Lifestyle
1 day ago in Lifestyle
People have been fermenting food for millennia. Here’s why more people are focused on gut health now
More people are focusing on their gut health, as fibermaxxing goes mainstream, colorectal cancer rises among young adults and personalized gut microbiome treatments become increasingly popular.
1 day ago in Lifestyle
What injured athletes can teach us about recovery and resilience
Serious injuries and medical conditions disrupt people's daily routines and can impact their confidence and sense of identity. Elite athletes know the challenges from an injury that sidelines them from their sport, requires physical rehabilitation and leaves their ability to return to competition in doubt.
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Major I-26 closure planned overnight Wednesday near Asheville Regional Airport
NCDOT says westbound traffic will be stopped for several hours during construction operations
49 minutes ago in Asheville History, Business, Local
Asheville seeks public input on Biltmore Village recovery project after Tropical Storm Helene
Community meeting July 22 will help shape streetscape improvements focused on sidewalks, accessibility and historic preservation
North Carolina trafficking survivors urge Tillis to oppose Blanche nomination
Letter to the North Carolina senator raises concerns about DOJ independence and the handling of records tied to Jeffrey Epstein
Asheville Helene survivor gets new home through Renew NC program
The program helped Velman Chapman rebuild after insurance denied her claim; hundreds more Buncombe County applications remain active
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8 common summer home issues that can lead to costly repairs
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Entertainment
4 hours ago in Arts & Culture, Entertainment, Local, Music, Native Advertising
Black Mountain Blues Experience announces 2026 lineup
BLACK MOUNTAIN, N.C (828newsNOW) — The blues will return to downtown Black Mountain in September with a three-day music event…
6 hours ago in Entertainment, Music
Latin and country surge in the US as more music is being streamed than ever before
Halfway through 2026, a few music, film and TV streaming trends have become clear, according to Luminate's 2026 Midyear Report, which was released Wednesday. Notably, more music is being streamed than ever before, both in the U.S. and globally.
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