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2 weeks ago in Olympics, Sports

Mikaela Shiffrin remembers her late father after winning Olympic slalom gold

Mikaela Shiffrin stood atop the Olympic podium, looking almost in disbelief at the gold medal around her neck. The American skiing star hadn't simply won a slalom race...

2 weeks ago in National, Trending

Iran and the US lean into gunboat diplomacy as nuclear talks hang in balance

Iran and the United States leaned into gunboat diplomacy on Thursday as nuclear talks between the nations hung in the balance....

2 weeks ago in Music

U2’s new music honors Renee Good and draws inspiration from world events

U2 is returning with its first collection of new songs in nearly a decade, opening with a tribute to Renee Good...

2 weeks ago in Trending, World

Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor arrested on suspicion of misconduct in public office over ties to Epstein

Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, the former British prince who was stripped of his royal titles because of his links to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein...

2 weeks ago in Music

A rare Paul McCartney and Wings trove heads to the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame this summer

A collection of Paul McCartney instruments, outfits, handwritten lyrics, unseen photos and tour memorabilia will be part of an exhibit at...

2 weeks ago in Olympics, Sports

US defeats Sweden and Canada beats Czechia in OT to reach the semifinals at the Olympics

When the U.S. gave up a tying goal to Sweden with 91 seconds left in the quarterfinals at the Olympics, even the most seasoned players were on edge...

George Stanley Conrad III

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

Pisgah Forest man charged with sexual exploitation of a minor

Hendersonville police say no known local victims; suspect jailed without bond

North Carolina Drought Map

2 weeks ago in Local, Native Advertising, Outdoors, ZZZ App Top Stories

Drought tightens grip on Asheville, Buncombe County

Asheville records 12th driest January on record; forecasters eye weekend rain

The brisket at Luella's Bar-B-Que was moist and well-smoked, and the sides pleasing.

2 weeks ago in Food & Drink, Local, Perspectives, ZZZ App Top Stories

Fork & Dagger: Luella’s reclaims its barbecue mojo

Moist brisket, strong sides and solid value mark a welcome turnaround for the longtime North Asheville spot

2 weeks ago in Arts & Culture, Community, Entertainment, Food & Drink, Lifestyle, Local, Music, On The Town, Outdoors

Things to do in Asheville & WNC: Feb. 20-22

Between Lunar New Year, UNC Asheville Homecoming and National Margarita Day, Feb. 20-22 is another big weekend for Asheville. Check out our guide for more things to do.

2 weeks ago in Sports

Kyrie Irving won’t play this season for the Mavericks as he continues recovery from knee injury

Kyrie Irving won't play this season as the star guard for the Dallas Mavericks continues his recovery from a knee injury sustained almost a year ago. The nine-time All-Star and the team made the announcement Wednesday, two days before the Mavericks return from the All-Star break.

2 weeks ago in Entertainment

A movie that takes liberties with ‘Wuthering Heights’? Scholars are OK with that

If you're looking for someone to debate the new "Wuthering Heights" movie with, you might want to start with Lucasta Miller. She's a British author, editor and critic who has published an acclaimed study of the Brontë sisters and wrote the preface for the Penguin Classics edition of "Wuthering Heights."

2 weeks ago in National

Eight backcountry skiers found dead and 1 still missing after California avalanche

Crews found the bodies of eight backcountry skiers and are searching for one more who remains missing after an avalanche in the mountains near Lake Tahoe, authorities said Wednesday, making it the deadliest U.S. avalanche in nearly half a century.

2 weeks ago in Business, Community, Local, ZZZ App Top Stories

Adult gift shop Boutique Royale is building a royal community

Located just outside of Biltmore Village in South Asheville, Boutique Royale offers lingerie, adult toys and novelty items to people of all shapes, sizes and sexualities. For owners Patrick Kennedy and Katie Collins, a married couple, creating a safe, inclusive space for their community was priority number one.

Jenkins Valley Road

2 weeks ago in Local, ZZZ App Top Stories

New property values on the way for Buncombe homeowners

County launches 2026 reappraisal process delayed by Tropical Storm Helene

“Black Stories in Census Tract 2” explores the social, cultural and historical impact of the Stumptown, Hill Street and South Montford communities.

2 weeks ago in Community, Local, ZZZ App Top Stories

Exhibit highlights legacy of Asheville’s historic Black neighborhoods

'Black Stories in Census Tract 2' honors Stumptown, Hill Street and South Montford through oral histories and multimedia storytelling

Lexington Avenue Project

2 weeks ago in Local, ZZZ App Top Stories

North Lexington Avenue sidewalks set for full replacement

Public invited to weigh in as city of Asheville plans upgrades to meet ADA standards

Encompass Farm

2 weeks ago in Local, ZZZ App Top Stories

Asheville area farms spotlighted during CSA Month

March 12 fair to highlight produce, meat and flower shares available in Buncombe County

Billy Lee Smith

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

Escapee who forced woman to drive to Asheville gets 33-43 years

Jury convicts habitual felon in 2024 kidnapping that ended in Buncombe County woods

2 weeks ago in Entertainment

Logan Paul’s Pikachu Illustrator Pokémon card sells for record $16.5M at auction

Logan Paul has set a new world's record — for the auction price of a trading card. The wrestling and social media star's rare Pickachu Illustrator Pokémon card, a "Holy Grail" for collectors, sold for $16.5 million Monday at Goldin Auctions after 41 days of bidding.

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1 hour ago in Business, Community, Local, Sports

Asheville teeing up tourism influx with 3 major sporting events

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2026 is set to be a historic year for Asheville sports. Following the SoCon basketball tournament this weekend, track, baseball and golf championships have each been scheduled for later this year. Officials hope the events will bring a major tourism boost with them.

8 hours ago in Sports

US gold medal-winning captain Hilary Knight reveals she played at the Olympics with a torn MCL

U.S. women's hockey gold medal-winning captain Hilary Knight revealed Monday in a television appearance that she played in Milan with a torn medial collateral ligament in one of her knees.