3 weeks ago in Local, Outdoors, ZZZ App Top Stories

Faulty catalytic converter, not arson, behind Fairview fires

Fire department confirms vehicle debris sparked multiple small fires along Charlotte Highway

3 weeks ago in Local, Outdoors, ZZZ App Top Stories

Crews near full containment of Nantahala Forest fire

Authorities seek early witness photos to investigate cause of the Winding Stairs Alpha Fire

3 weeks ago in Crime & Safety, Local, ZZZ App Top Stories

North Asheville man apprehended for child exploitation

The Asheville Police Department, in partnership with Homeland Security Investigations, apprehended a North Asheville man for child exploitation following a months-long investigation.

3 weeks ago in Crime & Safety, Local, ZZZ App Top Stories

Asheville police weigh new resource center as Oakley site faces closure

Tanger Outlets location to open in March, expanding APD’s footprint to six centers

3 weeks ago in Crime & Safety, Local, ZZZ App Top Stories

DHS publicizes ICE hold months after detainer filed in Asheville child sex case

29-year-old charged with three counts of statutory rape has been held without bond in Buncombe County Detention Facility since arrest

3 weeks ago in Entertainment

Oscar hopefuls including Jessie Buckley and Timothée Chalamet gather for luncheon and class picture

Nearly all of the 230 people up for Oscars across 24 categories gathered Tuesday for the Academy Award nominees luncheon, an event that functions as a celebration, group portrait session and orientation for next month's big ceremony.

3 weeks ago in Sports

LeBron James will sit for Lakers vs Spurs, taking him out of consideration for 22nd All-NBA honors

LeBron James will sit out of the Los Angeles Lakers' game against the San Antonio Spurs on Tuesday night due to left foot arthritis, a decision that will prevent him from qualifying for consideration for his 22nd straight appearance on an All-NBA team.

3 weeks ago in Local, Outdoors, ZZZ App Top Stories

Showers fade, cooler and drier weather settles into Asheville

Forecasters say beneficial rainfall likely Saturday night and Sunday, with minor flooding possible

3 weeks ago in Sports

US skating star Ilia Malinin leads after near-perfect short program at the Milan Cortina Olympics

US skating star Ilia Malinin leads after near-perfect short program at the Milan Cortina Olympics

3 weeks ago in World

Shooter in Canada kills 9 people and injures 25 others at a school and home

A shooting at a school in remote northern British Columbia left seven people dead, while two more were found dead at a nearby home, Canadian authorities said Tuesday. A woman believed by police to be the shooter was also found dead, apparently from a self-inflicted wound.

3 weeks ago in National

Trump administration says El Paso airspace closure was tied to Mexican cartel drones

The Federal Aviation Administration reopened the airspace around El Paso International Airport in Texas on Wednesday morning, just hours after it announced a 10-day closure that would have grounded all flights to and from the airport.

3 weeks ago in National

Attorney General Bondi will face questions from Congress on Epstein and investigation of lawmakers

Attorney General Pam Bondi will face questions from lawmakers Wednesday over the Justice Department's handling of files related to Jeffrey Epstein that have exposed sensitive private information about victims despite redaction efforts.

3 weeks ago in Sports

Justin Verlander returns to the Detroit Tigers on a $13 million, one-year contract

For his 21st season in the majors, Justin Verlander is going back to the very beginning of his career. All the way back to Motown.

3 weeks ago in National

Gov. Tim Walz says federal immigration crackdown in Minnesota could end within days

Gov. Tim Walz said Tuesday that he expects the federal immigration crackdown in Minnesota will end in "days, not weeks and months," based on his recent conversations with top Trump administration officials.

3 weeks ago in Lifestyle

What to know about student loan repayment plans and collections

It's been a confusing time for people with student loans. Collections restarted, then were put on hold. At the same time, borrowers had to stay on top of changes to key forgiveness plans.

3 weeks ago in Lifestyle

Why some women choose Galentines over Valentines. And how they might celebrate

Galentine's Day became a pop culture phenomenon with a 2010 episode of the TV comedy "Parks and Recreation" that celebrated female friendships around Valentine's Day. Amy Poehler's character, Leslie Knope, gathered her gal pals on Feb. 13.

3 weeks ago in National

FBI releases first surveillance images of masked person on Nancy Guthrie’s porch

Authorities investigating the disappearance of Nancy Guthrie released the first surveillance images Tuesday showing a masked person with what looked like a handgun holster on her porch the night she went missing more than a week ago.

3 weeks ago in Olympics, Sports, Trending

Winter Olympics recap: Shiffrin out of the medals again, Klaebo wins another gold

Make that seven straight races without a medal for Mikaela Shiffrin at the Winter Olympics. The American skiing standout was given the ideal platform to win the new team combined event after partner Breezy Johnson led the opening downhill leg on Tuesday.

3 weeks ago in Business, Community, Food & Drink, Lifestyle, Local, On The Town, ZZZ App Top Stories

Grove Arcade invites Asheville out for Valentine’s Day soirée

Grove Arcade, the romantic old shopping center in the heart of downtown Asheville, will host an evening event for the community this Valentine's Day.

3 weeks ago in Crime & Safety, Local, ZZZ App Top Stories

Police say Asheville operation was not ICE activity

Armed officers served federal warrants at Chestnut Street apartment building; one person taken into custody