2 days ago in Local, Native Advertising, Outdoors, ZZZ App Top Stories

Rain, storms headed to Asheville, but drought persists across WNC

Several days of showers and thunderstorms are in the forecast, but officials say more steady rainfall is needed to ease ongoing drought conditions across mountains

2 days ago in Entertainment

Behind Christopher Nolan’s 6-country epic undertaking to bring ‘The Odyssey’ to the big screen

Christopher Nolan has never been afraid to dream a little bigger. It's almost a calling. With every film, he's pushed himself and the medium further — playing with form, storytelling, visuals and audience expectations to create lasting cinematic spectacles.

3 days ago in Local, ZZZ App Top Stories

Asheville bus system overhaul could mean faster service for some, fewer routes for others

Plan would add more frequent service on major corridors while removing or changing routes in some neighborhoods

3 days ago in Arts & Culture, Community, Lifestyle, Local, Music, On The Town, ZZZ App Top Stories

Terpsicorps returns to Asheville with MANNA FoodBank partnership

The Terpsicorps Theatre of Dance, a local arts nonprofit, will soon stage its 2026 show, "AscenDANCE," bringing dancers from all over the world to Asheville for a season co-benefiting MANNA FoodBank.

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

21-year-old found dead after I-240 West crash in Asheville

The Asheville Police Department is investigating a fatal car crash that occurred earlier this week in West Asheville.

3 days ago in Food & Drink, Local, ZZZ App Top Stories

Fork & Dagger: The Malvern keeps it simple — and gets it right

A ribeye cheesesteak, crispy diner-style fries and homemade mac and cheese make this Patton Avenue spot worth a visit

3 days ago in Business, Local, ZZZ App Top Stories

Ball Service Center site on Patton Avenue to become bakery

The longtime auto repair shop was a West Asheville landmark for decades. Now, the site is being redeveloped as Los Nenes Bakery.

3 days ago in Sports

‘Ferytale’ rolls on at Wimbledon as British wild card Fery reaches semifinals after meeting queen

The 23-year-old British player Arthur Fery, who needed a wild-card invitation to enter the Wimbledon tournament, beat ninth-seeded Flavio Cobolli 6-4, 7-6 (4), 6-0 on Centre Court in front of roaring home fans and a Royal Box contingent that included Britain's Queen Camilla on Wednesday.

3 days ago in National

El Nino powers up as forecasters predict historic strength and a rainier winter for the US South

An intensifying El Nino, nature's heat-releasing thermostat that spikes global temperatures, is heading to historically strong levels, the U.S. National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration said Thursday.

3 days ago in Entertainment, Music

Bonnie Tyler, who topped the charts with epic ‘Total Eclipse of the Heart,’ has died at 75

Bonnie Tyler, the gravelly voiced, Grammy-nominated Welsh pop star whose 1983 chart-topping power ballad "Total Eclipse of the Heart" enchanted succeeding generations with its bombastic charms during solar and lunar eclipses, has died. She was 75.

3 days ago in Local, ZZZ App Top Stories

Asheville tax rate: Council to hold special meeting after state law changes

The July 15 meeting comes as Buncombe County and Asheville evaluate how new North Carolina legislation will affect local budgets and property taxes

3 days ago in Entertainment

Things to do in Asheville and WNC: July 10-12

Shindig on the Green, Brews and Bears, Uncommon Market, outdoor nature programs, live music and stage shows are among the July 10-12 events planned across WNC.

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

Visiting LeConte? Here’s what to expect during July 14 demolition work

Great Smoky Mountains National Park says helicopter airlifts will affect hikers, drivers and lodge services for several hours

4 days ago in Arts & Culture, Entertainment, Lifestyle, Local, Perspectives, ZZZ App Top Stories

Best movies of 2026 so far: Our top 10 and honorable mentions

The year is already halfway over, which means there has never been a better time to check out the 2026 movies you may have missed. Read our list of the 10 best flicks of 2026... so far.

4 days ago in Sports, Trending

World Cup quarterfinals: It’s Messi, Morocco, and 6 teams from Europe. And that’s not unusual

More World Cup teams. Same World Cup story. This edition started with 48 teams; it's now down to eight, with six of those from Europe. And unless Morocco pulls off a series of surprising outcomes over the final two weeks, the champion will come from Europe or South America. Again. As always.

4 days ago in Sports

Justin Verlander plans to retire after this season, capping a career with 3 Cy Young Awards

Justin Verlander plans to call it a career later this year. The three-time Cy Young Award winner, two-time World Series champion and 2011 AL MVP will retire after this season with the Detroit Tigers.

4 days ago in Entertainment

‘The Pitt’ leads with 25 Emmy nominations and ‘Hacks’ breaks record for comedies with 24

"The Pitt" led all nominees with 25 in a dominant sophomore season, while "Hacks" got a graduation party with a record-setting 24 to lead all comedies in its final season as Emmy nominations were announced Wednesday.

4 days ago in Entertainment, Trending

Justin Bieber and more join World Cup final halftime show featuring Madonna, Shakira and BTS

Justin Bieber will bring his swag to the World Cup's star-studded, Super Bowl-style halftime show, joining fellow headliners Madonna, Shakira and BTS, FIFA announced Wednesday.

4 days ago in National

Judge orders E. Jean Carroll be paid $5.8M in Trump sex abuse and defamation case; Trump appeals

The writer E. Jean Carroll can collect $5.8 million held in escrow since a jury found that President Donald Trump sexually abused and defamed her, a federal judge ruled Wednesday. Trump's lawyers immediately appealed to stop the payment.

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

Property tax scam prompts warning from Buncombe County officials

Tax departments from several North Carolina counties, including Buncombe County Tax Collections, have received reports of scammers contacting taxpayers about recent property tax legislation.