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Terry Rozier’s arrest leaves the Miami Heat stunned, and trying to figure out what happens next

The reality began setting in for the Miami Heat on Friday when they gathered for a morning shootaround practice and Terry Rozier wasn't with the team. And that almost certainly won't change anytime soon.

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Miguel’s ‘CAOS,’ fueled by anger and angst, is his first studio album in nearly a decade

If you wondered why Miguel didn't release a studio album for nearly a decade, his response is simple: life.

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Disc golf for a cause: Devil’s Foot organizes charity tournament

The 18-hole Grip It and Sip It disc golf competition will be held from 1-5 p.m., Saturday, Oct. 25 at the Asheville Municipal Disc Golf Course. Registration for two-player teams is $40 and includes entry, two custom Devil's Foot driver discs and drink tokens for an afterparty at The Mule.

3 hours ago in Arts & Culture, Business, Community, Lifestyle, Local, ZZZ App Top Stories

N.C. Arts Council awards $11 million in grants: Over $500 thousand for Buncombe Co.

The Arts Council awarded 24 different grants to Buncombe County alone, totaling $570,922 and supporting everything from the Asheville Art Museum to Claxton Elementary School.

3 hours ago in Arts & Culture, Entertainment, Lifestyle, Local, Music, On The Town, ZZZ App Top Stories

Surreal Sirkus Arts Fest this Saturday: Experimental theater, live music and more

This weekend, the Sirkus is coming to town. This Saturday, the Surreal Sirkus Arts Festival will bring a day of experimental theater, circus performers, live music and over 50 art vendors to Pack Square Park.

6 hours ago in Crime & Safety, Local, ZZZ App Top Stories

Brevard man charged in Pisgah National Forest shooting

Victim in stable condition; authorities say the incident was isolated

7 hours ago in Sports

Lionel Messi and Inter Miami complete new contract. He’ll remain with the club at least into 2026

Lionel Messi has finally agreed to a new contract with Inter Miami, a deal that required several months to complete and ensures that the sport's biggest icon will be with the Major League Soccer club for its planned move into a new stadium next year.

7 hours ago in National

States worry about how to fill the gap in food aid ahead of a federal benefits halt

Officials in Louisiana, Vermont and Virginia pledged Thursday to keep food aid flowing to recipients in their states, even if the federal program is stalled next month because of the government shutdown.

7 hours ago in National

Trump says he’s ending trade talks with Canada over TV ads

President Donald Trump announced he's ending "all trade negotiations" with Canada because of a television ad opposing U.S. tariffs that he said misstated the facts and called "egregious behavior" aimed at influencing U.S. court decisions.

8 hours ago in Community, Entertainment, Food & Drink, Local, Music, ZZZ App Top Stories

Aliens, music and cosmic treats take over Morganton square

Brown Mountain Lights Festival features 11 bands, local vendors and out-of-this-world fun this Saturday

9 hours ago in Local, ZZZ App Top Stories

Overnight I-26 closures planned in Asheville area this week

Drivers should expect full eastbound and westbound lane closures from Exits 31 to 37, with detours in place nightly

9 hours ago in Local, ZZZ App Top Stories

Minor earthquake reported near Marion

No damage or injuries reported after early-morning tremor

1 day ago in Housing, Local, ZZZ App Top Stories

Sawmill Village breaks ground on Burnsville housing project

New 26-unit complex will serve residents with disabilities and those facing housing insecurity

The city of Asheville will host a workshop later this month to help residents develop and fund community improvement projects through its Neighborhood Matching Grants program

1 day ago in Community, Local, ZZZ App Top Stories

Asheville plans workshop for Neighborhood Matching Grants program

City invites residents to learn how to secure up to $5,000 for community-led projects

1 day ago in National

Trump backs off planned surge of federal agents into San Francisco after talking to the mayor

President Donald Trump said Thursday that he's backing off a planned surge of federal agents into San Francisco after speaking to the mayor, as protesters gathered outside a U.S. Coast Guard base where they were located.

Aeroflow Health has been named the 2025 Home Medical Equipment (HME) Provider of the Year

1 day ago in Business, Health & Wellness, Local, ZZZ App Top Stories

Asheville-based Aeroflow Health named 2025 HME Provider of the Year

The health care company earns national recognition for innovation, patient access and community partnerships

1 day ago in Entertainment

Emma Stone and Jesse Plemons make the case for the wild ride that is ‘Bugonia’

"Bugonia" arrives in select theaters this weekend on a wave of good buzz and reviews after premiering at the Venice Film Festival. But it's also coming into a theatrical marketplace that has been, at best, tough on art films and awards hopefuls, no matter how starry or well-reviewed.

1 day ago in Sports

Rookie Trey Yesasave to start World Series opener for Blue Jays, just his 7th big league game

Rookie Trey Yesasave will start Friday night's World Series opener for the Toronto Blue Jays against the defending champion Los Angeles Dodgers and Blake Snell, giving the 22-year-old more postseason starts than career regular-season outings.

1 day ago in Arts & Culture, Education, Lifestyle, Local, ZZZ App Top Stories

Make-a-mask: Trackside Studios’ Clay Sayre to lead Halloween mask workshop

Sayre's class, "Make a Monster Mask!," will be held from noon to 4 p.m. this Friday, Oct. 24, in the Trackside classroom, 375 Depot St.

1 day ago in Arts & Culture, Business, Community, Lifestyle, Local, Music, On The Town, Outdoors, ZZZ App Top Stories

Boo-vard: Halloweenfest 2025 set for this weekend in downtown Brevard

Everyone is invited to a haunting in the holler this weekend. Brevard will host its annual Halloweenfest this Saturday, complete with trick-or-treating, a costume parade and other spooky festivities.

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8 minutes ago in Sports

Terry Rozier’s arrest leaves the Miami Heat stunned, and trying to figure out what happens next

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The reality began setting in for the Miami Heat on Friday when they gathered for a morning shootaround practice and Terry Rozier wasn't with the team. And that almost certainly won't change anytime soon.

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Miguel’s ‘CAOS,’ fueled by anger and angst, is his first studio album in nearly a decade

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If you wondered why Miguel didn't release a studio album for nearly a decade, his response is simple: life.