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NC drought map shows relief for Asheville, WNC
Much of the mountains remains drought-free, but a recent brush fire and more dry weather keep fire concerns in focus
5 days ago in Local
How should WNC prepare for future floods? NC wants input
Three public meetings will help guide flood protection projects across the French Broad River Basin
5 days ago in Arts & Culture, Entertainment, Music
Things to do in Asheville and WNC: Oct. 23-25 weekend events
Halloween movie nights, fall festivals, the Smoky Mountains Bluegrass Festival, live music, and more are among the events planned across Western North Carolina.
5 days ago in Local, Native Advertising, Outdoors
Brush fire along I-40 West backs up traffic for miles
Firefighters battled flames along the highway as westbound motorists faced lengthy delays
6 days ago in Arts & Culture, Business, Food & Drink, Local
Asheville’s Wall Street gets new life with murals, businesses
New restaurants, handcrafted signs and colorful artwork are bringing changes to the historic downtown street
6 days ago in Community, Local, Outdoors
Taylor’s Wave opens on French Broad River in Woodfin
After years of planning and delays caused by Tropical Storm Helene, the $4.8 million whitewater attraction is welcoming surfers and kayakers
6 days ago in Lifestyle
Budget-friendly, sustainable ways to build your dream Halloween costume
Intuit TurboTax reports on budget-friendly, sustainable Halloween costumes, suggesting to repurpose existing clothes, swap with friends, thrift strategically, DIY props, and invest in one key piece for authenticity.
6 days ago in Community, Local
Buncombe commissioners oppose property tax amendment
Board opposes proposed tax restrictions, backs Fairview parade and approves $480,000 health center grant
6 days ago in National
The Orionid meteor shower is coming. Here’s how and when to watch
The Orionids — one of two major meteor showers caused by remnants from Halley's comet — will peak this week, though a large moon will dim visibility until after it sets late at night.
6 days ago in Sports
LeBron James is set to open his 24th season in New York when his 76ers visit the Knicks
There was a plausible scenario where LeBron James would open his record 24th NBA season at Madison Square Garden — only in a New York Knicks uniform. His agent, Rich Paul, said over the summer the Knicks would have been James' first choice in free agency had New York not won its first NBA championship since 1973 last season.
6 days ago in Sports, Trending
Eagles are not being punished for handling of Jalen Hurts’ blood clots, AP source says
The Philadelphia Eagles are not being disciplined for how they handled quarterback Jalen Hurts' blood clots, according to a person with knowledge of the situation.
6 days ago in Entertainment
John Turturro, thief of New York characters, stars in ‘The Only Living Pickpocket in New York’
John Turturro grew up in Hollis, Queens, and has lived in Park Slope, Brooklyn, since 1988. Through his life as a New Yorker, his most reliable reservoir of inspiration has been the sidewalks and subway cars around him.
6 days ago in Entertainment
Christina Applegate says her doctor told her she was misdiagnosed with MS
Christina Applegate, who has candidly shared raw details about her journey with multiple sclerosis for years, revealed Monday her doctor says she doesn't have the autoimmune disease and was misdiagnosed.
Prince Harry says he wants to work out relationship with brother and father
Prince Harry has said he wants his disagreements with his brother Prince William and his father King Charles III to "work out." In an interview with GQ magazine about grief and family, recorded in New York in late September and published on Tuesday, Harry was asked if he grieves his "complicated" relationship with his father and brother.
7 days ago in Asheville History, Business, Community, Local
Biltmore Village mural puts past and future at odds
A proposed welcome mural would cover decades-old advertisements on a historic building. A decision has been delayed until November.
7 days ago in Community, Local, Native Advertising
$4.1M bridge project begins near WNC Nature Center
Temporary bridge will restore a direct connection between Azalea and Gashes Creek roads after Tropical Storm Helene destroyed the original crossing
7 days ago in World
Curfews bring calm to Paris as France cracks down on weekend rioters
Paris returned to calm on Tuesday after its first quiet night since a weekend marred by France's worst rioting in years, as authorities imposed curfews in several cities in an effort to prevent another round of rioting and looting.
7 days ago in Entertainment
‘The Simpsons’ resurrects Apu after nearly a decade of silence
Across 38 seasons of "The Simpsons," the Halloween-themed "Treehouse of Horror" episodes have always been a treat of spooky stand-alone storylines. On Sunday, the show surprised viewers with a major resurrection: Apu, the beloved Kwik-E-Mart operator who had not been heard for the better part of a decade, spoke once again in Springfield.
7 days ago in Local, Native Advertising
North Carolina gets $873M for Helene road repairs
Federal funding will help rebuild roads and bridges damaged by Tropical Storm Helene in Western North Carolina
7 days ago in Sports, Trending
Díaz, Caminero and Peralta lead Rays to 7-3 win over Guardians and a trip to the World Series
Yandy Díaz's bat backed up his boast, and the Tampa Bay Rays are headed to the World Series again. Díaz and Junior Caminero each hit a two-run homer, Freddy Peralta pitched 5 1/3 gritty innings and the Rays beat the Cleveland Guardians 7-3 in Game 6 of the American League Championship Series on Monday night to win their third pennant in 29 seasons as a major league franchise.
