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

Buncombe County DA race takes shape ahead of March primary

Three Democrats outline approaches to crime prevention, prosecution and reform as longtime district attorney retires

1 day ago in Asheville History, Native Advertising, ZZZ App Top Stories

Strangeville: Asheville’s Rhododendron Baby Parade

During Asheville's Rhododendron Festival heyday, a Baby Parade drew huge crowds and tiny floats. The tradition lasted until money worries and a world war changed everything.

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

March concert calendar: Live music in Asheville this month

Your go‑to guide for the best live music happening around town this month.

2 days ago in Lifestyle, Local, Outdoors, ZZZ App Top Stories

Hikes of WNC: Blue Ridge Parkway Visitor Center Loop

The Blue Ridge Parkway Visitor Center is one of Asheville's lesser-known treasures. In addition to an interactive museum, an information desk and a gift shop, the visitor center is home to a 1.2 mile trail loop, complete with a road crossing on the parkway itself.

2 days ago in Asheville History, Native Advertising, ZZZ App Top Stories

Tombstone Tales: Asheville’s River Champion, Wilma Dykeman Stokely

Wilma Dykeman Stokely, often called the “First Lady of Appalachian Literature,” helped shift public attention toward the French Broad River’s pollution and cleanup.

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

Miller seeks third term as GOP race forms for Buncombe sheriff

Primary on March 3 will determine party nominees for November election

3 days ago in National

What to watch as the midterms begin with Tuesday’s primaries

After months of speculating, pontificating and spinning, the midterm election season begins in earnest Tuesday. The primary results in Texas, North Carolina and Arkansas will provide some of the first concrete evidence for what voters want as President Donald Trump's second term approaches the halfway mark.

3 days ago in Entertainment, Music

Eddie Vedder turns solo vulnerability into a powerful plea in Netflix’s ‘Matter of Time’

The first time Eddie Vedder toured without Pearl Jam, he made some glaring mistakes onstage and felt discouraged. A few shows later, he ran into Bruce Springsteen, who told him that performing solo is terrifying but that vulnerability can be a force to harness.

3 days ago in Sports

NCAA football oversight committee proposes stiff penalties for violations of transfer portal window

The NCAA football oversight committee is recommending emergency legislation to protect the transfer portal window by issuing penalties for schools and coaches who circumvent the rules.

3 days ago in Sports

US hockey player Brady Tkachuk slams White House TikTok as ‘clearly fake’ after anti-Canada slur

American hockey player Brady Tkachuk said Thursday that he did not appreciate a doctored TikTok video shared by the White House that made it look like he was disparaging Canadians after winning Olympic gold, calling it fake and something he would never say.

3 days ago in Entertainment

30 years after Pokémon’s release, fans are still trying to catch ’em all

In the 30 years since Pokémon debuted in Japan with the 1996 release of Pokémon Red and Pokémon Green for Nintendo Game Boy, the franchise has taken over the globe with its animated shows, mobile games and highly coveted trading cards. Its popularity continues with fans young and old.

3 days ago in World

Pakistan is in ‘open war’ with Afghanistan after latest strikes, defense minister says

Pakistan and Afghanistan exchanged cross-border attacks overnight in a dramatic escalation of tensions that led to Pakistan's defense minister to say on Friday that the two countries are in a state of "open war."

Priorix measles, mumps and rubella vaccines are prepared at Children's Minnesota on Nov. 20, 2025, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Devi Shastri)

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

What to know about measles cases increasing in North Carolina

State health officials outline symptoms, risks and vaccine recommendations

4 days ago in Business, Community, Local, On The Town, ZZZ App Top Stories

Queens of the Hive: Hive Ambition plans buzzy event for female entrepreneurs

Next month, 10 different Western North Carolina women's business groups will unite for a business social. The event is organized by Hive Ambition, a community hub for female entrepreneurs.

4 days ago in Crime & Safety, Local, ZZZ App Top Stories

APD officer resigns following child abuse, DWI, public urination charges

The Asheville Police Department has announced that Officer Beauregard "Beau" Terence Baley has resigned from the force following his arrest and an internal investigation earlier this month.

4 days ago in Arts & Culture, Community, Lifestyle, Local, Music, ZZZ App Top Stories

Black Mountain venue plans tribute to late blues legend Kat Williams

Katrina "Kat" Williams, a beloved community member and blues legend, passed away at age 58 on Wednesday, Nov. 12, 2025. This weekend, a collective of local musicians will perform a tribute show to the artist in Black Mountain, N.C.

Quick action by an employee and firefighters helped prevent major damage after a fire broke out late Wednesday at the Hickory Nut Gap Farm Store in Fairview, according to the Fairview Volunteer Fire Department

4 days ago in Crime & Safety, Local, ZZZ App Top Stories

Employee spots fire, helping crews save Hickory Nut Gap Farm Store

Fairview firefighters contain blaze before it spreads inside building

4 days ago in National

Hillary Clinton is testifying as part of the House investigation into Jeffrey Epstein

Former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton is testifying before U.S. House lawmakers in New York on Thursday as part of a congressional investigation into convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, starting off two days of depositions that will also include former President Bill Clinton.