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1 week ago in Olympics, Sports, Trending
US star Mikaela Shiffrin wins slalom to break 8-year Olympic drought
Mikaela Shiffrin's turbulent, 12-year Olympic journey came full circle Wednesday when she won the slalom by a massive 1.50 seconds to break her long medal drought at the Winter Games.
1 week ago in Crime & Safety, Local, ZZZ App Top Stories
Asheville man to spend more than decade in prison in trafficking cases
Judge imposes consecutive sentences and $1.25 million in fines following two investigations
1 week ago in Local, ZZZ App Top Stories
America250 event at Pack Library digs into Western North Carolina’s story
Daylong program in Asheville features historians, film screening and live readings focused on North Carolina’s past
1 week ago in Local, ZZZ App Top Stories
Buncombe commissioners OK tennis court project, FEMA funds
Nearly $1.4 million in FEMA money will help local agencies; lottery funds cover most of $1.5M school project
1 week ago in Community, Local, Photo, Politics, ZZZ App Top Stories
Asheville marks ‘National Day of Direct Action’ with pair of protests
A pair of political protests were held in Hendersonville and Asheville today as part of a "National Day of Direct Action."
1 week ago in Olympics, Sports
Defending champion Sweden out of Olympic medal contention in men’s curling after ‘horrible week’
Defending champion Sweden was eliminated from semifinal contention in the men's curling competition at the Winter Olympics with two matches to spare Tuesday after what skip Niklas Edin described as a "horrible week."
1 week ago in Entertainment
Madonna sends good luck message to American figure skater Amber Glenn at Olympics
Just before Glenn performed her short program at the Milan Cortina Olympics on Tuesday night, which is set to Madonna's song "Like a Prayer," she received a video from the "Queen of Pop" wishing her luck in the individual competition at the Winter Games.
1 week ago in Sports
Tiger Woods isn’t ruling out a return to the Masters. Ryder Cup captaincy also uncertain
Tiger Woods did not rule out a return to the Masters just under two months away, even as his immediate future appears to include just about everything but golf.
1 week ago in Entertainment, Music
Bruce Springsteen and E Street Band to launch ‘Land of Hope and Dreams’ US tour next month
The rock icon and the E Street Band announced Tuesday the launch of their "Land of Hope and Dreams" American tour starting March 31 in Minneapolis, kicking off a 20-date run that blends arena rock with a message centered on democracy, freedom and what Springsteen calls the defense of the American ideal.
1 week ago in National
Federal judge rules Kilmar Abrego Garcia can’t be re-detained by immigration authorities
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement cannot re-detain Kilmar Abrego Garcia because a 90-day detention period has expired and the government has no viable plan for deporting him, a federal judge ruled on Tuesday.
1 week ago in Community, Education, Lifestyle, Local, On The Town, ZZZ App Top Stories
5th annual Prom Dress Exchange offers free formal wear to kids in need
Anyone who has attended a high school prom can tell you that the dance can get expensive. Between tuxes, dresses, hair, makeup, tickets, dinner and more, showing out for high school's big night can be overwhelming. The Prom Dress Exchange is here to help.
1 week ago in Community, Education, Lifestyle, Local, On The Town, ZZZ App Top Stories
How to start a garden anywhere in Asheville: A beginner’s quick‑start
Plan now, plant soon. A small‑space quick‑start for Asheville: map sun, choose the right pots and mix, and set up containers so herbs and compact veggies are ready for spring.
1 week ago in Community, Education, Local, On The Town, Outdoors, Photo, Politics, ZZZ App Top Stories
‘ICE OUT’: T.C. Roberson High students walk out in ICE protest
Dozens of T.C. Roberson High School students took to Long Shoals Road today to protest ICE, the United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement agency.
1 week ago in Local, Outdoors, ZZZ App Top Stories
Near-record heat possible Friday in Asheville area
Rain likely late week, with colder temperatures and wintry mix this weekend
1 week ago in Local, Politics, ZZZ App Top Stories
Democrats lead early voting turnout in Buncombe County primary
More than 4,300 ballots cast; South Buncombe and Weaverville sites see highest turnout
Lunar New Year prayers, robots and festivities usher in the Year of the Horse
Traditional prayers, fireworks and fairs marked the Lunar New Year on Tuesday — alongside 21st-century humanoid robots. The activities ushered in the Year of the Horse, one of 12 animals in the Chinese zodiac, succeeding the Year of the Snake.
1 week ago in Lifestyle
How the rich pass on their wealth. And how you can too
Death and taxes may be inevitable. A big bill for your heirs is not. The rich have made an art of avoiding taxes and making sure their wealth passes down effortlessly to the next generation. But the tricks they use – to expedite payouts to heirs and avoid handing money to the government – can also work for people with far more modest estates.
1 week ago in National
Shooting at Rhode Island youth hockey game leaves 3 dead, including shooter, and 3 more wounded
A shooting during a Rhode Island youth hockey game left three people dead, including the shooter, and three more hospitalized Monday night in critical condition, authorities said.
1 week ago in Sports
Dolphins releasing star receiver Tyreek Hill in major roster cuts
The Dolphins released star receiver Tyreek Hill on Monday, ending the All-Pro's four-year tenure in Miami. Hill, who turns 32 on March 1, is recovering from a season-ending injury suffered in a game against the New York Jets on Sept. 29 that required surgery to repair significant damage to his left knee, including a torn anterior cruciate ligament.
1 week ago in World
Russian and Ukrainian officials meet in Geneva for US-brokered talks after almost 4 years of war
Delegations from Moscow and Kyiv met in Geneva on Tuesday for another round of U.S.-brokered peace talks, a week before the fourth anniversary of Russia's full-scale invasion of its neighbor.
