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23 hours ago in Local, Sports

828 Scoreboard: Week 3 of high school football

Western North Carolina high school football scores from Sept. 4

2 days ago in Business, Community, Local, On The Town, Sports

PGA TOUR, meet Lakeview Putt and Play: Mini golf venue finds new exposure through big tournament

The US Prominigolf Association North Carolina Open will be held later this month at Lakeview Putt and Play in Arden, N.C., just days before the PGA TOUR comes to the Asheville area.

2 days ago in Sports

Eala, Osaka and Zverev advance, while No. 3 Auger-Aliassime falls at the US Open

Alex Eala and her fans are headed to the weekend at the U.S. Open, along with two-time champion Naomi Osaka and 2023 winner Coco Gauff. So are Madison Keys and men's top seed Alexander Zverev — just barely — but not No. 3 Felix Auger-Aliassime, who became the highest-seeded player knocked out of the tournament thus far.

2 days ago in Sports, Trending

Louisiana judge rules against NCAA, clearing path for former NFL players to join LSU roster

SU coach Lane Kiffin's chances of fielding former NFL players improved Thursday night when a Louisiana judge issued a preliminary injunction against the NCAA in a high-profile eligibility case.

3 days ago in Sports

With a new-look roster and no A’ja Wilson the US FIBA World Cup title defense gets tougher

The U.S. has dominated the women's FIBA World Cup for nearly two decades, winning the last four titles. A young American roster led by the trio of Caitlin Clark, Paige Bueckers and Angel Reese now complement U.S. stalwart Breanna Stewart as the team looks to win its fifth straight championship.

National

2 days ago in National

Mistrial is declared in Lindsay Clancy child killings case after jury deadlocks

A judge in the Lindsay Clancy murder trial declared a mistrial Friday after jurors failed to reach a verdict in a case that sharply divided many Americans over whether the Massachusetts woman should be criminally responsible for killing her three young children.

3 days ago in National, Trending

Gloria Steinem, a potent voice of US feminism and co-founder of Ms. Magazine, dies at 92

Gloria Steinem, the celebrated author and activist who became one of the most visible symbols and potent voices of the U.S. women's movement and a fierce advocate for feminist causes for over six decades, has died. She was 92.

4 days ago in National

Top US doctors offer updated flu and COVID vaccine recommendations, aiming to ease confusion

Leading U.S. medical groups are urging people to get updated flu and COVID-19 vaccinations this fall, banding together Wednesday to issue shot guidelines — and highlight the science behind them — saying they hope to ease confusion caused by the Trump administration's changing advice.

4 days ago in National

Lindsay Clancy trial jury deliberates for fifth day after telling judge they were deadlocked

Jurors in the Lindsay Clancy murder trial resumed deliberations Wednesday, a day after telling the judge they couldn't agree on whether the Massachusetts mother was criminally responsible for killing her three children.

Lifestyle

2 days ago in Lifestyle

Nod if you’ve heard this: Bobblehead dolls are an American favorite

Any head can bobble - entertainers, athletes, politicians, animals, fictional characters, even your own if you get one personalized. Kitschy, kind of funny, kind of clever, ubiquitous as giveaways at places like baseball games, who doesn't love a bobblehead? America most definitely does.

2 weeks ago in Lifestyle, Trending

How to reset your child’s sleep schedule for back-to-school season

After a summer of vacations and late nights, it's time to set those back-to-school alarms. A good night's sleep helps students stay focused and attentive in class. Experts say it's worth easing kids back into a routine with the start of a new school year.

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14 hours ago in Arts & Culture, Asheville History, Entertainment, Local, Outdoors

Asheville documentary about George Masa to tour Japan

Following the April premiere of "A Life Reimagined: The George Masa Story," a documentary about Appalachian Trail photographer George Masa, filmmaker Paul Bonesteel will be taking his movie to Japan, Masa's home country, for a four-stop tour.

15 hours ago in Community, Entertainment, Food & Drink, Local

Photos: Apple Festival fills downtown Hendersonville

Festivalgoers enjoy the sights, sounds and food at the annual North Carolina Apple Festival in downtown Hendersonville.

Festivalgoers, vendors, food and live music fill downtown Hendersonville during the annual event

19 hours ago in Local, Politics

What’s on the 2026 Buncombe County ballot besides candidates?

Here's a look at the five ballot questions voters will see in November, including property taxes, income taxes, voter ID and county bonds

23 hours ago in Local, Sports

828 Scoreboard: Week 3 of high school football

Western North Carolina high school football scores from Sept. 4

2 days ago in Business, Community, Local, On The Town, Sports

PGA TOUR, meet Lakeview Putt and Play: Mini golf venue finds new exposure through big tournament

The US Prominigolf Association North Carolina Open will be held later this month at Lakeview Putt and Play in Arden, N.C., just days before the PGA TOUR comes to the Asheville area.

Entertainment

14 hours ago in Arts & Culture, Asheville History, Entertainment, Local, Outdoors

Asheville documentary about George Masa to tour Japan

Following the April premiere of "A Life Reimagined: The George Masa Story," a documentary about Appalachian Trail photographer George Masa, filmmaker Paul Bonesteel will be taking his movie to Japan, Masa's home country, for a four-stop tour.

15 hours ago in Community, Entertainment, Food & Drink, Local

Photos: Apple Festival fills downtown Hendersonville

Festivalgoers enjoy the sights, sounds and food at the annual North Carolina Apple Festival in downtown Hendersonville.

Festivalgoers, vendors, food and live music fill downtown Hendersonville during the annual event

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