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1 week ago in National
Rep. Doug LaMalfa of California dies, reducing GOP’s narrow control of the House to 218-213
Republican Doug LaMalfa, a seven-term U.S. representative from California, has died, GOP officials said Tuesday. He was 65.
1 week ago in National, Trending
Wall Street opens mixed as crude oil prices continue to climb
Stocks are off to a mixed start on Wall Street. The S&P 500 edged up 0.1% in the first few minutes of trading Tuesday. The Dow Jones Industrial Average was essentially...
Security forces clash with protesters in Iran’s main market as at least 35 killed in demonstrations
Protesters angry over Iran's ailing economy conducted a sit-in Tuesday at Tehran's Grand Bazaar, witnesses said, with security forces ultimately firing...
1 week ago in Entertainment, Lifestyle
The coolest technology from Day 1 of CES 2026
Nvidia, AMD and Intel all had important chip and AI platform announcements on the first day of CES 2026, but all audiences wanted to see more of was...
1 week ago in Business, Community, Local, Outdoors, ZZZ App Top Stories
Stump dump proposal spurs debate among Leicester area residents
Supporters cite storm debris needs; opponents question long-term effects on health and property values
1 week ago in Local, Politics, ZZZ App Top Stories
What to know about North Carolina’s March 3 primary election
Registration, early voting and absentee deadlines set in Buncombe County
1 week ago in Asheville History, Local, ZZZ App Top Stories
Historic Churches of WNC: Jones Temple AME Zion
Founded in the late 19th century, Jones Temple AME Zion stands as a link to Waynesville’s historic Black community and one of the oldest church buildings still in use in Haywood County.
2 weeks ago in National, Trending
The nation’s 250th anniversary arrives with a call for year-round community service
The U.S. Semiquincentennial Commission wants to turn America's 250th birthday celebration into the country's single biggest year for volunteering.
2 weeks ago in Sports
Novak Djokovic withdraws from the Australian Open tuneup tournament in Adelaide
Novak Djokovic withdrew from the Australian Open tuneup tournament in Adelaide, saying Monday that he isn't prepared to return to competition ahead of the year's first Grand Slam event.
2 weeks ago in Entertainment, Music
A new Grammy category honors album covers, and the artists that make them
When it came time to decide the cover image for Wet Leg's sophomore album, the British indie rock band packed items that might provide inspiration — velvet worms sewn by guitarist Hester Chambers, an oversized head of hair from a music video shoot, lizard-like gloves — and headed to an Airbnb.
2 weeks ago in Religion, World
Final pilgrims cross Holy Door as Vatican claims Jubilee success with 33 million visitors
The final pilgrims of the 2025 Holy Year passed through the Holy Door of St. Peter's Basilica late Monday, as the Vatican claimed success after more than 33 million people participated in this the rarest of Jubilees: opened by one pope and closed by another.
2 weeks ago in Local, ZZZ App Top Stories
Water line break disrupts service in Old Fort
Town shuts down wells as crews work to repair break near Auria
2 weeks ago in Crime & Safety, Local, ZZZ App Top Stories
Sunday gunfire in downtown Asheville remains under investigation
Around 2:18 a.m. on Sunday, Jan. 4, APD officers heard gunfire around Banks Avenue. When officers canvassed the area, they discovered seven shell casings near the intersection of Banks Avenue and Church Street.
2 weeks ago in Crime & Safety, Local, ZZZ App Top Stories
Asheville 19-year-old arrested on 25 felony counts in major fraud bust
Masieuh Dewayne Morgan, 19, was arrested by the Asheville Police Department around 12:30 p.m. on Saturday, Jan. 3 off of Long Shoals Road. Morgan was arrested on the basis of 25 open felony warrants, many of which involve fraud.
2 weeks ago in Arts & Culture, Business, Community, Lifestyle, Local, On The Town, Outdoors, ZZZ App Top Stories
Urban Orchard meets urban forest: Cider company to host Save the Woods fundraiser
Save the Woods, a community-led effort to preserve 45 acres of urban forest around the University of North Carolina Asheville, have organized their latest fundraiser in partnership with Urban Orchard Cider Co.
2 weeks ago in Ask The Expert, Business, Housing, HVAC System & Maintenance Expert, Local, Native Advertising, ZZZ App Top Stories
Well pump pulling services from MB HAYNES
MB HAYNES' Plumbing Division now offers professional well pump pulling services — a crucial addition to their lineup that brings expertise, reliability and a deep sense of care to homeowners and businesses relying on well systems.
2 weeks ago in Education, Health & Wellness, Local, ZZZ App Top Stories
Chickenpox outbreak confirmed at Fairview Elementary
Buncombe County health officials also monitoring an increase in flu and other communicable illnesses
2 weeks ago in Local, ZZZ App Top Stories
More than 1,000 without power in Swannanoa
Duke Energy reports multiple outages with unknown causes across Buncombe County
2 weeks ago in Entertainment, Music
BTS announces March comeback date, putting an end to a nearly four-year hiatus
They're going to light up 2026 like dynamite: K-pop group BTS' comeback has an official date. According to a note shared to social media by the entertainment company BigHit Music, the mega popular group will return on March 20.
2 weeks ago in Entertainment
Country singer Zach Bryan has married Samantha Leonard
Here's to a lifetime of pink skies: The irreverent country singer Zach Bryan is married. Bryan, 29, confirmed the news in an Instagram post shared Thursday.
