Lifestyle
2 days ago in Lifestyle
Plastic bags don’t go in the recycling bin. What should you do instead?
Soft, stretchy plastics can make up grocery bags, bubble wrap and more. They're impossible to avoid and harder still to properly dispose of. If thrown in the trash, they can take up to hundreds of years to degrade in landfills and release harmful microplastics into the environment.
4 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.
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6 minutes ago in Local, Native Advertising, Outdoors
Rainy Memorial Day weekend ahead for Asheville region
Thunderstorms, heavy downpours and localized flooding possible through Memorial Day
2 hours ago in Crime & Safety, Local
Buncombe detention officer fired, charged in criminal investigation
Former detention officer held on $10,000 bond as criminal investigation continues
5 hours ago in Local, Outdoors
Summer in Asheville and WNC: A guide to day trips, waterfalls, festivals and more
Families, visitors and locals can find ideas for Blue Ridge Parkway drives, swimming holes, dog-friendly outings, live music and summer events across the mountains.
6 hours ago in Local
Faster buses or closer stops? Asheville puts transit choices to the public
Survey open through June 28 as officials seek rider feedback on trade-offs
7 hours ago in Local, Native Advertising
Road trip ready? These apps can help Memorial Day travelers dodge delays
In the Asheville area, I-26, I-40 and the Pigeon River Gorge could see heavy traffic through the holiday weekend
Entertainment
4 hours ago in Entertainment
The game’s afoot as armchair detectives mark Sherlock Holmes Day
From 221B Baker Street in central London to a cliffside waterfall in the Swiss Alps, generations of armchair detectives are celebrating International Sherlock Holmes Day on Friday.
4 hours ago in Entertainment, Trending
Paul McCartney helps Stephen Colbert say goodbye to ‘The Late Show’ in ambitious final show
Stephen Colbert chatted with Paul McCartney and joined him on stage for a raucous performance of "Hello, Goodbye" on the final broadcast of CBS' "The Late Show" on Thursday night, a bittersweet farewell for a canceled show that still had a few barbs left for the network that ended its 33-year run.
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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.