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8 hours ago in Asheville History, Business, Community, Local, ZZZ App Top Stories
Strangeville: Before Enka, Candler or Enka-Candler, there was Scratch Ankle
The land around Enka Commerce Park, home to the famed Enka Clock Tower, used to be known as Scratch Ankle, N.C.
8 hours ago in Local, Outdoors, ZZZ App Top Stories
Flood warning, wind advisory issued for Asheville area
Minor flooding expected near Blantyre while gusty winds and snow affect higher elevations
18 hours ago in Lifestyle, Local, Outdoors, ZZZ App Top Stories
Hikes of WNC: Bakers Mountain Loop
Bakers Mountain Loop is a 2.2 mile looping trail located inside of Bakers Mountain Park outside of Hickory, N.C. Well-maintained, clearly marked and lovingly detailed, the hike is a fun, moderate climb to a great mountain view.
1 day ago in Asheville History, Local, Native Advertising, ZZZ App Top Stories
Tombstone Tales: A uniquely Appalachian Monument in Haywood County
A 1936 burial reflects a Western North Carolina tradition of handmade memorials.
2 days ago in Lifestyle
A taste of nature can provide balance and calm during the workday
The crisp crinkle of fallen leaves beneath your feet. The swish and trickle of water moving through a stream. A breath of crisp, fresh air. Spending time in nature can be invigorating or produce feelings of peace and calm.
2 days ago in Entertainment, Music
Judge dismisses Salt-N-Pepa’s lawsuit to reclaim master recordings from Universal Music Group
U.S. District Judge Denise Cote on Thursday sided with the recording giant, arguing that the Grammy-winning group never owned the copyrights to their sound recordings and didn't transfer them to anyone else.
2 days ago in Entertainment
Rare copy of the comic book that introduced the world to Superman sells for $15 million
A rare copy of the comic book that introduced the world to Superman and also was once stolen from the home of actor Nicolas Cage has been sold for a record $15 million.
2 days ago in World
US and Venezuela take initial steps toward restoring relations after Maduro’s ouster
The United States and Venezuela said Friday they were exploring the possibility of restoring diplomatic relations, as a Trump administration delegation visited the South American nation.
2 days ago in Local, ZZZ App Top Stories
Crash closes lane on I-26 near Asheville
Left lane shut down near Haywood Road as crews work to clear highway
2 days ago in Business, Local, ZZZ App Top Stories
Thermo Fisher to end operations at Weaverville site
The North Carolina Department of Commerce said the closure was expected to impact 421 employees
2 days ago in Entertainment
Sarah Jessica Parker gets Golden Globes’ Carol Burnett Award and Helen Mirren gets DeMille prize
Matthew Broderick presented his wife of nearly 30 years Sarah Jessica Parker with the Golden Globes'Carol Burnett Award for a life of achievement in television at Golden Eve, a ceremony that also added Helen Mirren to the list of legends that have won the Cecil B. DeMille Award.
2 days ago in Sports
Jalen Hurts’ resilience and big-game prowess to be tested in NFC wild card game
Jalen Hurts pointed at A.J. Brown — and just showed everyone watching, including a hapless defense — where he would throw the ball. Sure enough, Hurts tossed a strike down the sideline to Brown for an easy score earlier this season in a win over Minnesota.
2 days ago in Sports
Miami heading home for shot at national title after beating Ole Miss 31-27 in Fiesta Bowl
Miami's return to relevance was a long, winding road filled with more downs than ups. Even when the Hurricanes rejoined the national conversation, they were doubted, told they didn't belong. Through it all, they kept chugging along — straight into the national championship game.
2 days ago in Sports
Anthony Edwards, the 3rd-youngest player in NBA history to reach 10,000 career points: ‘It’s cool.’
Anthony Edwards became the third-youngest player in NBA history to reach 10,000 career points, when the Minnesota Timberwolves star swished a 13-foot fadeaway jumper from the baseline midway through the fourth quarter against Cleveland on Thursday night.
2 days ago in Local, Outdoors, ZZZ App Top Stories
Smoke blankets Riverside Drive area in Asheville
Smoke seen rising from Riverside Stump Dump; cause not yet confirmed
2 days ago in Entertainment
David Bowie’s childhood home in London is set to open to the public next year
David Bowie's bedroom could soon be London's newest tourist attraction. The house where the musician grew from suburban schoolboy to rock 'n' roll starman has been bought by a charity that plans to open it to the public.
2 days ago in National
Protests over federal enforcement operations after shootings in Minneapolis and Portland
As anger and outrage spilled out onto Minneapolis' streets over the fatal shooting of a woman by an Immigration and Customs Enforcement officer, a new shooting by federal officers in Oregon left two people wounded, sparked additional protests and elicited more scrutiny of enforcement operations across the U.S.
2 days ago in Local, ZZZ App Top Stories
NC may lose $50M in federal funds over commercial licenses
U.S. Transportation Department says state must revoke improperly issued licenses to immigrants or risk penalties
2 days ago in Local, Outdoors, ZZZ App Top Stories
Heavy rain, wind precede sharp cooldown in Asheville area
Cold front expected to bring blustery, near-normal winter temperatures by Sunday
3 days ago in Crime & Safety, Local, ZZZ App Top Stories
Asheville joins nationwide protests over ICE shooting
Hundreds march downtown following fatal shooting of Minnesota woman
