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Haiti, Jamaica and Cuba pick up the pieces after Melissa’s destruction

People across the northern Caribbean were digging out from the destruction of Hurricane Melissa on Thursday as deaths from the catastrophic storm climbed.

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Fork & Dagger: Juicy Lucy’s still a must-visit Asheville staple

Brisket burgers, fried green tomatoes and an adult milkshake menu make this spot stand out among local favorites

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Rockslide temporarily closes Blue Ridge Parkway near Pisgah Inn

Officials say no one was hurt in Wednesday night’s slide near the Frying Pan Tunnel

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Things to do in Asheville & WNC: Oct. 31-Nov. 2

Looking for weekend plans? Search no further than our guide to things to do in Asheville this weekend. From Halloween festivities to Japanese dance festivals, we have your weekend activity guide covered.

3 weeks ago in Sports

Rozier and Billups will not receive NBA salaries while on leave in gambling cases, AP sources say

NBA guard Terry Rozier and coach Chauncey Billups will not receive their salaries while on leave for their arrests on federal gambling-related charges, two people with knowledge of the matters told The Associated Press on Wednesday.

3 weeks ago in Trending, World

Paris prosecutor says 2 suspects in the Louvre jewel heist admit their involvement

Two suspects in the Louvre jewel heist have admitted their involvement and are believed to be the men who forced their way into the world's most visited museum, a Paris prosecutor said Wednesday.

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Skeletons for sale: Curio-filled estate sale arrives just in time for Halloween

The Blue Ridge Estate Liquidators sale will be held from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Oct. 30-Nov. 1 and from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Nov. 2.

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Cooler temps, gusty winds follow heavy rain in Asheville area

High-elevation gusts could reach 35-45 mph Thursday into Friday morning

3 weeks ago in Sports

Manny Pacquiao hints at possible rematch with Floyd Mayweather

Manny Pacquiao has hinted a rematch of his 2015 blockbuster with Floyd Mayweather Jr. could be on the cards next year. "Right now we have a lot of negotiations about my next fight — there's a possible rematch with Floyd Mayweather," Pacquiao told a news conference Wednesday.

3 weeks ago in Sports

Guerrero homers off Ohtani as Blue Jays even World Series with 6-2 win over Dodgers in Game 4

Dodger Stadium was still shaking with joy when Monday turned to Tuesday as the Toronto Blue Jays trudged into their clubhouse. Their 18-inning loss in Game 3 felt like a monumental setback that might have already decided the World Series.

3 weeks ago in Trending, World

Hurricane Melissa weakens as it churns across Cuba as a Category 2 storm

Hurricane Melissa was grinding across Cuba on Wednesday as a Category 2 storm after pummeling Jamaica as one of the strongest Atlantic hurricanes on record, the U.S. National Hurricane Center said.

3 weeks ago in Community, Health & Wellness, Local, ZZZ App Top Stories

BeLoved Asheville launches EAT Card as SNAP benefits set to end

Families, children, veterans and elders to receive direct food support through the initiative

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

Man arrested after I-40 traffic stop turns up fentanyl, crack cocaine

Buncombe County sheriff says seizure likely prevented distribution of thousands of lethal doses

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Crash shuts down U.S. 64 near Hendersonville

Both directions closed near Lovely Lane; significant traffic delays expected until mid-morning

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2026 Color Me Asheville fashion show now accepting designer applications

Up to seven design teams of no more than three people each will be selected for Color Me Asheville. Following the show, the winner of the audience award will take home $500, in addition to a $300 stipend given to each design team. Applications must be submitted by Friday, Nov. 14 at www.colormeasheville.org.

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Asheville OKs Bee Tree Dam repairs after Helene

City leaders accept state grants to support storm recovery, housing repair and water infrastructure improvements following storm damage

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Hendersonville filmmaker awarded prize for Black history doc at TRIFF

Documentarian David Weintraub, the executive director of the Center for Cultural Preservation, an organization dedicated to Western North Carolina history and documentary film, has been awarded the Human Rights and Dignity Award at the 2025 Tryon International Film Festival for his film, "Color Beyond the Lines."

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REVIEW: How scary is The Haunted Farm, really?

Answer: Very, very scary. As Halloween approaches this weekend, one of the best ways to spend the end of spooky season is a night at The Haunted Farm. Read more in our review of the scare attraction.

3 weeks ago in Entertainment

Kelsey Grammer, 70, announces the birth of his 8th child: ‘Isn’t that lovely?’

It's a boy — named Christopher — for 70-year-old actor Kelsey Grammer and his wife Kayte Walsh. The "Frasier" star announced his latest baby news on Monday's edition of the "Pod Meets World" podcast.

3 weeks ago in Entertainment

40 years later, Michael J. Fox looks back on ‘Back to the Future’

It's been 40 years since "Back to the Future" debuted in theaters, but neither time, nor Parkinson's disease has done much — regardless of what he says — to diminish Fox's boyish good nature.