2 weeks ago in National

Shooting at Rhode Island youth hockey game leaves 3 dead, including shooter, and 3 more wounded

A shooting during a Rhode Island youth hockey game left three people dead, including the shooter, and three more hospitalized Monday night in critical condition, authorities said.

2 weeks ago in Sports

Dolphins releasing star receiver Tyreek Hill in major roster cuts

The Dolphins released star receiver Tyreek Hill on Monday, ending the All-Pro's four-year tenure in Miami. Hill, who turns 32 on March 1, is recovering from a season-ending injury suffered in a game against the New York Jets on Sept. 29 that required surgery to repair significant damage to his left knee, including a torn anterior cruciate ligament.

2 weeks ago in World

Russian and Ukrainian officials meet in Geneva for US-brokered talks after almost 4 years of war

Delegations from Moscow and Kyiv met in Geneva on Tuesday for another round of U.S.-brokered peace talks, a week before the fourth anniversary of Russia's full-scale invasion of its neighbor.

2 weeks ago in National, Trending

The Rev. Jesse Jackson, who led the Civil Rights Movement for decades after King, has died at 84

The Rev. Jesse L. Jackson, a protege of the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. and two-time presidential candidate who led the Civil Rights Movement for decades after the revered leader's assassination, died Tuesday. He was 84.

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

Today is last day to request absentee ballot for March primary

Buncombe County Election Services reminds voters of 5 p.m. cutoff

2 weeks ago in Food & Drink, Lifestyle, Local, Music, On The Town, ZZZ App Top Stories

It’s 5 o’clock somewhere in Asheville: Where to celebrate National Margarita Day

Several Asheville area bars, restaurants and breweries are busting out their best Hawaiian shirts and favorite Jimmy Buffett tunes for National Margarita Day, Sunday, Feb. 22.

2 weeks ago in Local, ZZZ App Top Stories

Two crashes snarl traffic in Candler area Monday afternoon

Interstate 40 lane closure and Smokey Park Highway shutdown cause major delays

2 weeks ago in Local, ZZZ App Top Stories

Woodfin event highlights $5.7M for flood resilience projects

Gov. Stein says investments will help Western North Carolina rebuild “stronger and smarter”

2 weeks ago in College, Education, Local, Sports, ZZZ App Top Stories

Go Bulldogs: Homecoming Weekend on its way to UNC Asheville

UNC Asheville Homecoming will be held on Friday, Feb. 20 and Saturday, Feb. 21 around campus and across Asheville.

2 weeks ago in Community, Health & Wellness, Lifestyle, Local, On The Town, ZZZ App Top Stories

AdventHealth organizes community walk for heart health

This weekend, walk with your community in a celebration of healthy heart education at the Blue Ridge Mall in Hendersonville, N.C.

2 weeks ago in Arts & Culture, Lifestyle, Local, On The Town, ZZZ App Top Stories

National Arts and Crafts summit to commence at Grove Park Inn this weekend

For nearly four decades, the world of arts and crafts has convened at The Omni Grove Park Inn in North Asheville for an all-out conference. The 39th annual Arts & Crafts Conference and Shows will be held this weekend, Feb. 20-22, at the famous hotel.

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

Buncombe County named in statewide voter registration inquiry

Officials say some workers falsely claimed to be election staff, submitted inaccurate registrations

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

Chimney Rock Post Office to reopen Feb. 23 after Helene damage

Facility to resume retail, post office box services following months-long closure

2 weeks ago in Eye Care Expert, Health & Wellness, Local, Native Advertising, ZZZ App Top Stories

LASIK: Fact vs. fiction — separating the myths from the truth

Clearing up common misconceptions about laser vision surgery

2 weeks ago in World

Let the revelry begin: Rio mayor hands city’s key to King Momo as Carnival kicks off

The mayor of Rio de Janeiro gave King Momo the key to the Brazilian city on Friday, ushering in the symbolic Carnival monarch's five-day reign over the festivities.

2 weeks ago in Entertainment

Powered by women, ‘Wuthering Heights’ digs up $34.8 million at the box office for a No. 1 debut

Emerald Fennell's bold reimagining of "Wuthering Heights" brought crowds of women to movie theaters this weekend.

2 weeks ago in Olympics, Sports

Bold new US trio eyes Olympic figure skating gold while serving as role models for a new generation

The trio of U.S. women targeting Olympic figure skating gold Tuesday night are not the dainty ice princesses of yesteryear.

2 weeks ago in Sports, Trending

Good game, bad dunk contest. The highs and lows of an eventful NBA All-Star weekend

If you still didn't like the NBA's newest All-Star Game format, you probably just don't like All-Star games. That seemed to be the sports sphere's consensus after the U.S.-against-the-world, round-robin tournament Sunday produced three thrilling mini-games and several impressive individual performances.

2 weeks ago in Local, ZZZ App Top Stories

Tickets on sale for 10th annual Color Me Asheville

Annual Goodwill event April 17 at The Orange Peel to benefit Bounty & Soul

2 weeks ago in National, Trending

Presidents Day 2026: Here’s what’s open and closed on the holiday

Government offices, the stock market and schools are closed Monday in observance of Presidents Day, but most big retailers are open. When in doubt, call ahead or look up more specific schedules online for stores in your neighborhood.