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1 week ago in Asheville History, Local
Tombstone Tales: A Revolutionary War veteran’s grave in Mitchell County tells a WNC story for July Fourth
At Kona Baptist Church Cemetery, a memorial to George Silver carries the story of American independence into the Toe River Valley and a family legacy deeply rooted in Western North Carolina.
1 week ago in Local, ZZZ App Top Stories
Asheville’s July 4 event features fireworks, live music, road closures
Classic cars, dock diving dogs and local marketplace part of South Slope festivities
1 week ago in Local, Politics, ZZZ App Top Stories
Buncombe County invites public to learn about elections before November 2026 vote
Residents can meet Elections Director Corinne Duncan, learn about becoming a poll observer and apply for a key elections position before the Nov. 3, 2026, general election
1 week ago in Food & Drink, Local, ZZZ App Top Stories
Skip the heat: Easy Fourth of July recipes for a no-stress cookout
From no-cook salads to grill-ready favorites, here are crowd-pleasing dishes that won’t overheat your kitchen
1 week ago in Local, Native Advertising, ZZZ App Top Stories
Permanent repairs begin on Helene-damaged Green River Cove Road in Polk County
NCDOT begins $23.2 million reconstruction project following catastrophic storm damage; full completion expected in 2029
1 week ago in Crime & Safety, Local, ZZZ App Top Stories
Patrons restrain armed man at Black Mountain restaurant, police say
The 76-year-old suspect is charged after allegedly threatening people inside the Trailhead Restaurant and returning with a firearm
1 week ago in Local, ZZZ App Top Stories
Buncombe, Asheville fire officials share July 4 fireworks safety tips
North Carolina Forest Service join local officials in reminding Asheville area residents that many fireworks are illegal and can spark fires
1 week ago in Local, ZZZ App Top Stories
Longtime Asheville planning leader Steph Monson Dahl retiring in August
City officials praise her role in post-Helene recovery planning and community engagement
1 week ago in Crime & Safety, Local, ZZZ App Top Stories
Death in Riceville house fire ruled homicide, investigators say
Preliminary autopsy results led detectives to open a criminal investigation after a man was found dead during a June 30 fire
1 week ago in Sports
Alex Ovechkin declares ‘I’m back!’ and re-signs with Capitals to return for a 22nd NHL season
Alex Ovechkin is not ready to skate away from the NHL, not yet, and now he gets a chance to make his career goal-scoring record even more difficult to break.
1 week ago in Entertainment, Trending
The best movies of 2026 so far, from ‘Project Hail Mary’ to ‘Rose of Nevada’
It's been a curiously seesawing first six months. The movies have been dominated as much by 26-year-old YouTuber-turned-filmmaker Curry Barker as they have 79-year-old Steven Spielberg.
1 week ago in National
Couple charged with felonies for Empire State Building climb-turned-proposal
A skyscraper-scaling daredevil told police that he and his girlfriend climbed the Empire State Building's antenna and unfurled a banner about love and peace because he wanted to "do something special" for their engagement, prosecutors said Thursday at the couple's arraignment on felony reckless endangerment, burglary and other charges.
1 week ago in Crime & Safety, Local, ZZZ App Top Stories
Asheville teen shot in Hendersonville fast-food parking lot
Police say 15-year-old was shot late Tuesday night; no arrests have been made
1 week ago in Crime & Safety, Local, ZZZ App Top Stories
Swannanoa death reclassified as homicide; BCSO seeks silver Nissan Rogue in case
Investigators say autopsy findings are not consistent with a vehicle-versus-pedestrian crash
1 week ago in Local, Native Advertising, ZZZ App Top Stories
Asheville heat alert: Where to cool off this Fourth of July weekend
From Sliding Rock and the French Broad River to Asheville Mall and movie theaters, here’s where to escape dangerous heat across Western North Carolina
1 week ago in Food & Drink, Local, ZZZ App Top Stories
Fork & Dagger: Bouchon brings authentic French dining to East Asheville
A cozy cottage setting, classic French flavors and excellent service make this Haw Creek restaurant worth the trip
1 week ago in Local, ZZZ App Top Stories
New NC law throws Buncombe County property taxes into uncertainty
Commissioners must decide whether to use older property values or revise the county's tax rate following new legislation
2 weeks ago in National
The Onion’s new parody of Alex Jones’ Infowars starts with $100,000 to Sandy Hook families
The satirical news site The Onion isn't waiting to take possession of Infowars to launch a parody of Alex Jones ' conspiracy platform. More than a year after first trying to buy Infowars, The Onion on Thursday will debut a send-up under its own website with plans to give some of the revenue to families of the victims in the Sandy Hook Elementary School shooting.
2 weeks ago in National
US employers pull back on hiring in June amid elevated inflation, global turmoil
U.S. employers slowed hiring last month and added only 57,000 jobs, less than half the previous month's total and a sign companies still have a cautious economic outlook.
2 weeks ago in Sports
Taylor Fritz wins match and style points at Wimbledon. De Minaur also advances
A well-dressed Taylor Fritz impressed again at Wimbledon on Thursday, beating compatriot Patrick Kypson 6-2, 6-2, 7-5 to reach the third round as Princess Kate visited the All England Club.
