along Old…
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Questions to ask before enrolling in a summer camp
A quick checklist for Asheville and Western North Carolina parents comparing summer camps, including questions about staff training, daily schedules, eligibility, and what to confirm before registration.
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Hikes of WNC: Beaucatcher Mountain Trail
Beaucatcher Mountain Trail is a popular hiking spot just outside of downtown Asheville. The network of branching trails is located behind Memorial Stadium and McCormick Field, making the hike a perfect outing for tourists and Tourists alike.
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Tombstone Tales: The Von Ruck Mausoleum and Asheville’s literary ties
A story that runs from Asheville’s tuberculosis era to Thomas Wolfe’s fiction and early American horror.
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Asheville Art Museum spotlights 70 years of American Impressionism in new gallery
Asheville Art Museum is partnering with the Bank of America to bring a bank of American masterpieces to the heart of downtown Asheville. A new exhibit, "In a New Light: American Impressionism 1870-1940," collecting over 120 works from the Bank of America Collection, will open Feb. 7 and continue through June 29, 2026.
3 days ago
Water main break disrupts service in Black Mountain
Crews work to repair line near golf course; residents may face outages for several hours
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Canton, Clyde enact Stage 2 mandatory water restrictions
Nonessential water use banned as towns respond to developing water shortage
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Woman pleads guilty to second-degree murder in West Asheville shooting
Jessica Barnes Ferland sentenced to more than 10 years in prison in death of Jaquan Bowen
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Blue Ridge Parkway sections closed, but winter fun still possible
Visitors can hike and explore behind gates, but safety precautions are advised
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CMS orders Mission Hospital to bring in independent consultant
Move follows serious safety incidents, including two patient deaths and measles exposure
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Buncombe voters: Register today or risk missing the primary
Early voting begins Feb. 12; officials urge residents to confirm registration and voter ID now
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Rail service to Asheville could have $1B economic impact, study says
State transportation officials say restoring rail service to Western North Carolina could support thousands of jobs and boost regional connectivity
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High winds, snow and cold return to Asheville area on Friday
Advisories in effect across NC mountains as temperatures plunge overnight
3 days ago
Man charged with arson in Asheville motel fire
Vacant Mountaineer Inn damaged; suspect held without bond
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Hendersonville police captain fired; SBI investigating
Internal complaint alleged misuse of off-duty employment, department says