Lifestyle
4 hours ago in Lifestyle
Here’s how to recycle those old laptops, iPhones and earbuds lying around
Many consumers are guilty of filling drawers or closets with old laptops, cellphones, fitness trackers and other electronic devices once they are no longer needed. It's hard to know where to recycle those items, or it seems costly and inconvenient.
1 day ago in Lifestyle
As demand for GLP-1 pills and shots surges, healthy habits are still key
Whether they're using weekly shots or daily pills, more Americans than ever are turning to anti-obesity drugs to lose weight and boost health. About 1 in 8 U.S. adults say they are taking a GLP-1 drug, according to a recent survey by the health research group KFF.
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52 minutes ago in Community, Education, Local
AP accomplishment: North Buncombe High places on AP School Honor Roll
North Buncombe High School has placed on the 2026 Advanced Placement School Honor Roll, a distinction earned based on the achievement of students in AP classes.
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7 hours ago in Local
Earthquakes shake Dillsboro area
USGS reports magnitude 2.7 and 1.7 quakes near Macon-Jackson county line; no damage reported
7 hours ago in Crime & Safety, Local
Buncombe County detective hit, dragged during investigation
Multi-county pursuit ends with crash and arrest, officials say
7 hours ago in Local, Native Advertising, Outdoors
Fire danger high across Asheville area amid drought conditions
Officials urge residents to avoid burning as wildfire risk increases in western counties
Entertainment
5 hours ago in Entertainment, Trending
Now a true pop star, Miley Cyrus returns to her ‘Hannah Montana’ roots to fete anniversary special
Sporting that "Hannah Montana" blond hair and bangs, Miley Cyrus went back to her roots — celebrating 20 years of the TV show that launched the career of a real-life pop star.
14 hours ago in Arts & Culture, Entertainment, Lifestyle, Local, Perspectives
‘Project Hail Mary’ is a grand, gorgeous, galactic good time – 828reviewsNOW
Ryan Gosling may be the most charming astronaut who has ever befriended a rocky alien spider-crab in the fun and fantastic-looking "Project Hail Mary." Read our review for more.
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Triceratops skeleton ‘Trey’ to hit the auction block as dinosaur market soars
A triceratops skeleton that stood in a Wyoming museum for decades will be auctioned off, a rare instance of a museum-exhibited dinosaur going to the auction block just as the market for the prehistoric giants has hit record highs.