Sports
18 hours ago in Education, Local, Sports
Weaverville’s Karlyn Pickens goes No. 1 in AUSL draft
Former coach calls Pickens’ journey “the greatest honor of my coaching career”
21 hours ago in Sports
Knicks crush the 76ers 137-98 to start the second round and keep up a historic postseason roll
Jalen Brunson scored 27 of his 35 points in the first half and the New York Knicks emphatically added to a historic postseason roll by overwhelming the Philadelphia 76ers 137-98 on Monday night in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference semifinals.
21 hours ago in Sports
Lakers’ Doncic, Thunder’s Williams ruled out for Game 1 of West semifinals with hamstring injuries
Los Angeles Lakers guard Luka Doncic and Oklahoma City Thunder guard/forward Jalen Williams have been ruled out of Game 1 of the Western Conference semifinals on Tuesday night with left hamstring injuries.
2 days ago in Sports
Two-time AL Cy Young winner Tarik Skubal to have elbow surgery to remove loose bodies
Two-time American League Cy Young winner Tarik Skubal will have surgery to remove loose bodies from his elbow after being scratched from Monday's start against the Boston Red Sox.
Astros honor Asheville’s Schiavone as top minor leaguer for April
Tourists catcher piling up homers, RBIs in standout start to 2026 season
National
20 hours ago in National, Trending
USPS unveils Route 66 centennial stamps, born from a photographer’s 42 trips
The U.S. Postal Service on Tuesday is releasing eight stamps marking significant parts of the road in each of the states it traverses, passing by vintage diners, gas stations and motels — many since preserved or restored — along with breathtaking vistas and wide horizons of the open road.
5 days ago in National
Redistricting battle intensifies in states after US Supreme Court ruling on Voting Rights Act
A Supreme Court decision striking down a majority Black congressional district in Louisiana has amplified an already intense national redistricting battle by providing Republican officials in several states new grounds to redraw voting districts.
7 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.
7 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.
Lifestyle
20 hours ago in Lifestyle
Restaurants celebrate authentic Mexican culture and history this Cinco de Mayo
Nayomie Mendoza has become accustomed to how Cinco de Mayo is celebrated in the U.S.: the platters of tacos, the pitchers of margaritas and the jubilant sounds of mariachi bands.
6 days 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
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14 hours ago in Community, Education, Local, On The Town
Mountain Gateway Museum opens gateway of opportunity for WNC teachers
This summer, middle school teachers from across Western North Carolina are invited to apply for a professional development opportunity at the Mountain Gateway Museum in Old Fort, N.C.
15 hours ago in Local, Native Advertising, Outdoors
Heads up, Asheville: Storms could pack a punch Wednesday
Afternoon and evening storms may bring gusty winds, hail and heavy rain to WNC
18 hours ago in Education, Local, Sports
Weaverville’s Karlyn Pickens goes No. 1 in AUSL draft
Former coach calls Pickens’ journey “the greatest honor of my coaching career”
21 hours ago in Local, Native Advertising
Hurricanes don’t have to hit NC to impact Asheville area
Officials push early prep ahead of 2026 hurricane season
22 hours ago in Local
Buncombe property appeal deadline is today
Board of Equalization to adjourn at 1 p.m.; more than 13,000 appeals already filed
Entertainment
21 hours ago in Entertainment, Trending
Beyoncé, Bad Bunny and Janelle Monáe take artistic liberties with Met Gala dress code
Met Gala guests from Beyoncé and Naomi Osaka to Emma Chamberlain did not play it safe this year for the Met Gala, delivering custom works of art in honor of the dress code "Fashion is art."
21 hours ago in Entertainment, Trending
‘The Lost Boys’ and ‘Schmigadoon!’ earn 12 Tony nominations each to lead the field
"The Lost Boys" and "Schmigadoon!" each earned a leading 12 Tony Award nominations Tuesday, as nominators also made June Squibb the oldest Tony-nominated actor in history at 96. Danny Burstein is now the most-nominated male actor in Tony history.
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