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3 hours 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

3 hours ago in Local

FAA orders nationwide ground stop after communications outage

Flights halted across the U.S. Friday as air traffic control centers experience communications problems

4 hours ago in Local, Native Advertising

I-26 Connector: Where Asheville drivers can expect delays

Crane work, paving and ramp closures are scheduled Nov. 16-20

6 hours ago in Local

Wildlife officials urge residents to bear-proof homes from winter denning

A black bear denning under a house in North Carolina.

Officials said it's becoming increasingly common for bears to look to den in residential areas.

8 hours ago in Local, Outdoors

Beaver Lake Bird Sanctuary begins $100K restoration

Crews are replacing 500 feet of aging boardwalk, with parking improvements and new signs planned for spring

Entertainment

3 hours 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.

3 hours 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.