3 weeks ago in Olympics, Sports, Trending

The Milan Cortina Olympics will start with a four-site and two-cauldron opening ceremony

An unprecedented four-site, dual-cauldron Winter Olympics opening ceremony replete with references to Italian icons and culture — plus American pop diva Mariah Carey — was scheduled to officially start the Milan Cortina Games on Friday as the sports spectacle returns to a nation that last hosted the event 20 years ago.

3 weeks ago in Olympics, Sports

Lindsey Vonn tests injured left knee in Olympic downhill training, pumps fist after successful run

A week after rupturing the ACL in her left knee, Lindsey Vonn opened her chase for Olympic gold at the age of 41 with an aggressive and successful downhill training run on Friday — two days before the race.

3 weeks ago in Features, Trending

3 fans. 60 Super Bowls. This might be their last time going to the big game

It just wouldn't feel like the Super Bowl for them if they weren't all there. And this might be the last time they all do it. That's what three old friends were coming to grips with just before this year's Super Bowl. The trio of octogenarians are the only fans left in the exclusive "never missed a Super Bowl" club.

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

Blue Ridge Parkway sections closed, but winter fun still possible

Visitors can hike and explore behind gates, but safety precautions are advised

3 weeks ago in Health & Wellness, Local, ZZZ App Top Stories

CMS orders Mission Hospital to bring in independent consultant

Move follows serious safety incidents, including two patient deaths and measles exposure

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

Buncombe voters: Register today or risk missing the primary

Early voting begins Feb. 12; officials urge residents to confirm registration and voter ID now

3 weeks ago in Local, ZZZ App Top Stories

Rail service to Asheville could have $1B economic impact, study says

State transportation officials say restoring rail service to Western North Carolina could support thousands of jobs and boost regional connectivity

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

High winds, snow and cold return to Asheville area on Friday

Advisories in effect across NC mountains as temperatures plunge overnight

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

Man charged with arson in Asheville motel fire

Vacant Mountaineer Inn damaged; suspect held without bond

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

Hendersonville police captain fired; SBI investigating

Internal complaint alleged misuse of off-duty employment, department says

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

Asheville area school closings and delays

Find out which schools are still being impacted by snow, ice and hazardous travel conditions

4 weeks ago in Education, Local, ZZZ App Top Stories

ReMix It is reinventing Asheville art supply one fabric snake at a time

ReMix It, a creative reuse store, will open later this spring on Haywood Road. Read more about the upcoming recycled craft shop in our story.

4 weeks ago in Arts & Culture, Entertainment, Lifestyle, Local, Perspectives, ZZZ App Top Stories

The well-meaning ‘Whistle’ is a bit of a whiff – 828reviewsNOW

We wouldn't say that "Whistle" blows, but it definitely doesn't sing. Corin Hardy's horror flick is a love song to its genre, but too much of a clunky retread of other "death curse" flicks to feel fresh. Read more in our review.

4 weeks ago in Lifestyle

Renters use ‘rent now, pay later’ services to manage monthly payments, but fees raise concerns

Rent can eat up an entire paycheck at the start of the month, so a growing number of renters are turning to a financial product that promises relief by letting them split the bill — for a price.

4 weeks ago in Entertainment

Not just pups this time: ‘Puppy Bowl’ embraces older dogs

This year, the Puppy Bowl isn't just about puppies. Older dogs are getting some attention, too. There will be a halftime showdown between Team Oldies and Team Goldies, offering a showcase for senior dogs as a reminder that they also need adoption and love.

4 weeks ago in Entertainment, Music

Fans race to learn Spanish before Bad Bunny’s Super Bowl halftime show

Bad Bunny is expected to perform the Super Bowl halftime show on Sunday entirely in Spanish — which has inspired fans to quickly learn the language.

4 weeks ago in National

A timeline of the Jeffrey Epstein investigation and the fight to make the government’s files public

For much of two decades, police, FBI agents and prosecutors investigated allegations that Jeffrey Epstein sexually abused underage girls. Now, the Justice Department has released much of what they found to the public.

4 weeks ago in World

Measles outbreak in Mexico prompts health alert in World Cup host Jalisco

The Mexican state of Jalisco on Thursday issued a health alert and mandated the use of face masks in schools as a measles outbreak hit the state capital, a key host city for the upcoming 2026 FIFA World Cup.

4 weeks ago in Sports

Tarik Skubal wins salary arbitration case, will be paid record $32 million

Tarik Skubal won his salary arbitration hearing with the Detroit Tigers on Thursday, and the two-time Cy Young Award winner will be paid a record $32 million this year instead of the team's $19 million offer.

4 weeks ago in Sports, Trending

Antetokounmpo remains with Bucks as NBA trade deadline passes

Giannis Antetokounmpo had been the center of attention heading into the trade deadline amid reports that the Milwaukee Bucks started listening to offers for the two-time MVP and nine-time all-NBA selection. But when the deadline arrived at 3 p.m. ET, Antetokounmpo remained in Milwaukee.