Lifestyle
2 days ago in Lifestyle, Trending
Summer travelers who relied on Spirit Airlines may struggle to find budget alternatives
Days after Spirit Airlines shut down in the middle of the night, a lawyer for the defunct budget carrier stood before a bankruptcy judge and apologized to the price-conscious customers who might struggle to find affordable flights in its absence.
1 week ago in Lifestyle
Pediatricians group finds kids of all ages need regular recess for physical and mental health
Recess isn't just a fun break for grade schoolers. It's crucial to good health and good grades for kids of all ages. That's the message from a leading pediatricians group, which just released the first new guidance in 13 years about this unstructured time at school and how it needs to be protected.
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5 hours ago in Arts & Culture, Community, Lifestyle, Local, On The Town, Perspectives
Biltmore, arts, hiking: Tourists explain what brings them to Asheville
Following Tropical Storm Helene, Asheville has struggled to regain its reputation as a premiere tourist destination. Nonetheless, tourists have kept coming. 828newsNOW asked a few visitors what inspired their visits to the Land of the Sky.
9 hours ago in Business, Food & Drink, Local
Whataburger plans Asheville restaurant on Smokey Park Highway
Permit application filed with the city proposes converting the vacant Popeyes fast-food building into a Whataburger with a drive-thru
11 hours ago in Health & Wellness, Local, Native Advertising
Eliada opens counseling center to expand youth mental health care
New Asheville-area facility will offer trauma-informed therapy, equine services and medication management for children and families facing barriers to care
12 hours ago in Crime & Safety, Local
What happens next in the Fairview murder case?
Court hearings are scheduled June 4 in Buncombe County, where Star Grant and Devan Loving face first-degree murder and conspiracy charges
13 hours ago in Ask The Expert, HVAC System & Maintenance Expert, Local, Native Advertising
Repair or replace? Signs your HVAC system may need professional attention
If your air conditioner is not cooling evenly, making unusual noises or driving up energy bills, your HVAC system may need professional attention before summer heat arrives.
Entertainment
1 day ago in Entertainment
Cannes standout ‘Paper Tiger’ reveals a new side to Miles Teller
James Gray's "Paper Tiger" has been one of the standouts of this year's Cannes. And at the center of the warm reception for "Paper Tiger" — which premiered Saturday and is one of only two films by American filmmakers competing for the Palme d'Or — is Miles Teller.
2 days ago in Entertainment
Barbra Streisand won’t attend Cannes Palme d’Or ceremony after a knee injury
Barbra Streisand announced on Sunday that she will not attend the Cannes Film Festival 's closing ceremony later this week where she was to receive an honorary Palme d'Or, after sustaining a knee injury.
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4 weeks ago in Features
Man who helped fellow runner across Boston Marathon finish line says it was natural instinct to help
One of two men who helped carry a fellow runner across the finish line of the Boston Marathon said he had been struggling earlier himself but drew strength from the supportive crowd.