4 weeks ago in Lifestyle, Religion

A look at Eid al-Fitr and how Muslims celebrate the Islamic holiday

Muslims around the world are bidding farewell to the Islamic holy month of Ramadan and will soon start celebrating the holiday of Eid al-Fitr. Eid is typically greeted with joy and excitement and is marked with congregational prayers and festivities that usually include family visits, gatherings, outings and new clothes.

4 weeks ago in Entertainment

Zendaya’s new ring fuels notion that she and Tom Holland are married

Zendaya's new ring has led many to believe she's married to actor Tom Holland, but the star isn't confirming it and shared why she's intentional about keeping her personal life private.

4 weeks ago in Sports, Trending

Venezuela beats US 3-2 on Suárez’s 9th-inning double to win first World Baseball Classic title

Eugenio Suárez and his Venezuelan teammates stood on the stage behind second base with shiny medals draped over their proud chests, belting out their national anthem accompanied by tens of thousands of fans who remained in the ballpark a half-hour after the final out.

4 weeks ago in Local, ZZZ App Top Stories

Buncombe commissioners review reappraisals, fire tax proposal

Board also approves bonds, mental health funding and conservation projects

4 weeks ago in Crime & Safety, Local, ZZZ App Top Stories

Asheville man arrested for shooting into occupied vehicle

Michael Adarius Cornett, 37, was arrested after firing a gun into an occupied vehicle last Saturday. No one was injured during the incident, which took place around 6:21 a.m., Saturday, March 14 on Fairview Road.

4 weeks ago in Local, Outdoors, ZZZ App Top Stories

Officials: Smoke on NC game lands likely from planned burns

Controlled burns boost biodiversity, sustain fire-dependent species

4 weeks ago in Arts & Culture, Business, Community, Food & Drink, Lifestyle, Local, Music, On The Town, ZZZ App Top Stories

Grove Arcade in Bloom: Shopping center preps for ‘botanical bonanza’

The free event will transform the downtown building into a floral wonderland, complete with giant flowers, a plant market, partner giveaways and more.

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

Asheville Fringe Fest spotlight: ‘The Mothman Cometh’ finds light in the dark

The 24th Asheville Fringe Arts Festival commences this week, bringing dozens of artists from all kinds of disciplines to town for a celebration of the weird, wonderful and out-of-the-box.

4 weeks ago in Crime & Safety, Local, ZZZ App Top Stories

Asheville man pleads guilty to incest, sex offender registration violations

Pipkin sentenced to two consecutive prison terms of 21 to 38 months each in case involving disabled victim

4 weeks ago in National

Winds, blizzards and triple-digit heat put over half of the US in the path of extreme weather

From a surprising heatwave in California to blizzards burying parts of the Midwest and storms rolling into the East Coast, chaotic weather on Monday put more than half the nation's population in the path of extreme conditions.

4 weeks ago in Crime & Safety, Local, ZZZ App Top Stories

Buncombe County man gets 12+ years for sex crimes involving minor

Victim granted lifelong protection order; man must register as sex offender for 30 years

4 weeks ago in National

What’s in the voting bill that Republicans are pushing to the Senate floor

Legislation that would require proof of U.S. citizenship for new voters has become a rallying cry for President Donald Trump, who claims that passage of the bill will "guarantee the midterms" for his Republican Party in November.

4 weeks ago in Local, Native Advertising, Outdoors, ZZZ App Top Stories

Winter conditions persist across Asheville area

Snow, gusty winds expected above 3,500 feet; hazardous roads possible

4 weeks ago in Crime & Safety, Local, ZZZ App Top Stories

Black Mountain moves public safety staff after building deemed unsafe

Fire, police staff relocated as officials assess structural damage and next steps

4 weeks ago in Local, ZZZ App Top Stories

Asheville to begin stormwater system assessment

Project will help prioritize repairs and address flooding and erosion concerns

4 weeks ago in Education, Local, ZZZ App Top Stories

Schools adjust schedules as cold follows day of severe storms

Asheville area school districts delay openings, shift to remote learning after day of tornadoes, wind and snow

4 weeks ago in Arts & Culture, Lifestyle, Local, ZZZ App Top Stories

Nemesis Theatre Company announces contemporary debut with one-woman show

"Natural Shocks" is directed by Melon Wedick and stars Trinity Smith Keel. The show will run from April 2-12 at the BeBe Theatre, 20 Commerce St., Asheville.

4 weeks ago in National, Trending

Storms cancel more US flights as TSA remains under pressure from partial government shutdown

Thousands of flights across the U.S. were canceled or delayed Monday as powerful storms swept across the eastern half of the country and a partial government shutdown affecting airport security screeners dragged into a second month.

4 weeks ago in Sports

Dominican WBC loss ends on called strike that appeared low, a week before robot umps arrive in MLB

Geraldo Perdomo watched Mason Miller's full-count slider appear to drop just under the strike zone and took a step toward his team's dugout on the third-base side, thinking he walked to put runners at the corners. Then plate umpire Cory Blaser emphatically signaled strike three, stranding the potential tying run at third base and giving the United States a 2-1 win Sunday night that advanced the Americans to the World Baseball Classic championship game against Venezuela or Italy.

4 weeks ago in Entertainment

Burgers, cocktails, sparkly new duds: Oscar winners, losers and guests hit the after-parties

For most people across the globe, Oscar night ends with the bestowing of that final golden statuette. Not for Oscar winners and guests, of course. Their night is just beginning.