Lifestyle
14 hours ago in Lifestyle
Is TMI really such a bad thing? Here’s the case for oversharing
Most people worry about the risks of oversharing, but in reality, opening up often builds trust and leads to stronger relationships. So, how do you know when it's TMI or if you're not sharing enough?
21 hours ago in Lifestyle
College students wary of the job market are changing course in search of ‘AI-proof’ majors
Two years ago, Josephine Timperman arrived at college with a plan. She declared a major in business analytics, figuring she'd learn niche skills that would stand out on a resume and help land a good job after college. But the rise of artificial intelligence has scrambled those calculations.
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15 hours ago in Crime & Safety, Local
Man arrested after midnight break-in at downtown hotel
Asheville Police Department officers apprehended Joseph Fuller Anderson, 39, at the Downtown Inn & Suites after a report from staff that a man had broken into the hotel electrical room.
16 hours ago in Community, Health & Wellness, Lifestyle, Local
YMCA offers swim lessons, safety tips for National Water Safety Month
As Asheville prepares for water hole adventures, public pool days and beach trips, the YMCA of Western North Carolina offering expanded swim education programming for all ages. May is National Water Safety Month.
18 hours ago in Business, Custom Jewelry & Care Expert, Local, Native Advertising
Proper care can extend life of jewelry
Simple steps like proper storage and routine checks can preserve value
19 hours ago in Crime & Safety, Local
Man jailed without bond on Asheville rape charge
April 11 assault leads to arrest after multi-agency investigation
22 hours ago in Local, Native Advertising, Outdoors
Sunshine Monday before storms return to Asheville area
Forecasters track showers Tuesday, stronger system Wednesday as rainfall deficit persists
Entertainment
14 hours ago in Entertainment, Music
Michael Jackson streams skyrocket after ‘Michael’ biopic opening weekend, up 95% in the US
Michael Jackson once sang "Don't Stop 'Til You Get Enough." For fans of the King of Pop's music, it's words to live by: Streams of his catalog jumped 95% in the U.S. over the weekend when compared with the same dates the previous weekend.
21 hours ago in Entertainment
Nedra Talley Ross, the last surviving member of the 1960s bee-hived pop band the Ronettes, dies
Nedra Talley Ross, the last surviving member of the 1960s bee-hived pop band the Ronettes, who sang the enduring hits "Be My Baby," "Baby I Love You" and "Walking in the Rain" alongside her cousins, has died. She was 80.
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4 days 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.