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2 hours ago in Crime & Safety, Local

Escaped federal inmate captured at Asheville hotel after 2-day manhunt

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Escaped federal inmate captured in Asheville

Marshals Service report Travis Fair was apprehended after being on the run since Nov. 8

3 hours ago in Local

National Gingerbread Competition entries are in; judging set for Nov. 16

Annual public viewing of the competition begins Nov. 17

3 hours ago in Health & Wellness, Local

12 Shigella cases reported in Buncombe County this year

CDC warns drug-resistant strains of the intestinal infection pose a serious public health threat

4 hours ago in Local

Grove Arcade worker sues City of Asheville for $15M for 2024 incident

Black man alleges officers violated his constitutional rights and targeted him because of his race

5 hours ago in Local, Outdoors

Crabtree Falls’ hiking, parking area reopens for first time since Helene

Blue Ridge Parkway said bridges are still being repaired along the longer trail for the falls.

5 hours ago in Local, Native Advertising

Reems Creek Road eyed for $116 million upgrade

Residents have until Nov. 18 to weigh in on proposed improvements near Weaverville

Music News

4 days ago in Entertainment, Music, Trending

25 years after ‘Britney,’ 5 new Britney Spears songs showcase a pop icon at a transformative moment

Legacy Recordings on Friday is releasing "Britney (25th Anniversary Edition)," an expanded reissue of her pivotal record, which went quadruple platinum in less than two months. The collection features two remixes and five previously unreleased songs from that era, her first new (or is it old?) music since she announced she would "never return to the music industry" in a 2024 Instagram post.

5 days ago in Entertainment, Music

Everything you need to know about the 2026 Latin Grammy Awards. Here’s how to watch

The 2026 Latin Grammy Awards are right around the corner. Are you ready? If not, no problema. Here's everything you need to know about watching the 2026 Latin Grammys, including how to stream the show and where you can see music's biggest stars walking the red carpet.

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