2 weeks ago in National

Cornell suspends fraternity parties, gives state police role in investigating campus assault reports

Cornell University suspended parties at fraternity houses until next year and is giving state police a role in investigating reports of sexual assault on campus in the school's latest response to outrage over its handling of a gang rape allegation.

2 weeks ago in Trending, World

Surgery confirms pope has lung cancer and he had the lower lobe of his right lung removed

Pope Leo XIV underwent surgery Tuesday that confirmed that he has lung cancer, and doctors removed the lower lobe of his right lung, the Vatican said. The tests confirmed a diagnosis of lung adenocarcinoma, the Vatican said in a medical bulletin after the surgery.

2 weeks ago in Local

NC attorney general targets gas stations over tax savings

Jeff Jackson launches a program to check whether drivers are getting the savings from North Carolina's suspended gas tax

2 weeks ago in Local, Politics

Buncombe County early voting begins Oct. 15

Voters can choose from 13 locations, three more than in 2024, with early voting running through Oct. 31

2 weeks ago in Lifestyle

How to spot imposter scams

Wells Fargo reports imposter scams surged in 2024, costing $2.95 billion. 

2 weeks ago in Entertainment, Trending

RJ Mitte, ‘Breaking Bad’ actor and disability rights champion, dies at 34

Actor and disability rights advocate RJ Mitte, who brought a lifetime of experience with cerebral palsy to fictional family struggles in an essential role on "Breaking Bad," died Monday at age 34, authorities and his representatives said.

2 weeks ago in Entertainment, Trending

Selma Blair accused of attacking 2 flight attendants and assaulting a police officer and nurse

Actor Selma Blair was arrested after she was accused of injuring two flight attendants on a trip from Los Angeles to New York. She was also accused of kicking a police officer taking her to the hospital and kicking a nurse once she got there.

2 weeks ago in Sports

Contreras delivers and Milwaukee’s bullpen shines as the Brewers top the Dodgers 7-4 in NLCS Game 2

Thanks to a couple of big swings from William Contreras, the Milwaukee Brewers need just a couple more wins to earn their first National League pennant and end the Los Angeles Dodgers' championship reign.

2 weeks ago in Sports

Chase DeLauter and José Ramírez lead the Guardians to a 7-3 win over the Rays in Game 1 of the ALCS

The Cleveland Guardians used small ball, the longball and played solid all-around baseball to keep winning in the postseason.

2 weeks ago in Sports, Trending

Formula 1 announces return to Africa with Grand Prix in Rwanda in early 2030s

Rwanda will host a Formula 1 race from "the early 2030s" when the series returns to Africa after about 40 years.

2 weeks ago in National

A man falls to his death from a Six Flags roller coaster in Georgia

Police are investigating after a man fell to his death from a roller coaster at a Six Flags near Atlanta, watched by other visitors to the amusement park as he was catapulted from the ride.

2 weeks ago in Lifestyle

5 ways to set your child up with good credit

Ally Financial reports five ways to build your child's credit score, emphasizing early action like adding them as authorized users on credit accounts.

2 weeks ago in Local

Swannanoa flooding concerns persist as NCDOT reviews drains

Damaged storm drain on North Avenue renews concerns about flooding and drainage problems since Helene

2 weeks ago in Crime & Safety, Health & Wellness, Local

Buncombe County marks Domestic Violence Awareness Month

Three October events highlight survivor support as Helpmate prepares to expand emergency shelter space

2 weeks ago in Local

Buncombe County offers property tax help at libraries

County tax employees will visit six libraries through November to answer questions about bills, payments and deadlines

2 weeks ago in Entertainment, Trending

FBI issues actor Selma Blair a summons accusing her of assaults aboard a plane, AP source says

The FBI has issued Blair a summons accusing her of assaults that occurred aboard a plane, according to a federal law enforcement official who spoke on condition of anonymity.

2 weeks ago in Education, Local

A-B Tech student experiment headed to space

An Asheville student's research will launch aboard a SpaceX rocket Tuesday for testing on the International Space Station

2 weeks ago in Local, Native Advertising

I-26 Connector work to slow I-240, Patton Avenue traffic

Overnight slow rolls Tuesday could last up to 30 minutes as crews remove an electrical line over Patton Avenue

2 weeks ago in Crime & Safety, Local

Pedestrian dies after being hit by SUV in Asheville

A 79-year-old man died Sunday after being struck by an SUV on Old Stone Gate Place. The driver was cited for failure to reduce speed.

2 weeks ago in Local

WNC veterans events offer benefits help, resources

Upcoming events in Asheville and Hendersonville will cover survivor benefits, employment assistance and VA home loans