Sports
5 hours ago in Sports
Duke freshman forward Cameron Boozer named The Associated Press men’s national player of the year
Cameron Boozer was at the center of everything for Duke this season. The 6-foot-9, 250-pound forward proved tough enough to score through...
9 hours ago in Local, Outdoors, Sports
Black bass fishing fuels $2.6B impact in North Carolina
State report finds bass most popular catch, outpacing Mountain trout and other inland species
Tourists rally late to beat Emperors 4-3 in season opener
Nunez delivers clutch double as Asheville erases late deficit
2 days ago in Entertainment, Sports
Men’s NCAA tournament averaging 10.3 million viewers, its most-watched since 1993
The men's NCAA tournament is averaging 10.3 million viewers through the Elite Eight, according to Nielsen. That is the tournament's best audience since...
Asheville City eliminated from U.S. Open Cup in penalty shootout
Blues' late equalizer not enough as One Knoxville advances
National
5 hours ago in National, Trending
US employers added a surprisingly strong 178,000 jobs last month, rebounding from a weak February
American employers added a surprisingly strong 178,000 new jobs last month, rebounding from a dismal February. And the unemployment...
5 hours ago in National, Trending
The Latest: US and Israel are trying to rescue fighter jet crew in Iran, Israeli source says
The U.S. military launched a rescue operation Friday after Iranian state media reported that an American fighter jet went down and at least...
2 days ago in Entertainment, National, Trending
The Latest: Artemis II fully fueled for NASA’s historic return to the moon
NASA's launch team has loaded more than 700,000 gallons of fuel into the 32-story Space Launch System rocket, setting the stage for the Artemis II mission crew members to board...
1 week ago in National
A 14-year-old running for governor is the first teen to get on Vermont’s general election ballot
Looking back, gubernatorial candidate Dean Roy says his political ambitions started in the eighth grade. And by that he means, last year. After working as a legislative page at the Vermont Statehouse, the 14-year-old freshman at Stowe High School now has his sights set on the corner office.
Lifestyle
1 week ago in Lifestyle
Having a conversation and creating best practices for your child’s social media use
In a pivotal moment that underscored how powerful and immersive social platforms can be for children and teens, a jury in California this week found both Meta and YouTube liable for mental health harms to kids using their services.
1 week ago in Lifestyle
Here’s how to recycle those old laptops, iPhones and earbuds lying around
Many consumers are guilty of filling drawers or closets with old laptops, cellphones, fitness trackers and other electronic devices once they are no longer needed. It's hard to know where to recycle those items, or it seems costly and inconvenient.
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3 hours ago in Arts & Culture, Community, Education, Local
Fairview Elementary marks centennial with confetti, artwork, alumni
Fairview Elementary School marked its 100 year birthday this week with a celebration featuring students past and present.
6 hours ago in Gardening Guide, Local, Native Advertising
5 things to consider before adding outdoor lighting to your garden
From design planning to fixture choices, experts say thoughtful lighting creates a more natural, inviting landscape
9 hours ago in Local, Outdoors, Sports
Black bass fishing fuels $2.6B impact in North Carolina
State report finds bass most popular catch, outpacing Mountain trout and other inland species
Tourists rally late to beat Emperors 4-3 in season opener
Nunez delivers clutch double as Asheville erases late deficit
10 hours ago in Local, Native Advertising, Outdoors
Warm, springlike weather for Easter — but don’t forget the umbrella
Mild temperatures give way to cooler air and possible frost early next week in Asheville area
Entertainment
1 day ago in Arts & Culture, Business, Community, Entertainment, Food & Drink, Lifestyle, Local, Music, Native Advertising, On The Town, Outdoors
Things to do in Asheville and WNC: April 3-5
A comedy festival, a new art walk and a long-running sunrise service are all on the docket this weekend in WNC.
2 days ago in Entertainment, National, Trending
The Latest: Artemis II fully fueled for NASA’s historic return to the moon
NASA's launch team has loaded more than 700,000 gallons of fuel into the 32-story Space Launch System rocket, setting the stage for the Artemis II mission crew members to board...
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