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3 days ago in Lifestyle, Trending
How to reset your child’s sleep schedule for back-to-school season
After a summer of vacations and late nights, it's time to set those back-to-school alarms. A good night's sleep helps students stay focused and attentive in class. Experts say it's worth easing kids back into a routine with the start of a new school year.
4 days ago in Lifestyle
3-year college degrees grow more popular in the US, saving time and cash. But critics aren’t sold
Condensed college programs have exploded in popularity. As of this spring, 26 U.S. states have a college that offers at least one reduced-credit, three-year bachelor's, according to the nonprofit research group RAND. Advocates say these programs are a solution to the college affordability crisis and a godsend for non-traditional students.
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6 hours ago in Crime & Safety, Local
McDowell County niece and uncle charged with felony incest
Tiffany Adonnus Sydnor, 34, and Corey Terrell Tate, 49, were reported by a family member to the McDowell County Sheriff's Office in June 2026.
8 hours ago in Food & Drink, Health & Wellness, Local
Are we safe from cyclospora? State health officials give timeline update
With cyclosporiasis cases on the decline, the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services provided an update on when the risk of exposure will subside.
11 hours ago in Local, Politics
Asheville candidates make their cases at neighborhood forum
Transparency, city finances, housing, infrastructure and public participation dominated the discussion
12 hours ago in Crime & Safety, Local
2 men dead from gunshot wounds in Henderson County
Two Henderson County men were found dead from gunshot wounds at their home off of Chestnut Stump Road, the Henderson County Sheriff's Office said.
15 hours ago in Local, Native Advertising, Outdoors
Asheville weather could cloud tonight’s lunar eclipse
Storms and clouds may make viewing tricky, but the partial eclipse peaks around midnight
Entertainment
15 hours ago in Entertainment
Prosecutors rest in Tupac Shakur murder trial, putting Duane Davis’ defense up next
Prosecutors rested their case Wednesday in the murder trial of Duane "Keffe D" Davis after calling 24 witnesses for the nearly 30-year-old killing of Tupac Shakur.
18 hours ago in Arts & Culture, Community, Entertainment, Local, Music, Native Advertising
Things to do in Asheville and WNC: Aug. 28-30
828 Day, Shindig on the Green, Gregory Alan Isakov, Asheville Craft Beer races, neighborhood festivals and theater are among the weekend events across WNC.
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