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5 hours ago in Local, Sports

Asheville skating rink on track for early 2027 opening

Fresh pavement, marked parking spaces and other site improvements are visible at 50 Asheland Ave. in downtown Asheville, where the city is building a temporary skating rink. Asheville Parks & Recreation hopes to open the rink in early 2027.

Construction is progressing on a temporary rink to replace the skating facility damaged by Tropical Storm Helene

8 hours ago in Business, Local

Asheville says $30M in Helene recovery funds remains intact

Buildings along Lyman Street in Asheville's River Arts District are part of an area still recovering from Tropical Storm Helene.

City says money for flood-damaged commercial districts has not been redirected, but spending decisions remain

10 hours ago in Asheville History, Local

Tombstone Tales: The last burial at South Asheville Cemetery

Robert C. Watkins' gravestone stands among fallen leaves at South Asheville Cemetery. Watkins, a U.S. Navy sailor who died in February 1943 at age 33, is believed to have been the last person buried at the historic African American cemetery.

A World War II Navy sailor's grave marks the final recorded burial at Asheville's historic Black cemetery

10 hours ago in Local

Thousands of flights canceled as airlines work to dig out from nationwide ground stop

An agent helps travelers at a ticketing desk at LaGuardia Airport in New York, Friday, Nov. 13, 2026, after the Federal Aviation Administration grounded flights nationwide. (AP Photo/Ryan Murphy)

Airlines scrambled to resume normal operations Saturday after a nationwide FAA ground stop canceled more than 2,000 flights, stranded travelers and disrupted air travel worldwide

1 day ago in Local, Outdoors

WNC snow showers to intensify Friday night as temperatures plunge

A light dusting of snow covers the ground at Pisgah Inn along the Blue Ridge Parkway on Friday, Nov. 13, 2026.

Up to 4 additional inches possible in the highest Smokies elevations; Asheville could see a dusting

Entertainment

1 day ago in Entertainment

Meet the new ‘Bachelor,’ a quarterback for the Washington Commanders

After a troubled year for "The Bachelor" franchise, the ABC reality dating show is going back to a familiar well: the NFL. The network announced Friday that Sam Hartman, a quarterback for the Washington Commanders, will be handing out roses on the 30th season of the show.

1 day ago in Entertainment

A tiny hand, baby Vans and a new chapter for Avril Lavigne — motherhood

Avril Lavigne — the princess of pop-punk — has a new title: mom. The eight-time Grammy Award-nominated singer-songwriter revealed on Instagram on Friday that she has welcomed her first child, a baby girl.

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