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‘Grass Routes’ kicks off season in Asheville
MLB Network docuseries highlights Asheville’s tourism appeal, downtown culture and Tourists baseball experience
20 hours ago in Sports, Trending
Lindsey Vonn tells the AP she is not yet in position emotionally to decide if she will race again
Lindsey Vonn is still recovering physically and emotionally from her frightening crash at the Winter Olympics. For now, the tough decisions about the future can wait.
2 days ago in Sports
Broncos’ 2-time Pro Bowl safety Justin Simmons retires after 32 interceptions in his 9-year career
Two-time Pro Bowl safety Justin Simmons has retired following a nine-year career, including eight seasons with the Denver Broncos. The Broncos announced Simmons' retirement on Wednesday and noted the news came exactly 10 years after the team selected the safety in the third round from Boston College in 2016.
2 days ago in Sports
Wild going home against Stars with chance to advance in NHL playoffs for 1st time since 2015
Mats Zuccarello and the Minnesota Wild are now in the position that they try to be in every season in the NHL playoffs. Things feel a bit different now, with the Wild going home for Game 6 on Thursday night with a chance to eliminate the Dallas Stars and advance to the second round for the first time since 2015.
2 days ago in Sports
NCAA remains on track to expand to a 76-team March Madness bracket for next season
The NCAA is still deliberating expanding March Madness on both the men's and women's sides to 76 teams for next season — a much-expected development that's been in the works for years.
National
2 days ago in National
US infant formula supply is ‘safe,’ FDA says after looking for potential contaminants
A new analysis of chemicals in U.S. infant formula found reassuringly low levels of heavy metals, pesticides and other potential contaminants, federal health officials said Wednesday.
2 days ago in National
Hegseth will go before Congress for the first time since the Iran war started
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth will face questioning from lawmakers Wednesday for the first time since the Trump administration went to war with Iran, a decision that Democrats say has led to a costly conflict of choice waged without congressional approval.
4 days ago in National
Man charged with attempted assassination of Trump in White House correspondents’ dinner shooting
The man who authorities say tried to storm the White House Correspondents' Association dinner with guns and knives was charged Monday with the attempted assassination of President Donald Trump as federal authorities suggested an attack that disrupted one of Washington's glitziest events had been planned for at least several weeks.
4 days ago in National
Accused attacker at Washington media dinner is a tutor and computer engineer from California
The California man arrested in the shooting at the White House Correspondents' Association dinner is a highly educated tutor and amateur video game developer opposed to the policies of President Donald Trump.
Lifestyle
20 hours ago in Lifestyle
Money Happens: What to do when becoming a homeowner feels out of reach
Anxiety about the possibility of never being able to own a house can make some people give up on organizing their finances altogether, says John Hankins, a certified financial therapist. If you hope to buy a house in the future but don't know where to start, here are some expert tips for you
2 days ago in Lifestyle, Trending
Stir well, slap lightly. Tips for making a mint julep worthy of the Kentucky Derby
Horses are poised, bets are on, hats are at the ready and the bourbon is standing by, ready to be poured into thousands of mint julep cocktails. It must be Kentucky Derby weekend.
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15 hours ago in Community, Education, Local
Bulldog Promise: Southwestern students guaranteed admission at UNC Asheville
The Bulldog Promise Program is an admissions initiative between Southwestern Community College and UNC Asheville designed to make obtaining a bachelor's degree more accessible for students in the Qualla Boundary and Jackson, Swain and Macon counties.
16 hours ago in Business, Local, Native Advertising
Asheville roofing company offers $0 payments for 90 days as it expands WNC services
John McClung Roofing points to decades of service, regional awards and outreach efforts alongside new financing promotion
‘Grass Routes’ kicks off season in Asheville
MLB Network docuseries highlights Asheville’s tourism appeal, downtown culture and Tourists baseball experience
19 hours ago in Crime & Safety, Local
Asheville firefighters rescue puppy locked inside car
Dog named Peter safely reunited with owner after trapping himself inside vehicle
19 hours ago in Housing, Local
Asheville OKs zoning change for 203-unit housing project
Coxe Avenue development would bring mixed-use building, retail and parking to downtown site
Entertainment
20 hours ago in Entertainment
Milly Alcock’s ‘punk rock’ Supergirl takes flight as DC bets big on the Woman of Tomorrow
Not too long after James Gunn and Peter Safran stepped up to lead DC Studios into the future, they were riffing about Supergirl. The Tom King comic series, "Supergirl: World of Tomorrow" was one of the ideas they were especially excited about, and Gunn had a very specific image in his head.
1 day ago in Entertainment, Local
Things to do in Asheville and WNC: May 1–3
Looking for events in the Asheville area this weekend? From a free music festival in Asheville to spring gatherings and family outings -- there's plenty to celebrate during the first weekend of May across the 828.
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Man who helped fellow runner across Boston Marathon finish line says it was natural instinct to help
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