Lifestyle
1 week ago in Lifestyle
There’s an easy way to get rid of all the reusable bags piling up in your home
The environmental impact of a reusable bag is relatively small, so ending up with a sizable stash isn't a significant problem. Still, paring down can declutter cupboards and lead to a smaller collection that'll actually get used. As for the excess, donate to food banks and thrift stores.
2 weeks ago in Lifestyle
Want to lower your risk of dementia? It doesn’t involve a blood test
New blood tests that might predict Alzheimer's years before symptoms begin may sound tantalizing for people who worry about later-in-life dementia. But doctors say they aren't quite ready yet — and besides, you don't need a test before trying to lower your risk.
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1 hour ago in Local, Outdoors, Sports
Asheville Grass Open brings volleyball to HomeTrust Park
Youth and adult grass volleyball tournament set for Oct. 2-4 in downtown Asheville
2 hours ago in Crime & Safety, Local
Word of Faith leader Brooke Covington enters Alford pleas
Covington received suspended sentences and 24 months of probation in a case dating to 2013
4 hours ago in Local, Outdoors
Asheville weather: Dry, sunny days before rain returns
Highs climb into the 80s by midweek, with rain possible Friday
7 hours ago in Local
5 still missing in WNC nearly 2 years after Helene
Families in Avery, Mitchell and Yancey counties are still waiting for answers after their loved ones disappeared in the September 2024 flooding
1 day ago in Local
New plan maps WNC’s economic future after Helene
The regional strategy focuses on workforce, infrastructure and a more diverse Western North Carolina economy.
Entertainment
4 days ago in Entertainment, Native Advertising
Things to do in Asheville and WNC: Sept. 25-27
Eliada Corn Maze, Blue Ridge Pride Festival, Black Mountain Blues Experience, fall fairs, dog events, live music and outdoor activities are among the weekend events across WNC.
5 days ago in Entertainment
Robert Pattinson brings ‘To Catch a Predator’ to life in new film ‘Primetime’
When Robert Pattinson first got the script for "Primetime," a dramatization of NBC Dateline's "To Catch a Predator" and the controversial sting operation that would lead to its cancellation, he was amazed it hadn't been made into a movie already.
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