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3 weeks ago in Arts & Culture, Community, Entertainment, Food & Drink, Lifestyle, Local, Music, On The Town, Outdoors, ZZZ App Top Stories
YMI goes all out for Goombay Festival: Music, art, food and more
Goombay Festival, an annual celebration of Black culture through music, storytelling, art, food, film and more, returns this weekend to downtown Asheville after last year's event was cancelled by Hurricane Helene.
3 weeks ago in Sports
For decades, US Open women’s champs got a smaller replica trophy than the men. Now they’re equal
Coco Gauff was surprised at how much tinier the replica trophy she got to keep after winning this year's French Open was than the trophy she posed with on court at Roland-Garros for all the world to see. She even did a TikTok about the discrepancy, drawing more than 2 million views.
3 weeks ago in National
Trump will host top tech CEOs except Musk at a White House dinner
President Donald Trump will host a high-powered list of tech CEOs for a dinner at the White House on Thursday night. The guest list is set to include Microsoft cofounder Bill Gates, Apple CEO Tim Cook, Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg and a dozen other executives from the biggest artificial intelligence and tech firms, according to the White House.
3 weeks ago in Lifestyle
Moms’ careers and personal time are hit hard by school drop-off demands, a poll finds
About one-third of parents say taking their kids to school has caused them to miss work, according to the poll. Roughly 3 in 10 say they've been prevented from seeking or taking work opportunities. And 11% say school transportation has even caused them to lose a job.
3 weeks ago in Sports
Angel Reese voices frustration with Chicago Sky’s losing season
The two-time WNBA All-Star told the Chicago Tribune that she "might have to move in a different direction and do what's best for me" if the team doesn't improve its outlook.
3 weeks ago in Lifestyle, Trending
Powerball jackpot jumps to $1.7 billion after another night without a big winner
The Powerball jackpot has jumped to an eye-popping $1.7 billion, after yet another drawing passed without a big winner Wednesday. The numbers selected were: 3, 16, 29, 61 and 69, with the Powerball number being 22.
3 weeks ago in Local, ZZZ App Top Stories
$686M available for NC water systems damaged by Helene
Funding targets drinking water, wastewater and septic systems with zero-interest loans
3 weeks ago in Food & Drink, Lifestyle, Local, ZZZ App Top Stories
Fork & Dagger: Crusco breathes rarified air into River Arts District
Food, drink and design weave together memories of Asheville’s dining legacy in a fresh start on Depot Street
3 weeks ago in Local, ZZZ App Top Stories
Buncombe County officials reflect on Helene recovery at final update
Nearly 12 months of briefings tracked progress in housing, infrastructure, small business aid and debris cleanup
3 weeks ago in Arts & Culture, Community, Entertainment, Food & Drink, Health & Wellness, Lifestyle, Local, Music, On The Town, ZZZ App Top Stories
What to do in the 828: Sept. 5-7
Looking for weekend plans? We have you covered. From Goombay Festival to a Puppy Palooza, there is no shortage of things to do in the 828 this weekend. Read more in our guide.
3 weeks ago in Local, ZZZ App Top Stories
Disabled vehicle closes lane on I-26 near Weaverville
Eastbound traffic expected to face significant delays at mile marker 20.5
3 weeks ago in Arts & Culture, Community, Lifestyle, Local, Music, ZZZ App Top Stories
Experience Music announces Helene relief album in honor of one year anniversary
"After the Flood: Songs Inspired by Helene" is a 16 track album of songs written by local artists in the year since Helene. 100% of the proceeds from the record will go to support artists impacted by the storm.
3 weeks ago in Community, Local, Perspectives, ZZZ App Top Stories
Tropical storms hit home: Living through floods in Asheville area
Lessons from Swannanoa and Haywood County -- floodwaters move quickly, leaving little time to prepare
3 weeks ago in Crime & Safety, Local, ZZZ App Top Stories
Security cameras help solve crimes, Black Mountain police say
Local businesses and neighborhoods contribute to growing surveillance network
3 weeks ago in Crime & Safety, Local, ZZZ App Top Stories
APD investigating non-lethal West Asheville gunfire, seeks public assistance
The Asheville Police Department is investigating a reported gun discharge that occurred Tuesday night in West Asheville and investigators are asking for help from the public.
3 weeks ago in Arts & Culture, Entertainment, Lifestyle, Local, On The Town, ZZZ App Top Stories
Disaster takes center stage in ‘Fire & Flood’ from The Sublime Theater
This October, The Sublime Theater will explore the twin disasters of the Los Angeles fires and Hurricane Helene flood with a limited run of "Fire & Flood," a pair of short plays by Western North Carolina playwright Travis Lowe.
3 weeks ago in Arts & Culture, Community, Entertainment, Lifestyle, Local, ZZZ App Top Stories
Event Support Grant open for arts nonprofit application starting Sept. 8
The Asheville Event Support Grant is an annual financial support grant for nonprofit arts organizations in Asheville, N.C. This year, applications for the grant will open on Sept. 8, 2025.
3 weeks ago in World
Lorena becomes a hurricane off the western coast of Mexico as Kiko travels over open waters
Hurricane Lorena formed off the coast of Mexico's Baja California peninsula and a tropical storm warning has been issued for parts for of the area, forecasters said Wednesday.
3 weeks ago in Entertainment
5 new cast members join ‘Saturday Night Live’ after high-profile departures
Five new cast members will join the upcoming season of "Saturday Night Live," NBC announced Tuesday on the heels of several high-profile departures.
3 weeks ago in Entertainment
Cardi B wins case filed by security guard who claimed rapper assaulted her
A jury gave Cardi B a quick and absolute victory Tuesday at a trial in the lawsuit of a security guard who alleged the rap star assaulted her at a doctor's office during her then-secret first pregnancy.
