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7 days ago in Sports
Boston Bruins and Edmonton Oilers to play NHL games in Germany in 2027
The Boston Bruins and Edmonton Oilers will each play two regular-season games in Germany next year as part of the NHL and NHLPA's efforts to grow hockey in the country, the league announced Thursday.
7 days ago in Entertainment
Prince Harry and Meghan are returning to the UK with their children
Prince Harry and his wife, Meghan, have decided to return to the United Kingdom for an extended stay starting this fall, but they won't resume their roles as working members of the royal family, The Associated Press learned Wednesday.
7 days ago in World
Congo to receive 70,000 doses of Ervebo Ebola vaccine which has been effective in past outbreaks
Congo will receive 70,000 doses of the Ervebo vaccine, which has been effective in past Ebola outbreaks, the World Health Organization and partners said Thursday, announcing a step seen as a major boost to efforts to contain what officials have described as the fastest Ebola outbreak in history.
What the Roadless Rule rollback could mean for Asheville area forests
Public can now weigh in on proposal affecting parts of Pisgah and Nantahala national forests
7 days ago in Entertainment, Local, Native Advertising
Things to do in Asheville and WNC: Aug. 21-23 weekend events
Downtown After 5, Pigeon RiverFest, Hazy Hideaway, Asheville Film Festival, Leftover Salmon, outdoor programs and theater are among the weekend events across WNC
1 week ago in Arts & Culture, Business, Community, Local, Sports
Biltmore Championship Asheville unveils trophy, highlights local economic impact
The trophy for the upcoming Biltmore Championship Asheville golf tournament was unveiled today as preparations continue for the PGA TOUR event. Thousands of people are expected to come to the area for the tournament.
1 week ago in Health & Wellness, Local
Rural leaders push for hospital competition in WNC
Madison, Yancey and Clay County leaders, EMS officials and patients told state officials that distance, ambulance delays and limited specialty care are putting rural residents at risk
1 week ago in Entertainment, Music
After losing a friend and writing ‘Say So,’ Dan + Shay are back with the autobiographical ‘Young’
The lead single from Grammy Award-winning duo Dan + Shay's forthcoming album "Young" is a hard pivot from the wedding songs that make up so much of the country pair's discography.
1 week ago in World
Safari helicopter crashes in northern Kenya, killing 7 people, including 5 Americans
A safari helicopter crashed Wednesday morning in a remote part of northern Kenya, killing seven people, including five Americans, according to local police and the U.S. State Department.
1 week ago in Health & Wellness, Local
4 health systems compete for 92 hospital beds in WNC
UNC Health, AdventHealth, Novant and Mission offer competing plans as state officials consider how to expand hospital capacity
1 week ago in Crime & Safety, Local
Officials seek to capture female black bear that attacked Asheville resident
The North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission is making an effort to capture an adult female bear after she injured an Asheville resident in their home on Tuesday evening.
1 week ago in Crime & Safety, Local, Politics
Asheville mayor calls for vote to terminate Flock camera contract
Asheville Mayor Esther Manheimer has called for a City Council vote authorizing the termination of a city contract with Flock Safety, citing concerns from residents about privacy and security.
1 week ago in National
Election takeaways: Donalds joins historic field and progressive scores upset victory in Florida
As the long, contentious primary season nears its end, Democratic voters elevated another progressive Senate candidate in Florida, while President Donald Trump's chosen candidate in his adopted home state, Republican Rep. Byron Donalds, won the nomination to be the state's first Black governor.
1 week ago in Local
Bear reportedly enters Asheville-area home, swats at resident
The occupant was evaluated by EMS and taken for further evaluation
1 week ago in Local
Buncombe commissioners approve $1.6M indoor recreation center design
Board also backs Southeastern Container expansion, UNC Health hospital and Lennie’s Law
1 week ago in Arts & Culture, Community, Lifestyle, Local, Music, On The Town
New Asheville festival to celebrate historic neighborhoods through music, history and advocacy
The Legacy Neighborhoods Coalition Festival, which will be held at Memorial Stadium, is a new two-day festival celebrating the people and culture of five historic Asheville neighborhoods: Burton Street, East End/Valley Street, Emma, Shiloh and Southside.
1 week ago in Community, Local
Helene-damaged section of U.S. 176 near Saluda set for reconstruction
Reconstruction will require U.S. 176 to remain closed through late 2029. Interstate 26 will serve as a detour to access points on both sides of the closure.
1 week ago in National
Trump threatened to bomb Oman because he’s unhappy with country’s deal with Iran, officials say
U.S. President Donald Trump threatened to bomb Oman because he is unhappy the country is close to a deal with Iran to manage ship traffic through the Strait of Hormuz, two regional officials said Tuesday, a day after Trump leveled the threat.
1 week ago in Entertainment
Hayden Panettiere’s on-and-off boyfriend was at apartment where she died, police report says
Hayden Panettiere's on-and-off boyfriend Brian Hickersonand his brother Zach Hickerson were at the South Carolina apartment where the actor died over the weekend, according to a police report released Tuesday.
1 week ago in Crime & Safety, Local
Asheville police seek help locating teenage suspect in July shooting
The Asheville Police Department have requested assistance from the public with locating Elijah William Poore, 18, who has open warrants related to a July 24 shooting.
