4 weeks ago in Local

Alexander, Leicester areas hit by power outages

Officials say fallen trees and limbs caused damage to electrical infrastructure

4 weeks ago in Entertainment

Happy birthday, 2000 Year Old Man. Mel Brooks is turning 100

The 2000 Year Old Man is turning 100. Mel Brooks on Sunday will celebrate his centennial birthday. The comedian and filmmaker has been awaiting the milestone. Earlier this year, Judd Apatow titled his retrospective documentary on him: "Mel Brooks: The 99 Year Old Man!"

4 weeks ago in Sports, Trending

Serena Williams draws 20-year-old Maya Joint in first Wimbledon singles match in 4 years

Serena Williams will face an opponent less than half her age when she plays 20-year-old Maya Joint in the first round at Wimbledon for her first singles match in nearly four years.

4 weeks ago in World

Neighbors dig through Venezuela rubble to search for loved ones as death toll climbs

In cities across northern Venezuela, neighbors helped each other dig through rubble to search for loved ones, after back-to-back earthquakes killed at least 589 people and left thousands injured.

4 weeks ago in Local, Native Advertising, Outdoors

Storms return to Asheville this weekend; hotter weather expected next week

Asheville faces daily chances for afternoon storms as temperatures climb into the upper 80s and heat intensifies next week

4 weeks ago in Community, Crime & Safety, Lifestyle, Local

Asheville officials warn charity bike ride could impact Friday traffic

Carolina Brotherhood, a nonprofit organization that offers financial and emotional support to the families of killed or wounded North Carolina and South Carolina emergency responders, will pass through Buncombe County tomorrow on their annual charity bike ride.

4 weeks ago in Business, Community, Crime & Safety, Local

Underground equipment malfunction causes outage for 100s in downtown Asheville

A power outage hit downtown Asheville around 4:08 p.m. this afternoon. Duke Energy reports that power will be restored within the next two hours, but some could be without power overnight.

4 weeks ago in Crime & Safety, Local

Buncombe County DA rules APD officers justified in fatal shooting

Buncombe County District Attorney Todd Williams has ruled that the Asheville Police Department officers involved in an April 2026 shootout that left one man dead and one officer injured were justified in their use of deadly force.

4 weeks ago in Health & Wellness, Local

Most veterans will never see this unit — but it could impact every visit

Inside the Asheville VA sterile processing department’s massive effort to laser-etch thousands of instruments

4 weeks ago in Crime & Safety, Local

APD confirms juvenile street fights occurred during June Downtown After 5

Asheville Police Department has confirmed responding to multiple reports of fighting juveniles during the Downtown After 5 concert last week.

4 weeks ago in Local, Politics

NC lawmakers override Stein vetoes on ICE cooperation, DEI restrictions

Lawmakers push through immigration enforcement and education policy changes as budget negotiations in Raleigh remain stalled

4 weeks ago in Food & Drink, Local

Fork & Dagger: Xico’s charcoal-grilled cuisine steals the show

A brunch featuring steak and eggs, tinga de pollo and craft cocktails proves why diners keep coming back to this Asheville dining spot

4 weeks ago in National

Key inflation gauge jumps to 3-year high in latest sign of affordability challenges

The Federal Reserve's preferred inflation gauge rose to a new three-year high in May as gas prices peaked, a sign rising costs could pose political problems for President Donald Trump and his political party as midterm elections near.

4 weeks ago in World

2 powerful quakes hit Venezuela, killing at least 164 and injuring nearly 1,000

Rescue teams raced Thursday to the areas hardest hit by a pair of powerful earthquakes that rocked Venezuela, killing at least 164 people, injuring nearly 1,000 and trapping many beneath collapsed buildings.

4 weeks ago in Entertainment

Charlie Brown’s longtime pen pal is finally revealed in new Apple TV ‘Peanuts’ movie

Charlie Brown began writing to a pen pal not long after the comic strip "Peanuts" debuted in newspapers back in 1950. No one has gotten a look at whoever was on the other end of his letters — until now.

4 weeks ago in Entertainment, Music

Usher says tour with Chris Brown is about more than 2 stars. He makes the case for R&B in stadiums

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4 weeks ago in Sports

South Africa reaches World Cup knockout round for 1st time with 1-0 win over South Korea

South Africa advanced to the knockout phase of the World Cup for the first time with a 1-0 victory over South Korea on Wednesday night.

4 weeks ago in Sports

Detroit Lions player Terrion Arnold arrested in connection to Florida kidnapping and robbery

Detroit Lions player Terrion Arnold has been arrested in connection to a kidnapping and robbery in Florida and faces felony charges, officials said Wednesday.

4 weeks ago in Entertainment, Local

Things to do in Asheville and WNC: June 26-28

Events in Asheville and Western North Carolina this weekend include Pride festivals, heritage events, live music, adoption events, food and drink gatherings and outdoor activities.