4 days ago in Opinion

From artists’ haven to affordable housing crisis

The artists and workers who built the city’s cultural boom now struggle to afford life in the community they helped create

4 days ago in Entertainment

‘Lee Cronin’s The Mummy’ is no match for ‘Super Mario’ or ‘Hail Mary’ at the box office

"The Super Mario Galaxy Movie" and "Project Hail Mary" dominated the North American box office again this weekend, leaving "Lee Cronin's The Mummy" in third place for its debut.

4 days ago in Entertainment

Amy Winehouse’s father loses legal bid for funds friends made selling singer’s memorabilia

A London judge ruled Monday against the father of Amy Winehouse who sued his daughter's friends for profiting off the late singer's memorabilia.

4 days ago in Business, Local, Native Advertising, ZZZ App Top Stories

Garage door upgrades offer high returns for Asheville homeowners

New doors boost curb appeal, energy efficiency and resale value, experts say

4 days ago in Opinion

Questions about Duke Energy billing deserve answers

Customer says low usage doesn’t match $300 monthly charge, calls for transparency

4 days ago in Local, Native Advertising, Sports

Asheville City SC looks ahead after historic Open Cup run

Blues earned the John Motta Trophy as top amateur team and aim to build on momentum in 2026 season

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

Beneath the Blue Ridge: Inside the investigation of Virginia Olson’s killing in Asheville

He saw Virginia Olson alive that afternoon. More than 50 years later, he still wonders who else was in the woods.

5 days ago in Arts & Culture, Business, Community, Entertainment, Lifestyle, Local, ZZZ App Top Stories

Mountain movie palaces: The Appalachian Theatre of the High Country, Boone, N.C.

The Appalachian Theatre of the High Country is a multi-performing arts venue located in the downtown district of Boone, North Carolina. With over 80 years of history, the theater has almost as many stories to its name as movies it has shown. Learn more in our latest "Mountain Movie Palaces" feature.

5 days ago in Community, Local, Outdoors, ZZZ App Top Stories

Earth Day 2026 in Asheville and WNC: How locals can mark the day

From community efforts to simple ways to give back at home, here’s how Asheville and Western North Carolina can celebrate Earth Day on April 22.

5 days ago in Asheville History, Local, ZZZ App Top Stories

Strangeville: Why Burnsville, NC was named for a sea captain who never visited

Burnsville’s town square honors War of 1812 hero Otway Burns, the coastal sea captain whose support for western North Carolina helped earn him a mountain town bearing his name.

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

Asheville Fire launches volunteer emergency response team shaped by lessons from Helene

Shaped by lessons from Helene and other disasters, Asheville Fire’s new CERT program focuses on preparedness and neighbor-to-neighbor support.

6 days ago in Arts & Culture, Community, Lifestyle, Local, On The Town, Photo, ZZZ App Top Stories

Purple team triumphs, $20K raised at colorful Goodwill fashion show

The 10th annual Color Me Asheville fashion show took to the stage at the Orange Peel last night. The Goodwill event, which coincides with the 100th anniversary of Goodwill Industries of Northwest North Carolina, raised over $20,000 for Bounty & Soul, a local food-based nonprofit.

6 days ago in Local, ZZZ App Top Stories

Howard Gap Road reopens as Henderson County fire reaches 80% containment

Officials say no homes were damaged, but fire risk remains high as burn ban stays in place.

6 days ago in Health & Wellness, Local, Native Advertising, ZZZ App Top Stories

4 common workout myths that keep people from starting

Misconceptions about fitness often stop people before they begin. Here’s what to know as spring brings more chances to get moving in Western North Carolina.

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

4 bicycle thieves nabbed after nearly $50K in losses reported

According to APD, drone technology supported the arrest of Dakota Edward M Kudlacik, 30, Victor Shane Slack, 55, Tyler Dane Sherrill, 42, and Marc Robert Irvine, 51.

7 days ago in Arts & Culture, Community, Entertainment, Lifestyle, Local, On The Town, ZZZ App Top Stories

Comedian Candice Guardino bringing ‘Italian Bred’ stories, songs to Wortham Center

Comedian Candice Guardino is coming to the Wortham Center for the Performing Arts this weekend with "Italian Bred," her one-woman, multi-character show.

1 week ago in Business, Local, Native Advertising, ZZZ App Top Stories

Metal vs. shingles: Roofing choice comes down to long-term value

Durability, energy efficiency and lower maintenance costs drive homeowner interest

1 week ago in Community, Local, Outdoors, ZZZ App Top Stories

Planning a Blue Ridge Parkway trip? Two visitor centers reopen this weekend

The National Park Service announced that the Craggy Gardens Visitor Center at milepost 364 and the Waterrock Knob Visitor Center at milepost 451.2 will open today, April 17.

1 week ago in Local, ZZZ App Top Stories

Buncombe County budget increase tops 15 percent

Proposed FY 2027 plan includes $4.4M in new jobs, $5M+ in health claims and expanded infrastructure spending

1 week ago in Community, Local, ZZZ App Top Stories

Trains return to Old Fort Loops for first time since Helene damage

Norfolk Southern restores key Western North Carolina rail line after months of repairs following Tropical Storm Helene