Lifestyle
1 day ago in Lifestyle
Fishermen prepared for the longest red snapper season in recent memory. A court order stopped it
Recreational fishermen are pitched against commercial fishermen and environmentalists in a legal dispute that has halted what was expected to be the longest snapper season in years, reflecting broader tensions over the Trump administration's efforts to loosen fishing rules and deregulate the seas.
1 week ago in Lifestyle
Why your co-worker might be listening to music tuned to 432 hertz
Music recorded in 432 hertz (cycles per second) is taking off on social media platforms and music streaming services, where users can find an increasing number of tracks and playlists employing the alternate tuning, everything from meditation soundscapes to reggae songs recorded by Ziggy Marley.
1 week ago in Lifestyle
Independent bookstores are multiplying, although many people still think they’re dying out
Allison Hill, CEO of the American Booksellers Association, is used to strangers expressing sympathy when they learn what she does for a living. "It's all so funny," she says. "When I tell them I run the trade association for independent stores, they'll say, 'It's just so sad that they're disappearing.'
2 weeks ago in Lifestyle
You should be dancing, yeah. Moving to music offers all kinds of benefits as you age
Moving to music is one of the best ways to stay healthy. Medical professionals say it doesn't matter if it's Western line dancing, ballroom steps, salsa, tap, Zumba at the gym, or with a group
2 weeks ago in Lifestyle
Plastic bags don’t go in the recycling bin. What should you do instead?
Soft, stretchy plastics can make up grocery bags, bubble wrap and more. They're impossible to avoid and harder still to properly dispose of. If thrown in the trash, they can take up to hundreds of years to degrade in landfills and release harmful microplastics into the environment.
3 weeks ago in Lifestyle, Trending
Summer travelers who relied on Spirit Airlines may struggle to find budget alternatives
Days after Spirit Airlines shut down in the middle of the night, a lawyer for the defunct budget carrier stood before a bankruptcy judge and apologized to the price-conscious customers who might struggle to find affordable flights in its absence.
4 weeks ago in Lifestyle
Pediatricians group finds kids of all ages need regular recess for physical and mental health
Recess isn't just a fun break for grade schoolers. It's crucial to good health and good grades for kids of all ages. That's the message from a leading pediatricians group, which just released the first new guidance in 13 years about this unstructured time at school and how it needs to be protected.
Sports
20 hours ago in Sports
Hurricanes thriving in high-pressure playoff settings as Stanley Cup Final shifts West for Game 3
The Carolina Hurricanes have spent months regrouping quickly after losses and they have proven unshaken by the challenge of playing in hostile arenas or in next-goal-wins extra time.
20 hours ago in Sports, Trending
Bears say they are moving forward with Northwest Indiana location for new stadium
The Chicago Bears are looking to build a stadium in Northwest Indiana after a proposal to provide financial incentives for the NFL team to build its new home in Illinois stalled in the state legislature.
2 days ago in Sports
NBA bans two fans for life after one runs onto court during Game 1, attempts selfie with Wemby
The NBA banned two people for life from its arenas on Thursday, after one of them was arrested shortly after running onto the court during Game 1 of the NBA Finals and appearing to take a selfie next to San Antonio star Victor Wembanyama.
2 days ago in Sports
Looking for NBA Finals seats? The Knicks are making 2 in celebrity row available in an auction
Still looking for tickets to the NBA Finals? The New York Knicks are making available two of the best seats in the house — right by the likes of Ben Stiller and Spike Lee — to the highest bidder.
3 days ago in Sports
Arrest warrant issued for 49ers receiver Brandon Aiyuk for misdemeanor speeding charge
The Santa Clara County District Attorney's Office has issued an arrest warrant for San Francisco 49ers receiver Brandon Aiyuk on a misdemeanor charge of exhibition of speeding.
3 days ago in Sports
Down 0-1 in Stanley Cup Final, Hurricanes coach on top line vs. Vegas: ‘We need them to get going’
After carrying the Carolina Hurricanes during the season as their top goal scorers, Seth Jarvis, Sebastian Aho and Andrei Svechnikov are ice cold in the playoffs.
3 days ago in Sports
Top-ranked Aryna Sabalenka: ‘just want to quit tennis’ after French Open quarterfinal defeat
After letting another big lead slip with an error-strewn performance at the French Open, top-ranked Aryna Sabalenka felt like getting as far away from the courts as possible.
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3 hours ago in Asheville History, Local
Tombstone Tales: Biltmore Estate stone was used to carve this historic Asheville cemetery angel
The Riverside Cemetery monument was carved by English stoneworker Fred Miles from limestone left over from Biltmore Estate’s construction.
5 hours ago in Local, Outdoors
French Broad among 71 WNC sites monitored for water safety
Weekly monitoring of mountain rivers aims to help families make informed decisions before swimming, tubing and paddling
13 hours ago in Arts & Culture, Entertainment, Lifestyle, Local, Perspectives
‘Backrooms,’ He-Man and ‘Scary Movie’: New movies to see or skip in June 2026
Looking for a new movie to see as summer vacation starts? Check out our reviews of three major releases: the indie horror phenomenon "Backrooms," the silly 80s throwback "Masters of the Universe" and the sixth installment of the long-running parody series "Scary Movie."
22 hours ago in Community, Local
Tropical Storm Helene, Asheville featured in Washington, D.C., museum exhibit
The "Museum of Unnatural Disasters" is an exhibit cataloguing the experiences of disaster survivors from across the United States over the last three years, including Tropical Storm Helene. The pop-up will be open in Washington, D.C., through mid-June.
24 hours ago in Business, Local
Buncombe TDA proposes $27 million budget, with $18.3 million for marketing
Occupancy tax collections are projected at $23 million for the coming year
1 day ago in Health & Wellness, Local
Asheville VA primary care providers ranked No. 1 in nation by veterans
Western North Carolina veterans gave primary care teams with the Charles George VA Medical Center the highest patient satisfaction ratings among 170 VA medical centers
Music News
3 days ago in Entertainment, Music
Dutch court allows rapper Ye concerts in the Netherlands
A judge in Amsterdam on Wednesday rejected an appeal by a Jewish organization to block two performances by the rapper Ye, formerly Kanye West, ruling that the concerts are not a threat to public order.
1 week ago in Entertainment, Music
The Chicks announce intimate ‘Taking the Long Way’ 20th Anniversary Tour. ‘This is our lives’
Call it a comeback, a crossover moment, or both. Twenty years ago, The Chicks released their blockbuster 2006 album "Taking the Long Way" — their first full-length after the country music industry turned their backs on them — and one of the biggest of their career.
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