Lifestyle
4 days ago in Lifestyle
Renters use ‘rent now, pay later’ services to manage monthly payments, but fees raise concerns
Rent can eat up an entire paycheck at the start of the month, so a growing number of renters are turning to a financial product that promises relief by letting them split the bill — for a price.
5 days ago in Lifestyle
Backyard vegetable gardens are healthy for people and the planet. Here’s how to start yours
If you want healthy food, experts say to eat what's local, organic and in-season. Those foods benefit the planet too, because they are less taxing on the soil and they don't travel as far. It doesn't get more local, organic and in-season than a backyard vegetable garden.
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40 minutes ago in Business, Entertainment, Food & Drink, Local
Asheville online beer festival aims to support local breweries during slower season
Discounted online beer deals aim to boost Asheville-area breweries and beer-focused businesses during the winter slowdown.
42 minutes ago in Health & Wellness, Local
Community raises concerns over patient discharges at Mission Hospital
Calls grow for HCA CEO to meet with Asheville officials after Immediate Jeopardy finding
2 hours ago in Local, Outdoors
Warm spell brings springlike feel to Asheville area
Dry weather holds through Tuesday before rain and cooler air move in midweek
3 hours ago in Local, Outdoors
Wildfire burns in Nantahala National Forest in Macon County
Crews work to contain Winding Stairs Alpha Fire near U.S. 64; public urged to avoid area
7 hours ago in Education, Local, Sports
UNC Asheville track coach Joel Williams dies
Williams led Bulldogs program for more than 18 years, including five seasons as head coach
Entertainment
40 minutes ago in Business, Entertainment, Food & Drink, Local
Asheville online beer festival aims to support local breweries during slower season
Discounted online beer deals aim to boost Asheville-area breweries and beer-focused businesses during the winter slowdown.
6 hours ago in Entertainment, Trending
Bad Bunny brings Gaga, Martin and Puerto Rican pride to Super Bowl as Green Day, Puth play pregame
Stars were front-and-center at Super Bowl 60, with Chris Pratt and Jon Bon Jovi introducing the teams, a series of soaring pre-game performances and Bad Bunny's much-anticipated halftime show featuring a tour of Puerto Rican culture and a real-life marriage.
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3 days ago in Features, Trending
3 fans. 60 Super Bowls. This might be their last time going to the big game
It just wouldn't feel like the Super Bowl for them if they weren't all there. And this might be the last time they all do it. That's what three old friends were coming to grips with just before this year's Super Bowl. The trio of octogenarians are the only fans left in the exclusive "never missed a Super Bowl" club.