Lifestyle
2 days 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.
1 week 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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16 minutes ago in Crime & Safety, Local, Native Advertising
Asheville man convicted of murder in Pisgah View Apartments shooting case
Tyran Dewayne Burton, 35, has been convicted of second-degree murder and other charges for his involvement in a 2020 shooting at Pisgah View Apartments in Asheville, N.C.
2 hours ago in College, Local, Sports
Bulldogs basketball: UNC Asheville announces Big South Conference schedule
The University of North Carolina Asheville men's basketball team has announced its 2026-27 Big South Conference schedule, which includes eight games at home inside the Kimmel Arena.
2 hours ago in Local, Politics
Buncombe County names new Director of Public Safety Communications
Alex McKnight has become the new director of Buncombe County Public Safety Communications after serving as the interim director for four months. McKnight plans to focus the department on responsible AI use, deeper integration with public safety partners and more.
5 hours ago in Community, Local, Politics
Asheville, Buncombe County political candidates to gather for downtown forum
Candidates for Asheville Mayor, Asheville City Council and Buncombe County Commissioner will be in attendance for a forum next week at the Wortham Center for the Performing Arts in downtown Asheville.
9 hours ago in Business, Community, Local
Best of Asheville 2026 winners announced after more than 255,000 votes
The annual community choice awards recognized 394 winners across Asheville and Western North Carolina.
Entertainment
8 hours 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.
1 day ago in Entertainment, Music
How Ella Langley’s ‘Choosin’ Texas’ became the longest-running No. 1 hit of all time
Ella Langley's "Choosin' Texas," a simmering, midtempo, country-and-then-some heartbreak song released last October, is indisputably 2026's biggest hit.
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