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

APD announces ‘Speed a Little. Lose a Lot.’ traffic safety program

The Asheville Police Department is joining agencies across North Carolina in the "Speed a Little. Lose a Lot." traffic safety campaign. The North Carolina Governor's Highway Safety Program will run from Monday, March 30 to Sunday, April 5.

Charles D. Owen Park in Swannanoa after sustaining damage from Tropical Storm Helene.

2 weeks ago in Local, Outdoors, ZZZ App Top Stories

Community invited to help reimagine storm-damaged Owen Park

Residents can share ideas tonight as Buncombe County begins two-phase rebuilding plan

McDowell County Emergency Management

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

Crews battle multiple wildfires in Asheville area

Jumping Branch Fire, the largest active blaze, reaches 175 acres as drought conditions fuel fire danger

Huey Magoo's President and CEO Andy Howard

2 weeks ago in Business, Local, ZZZ App Top Stories

Huey Magoo’s expands footprint with Weaverville opening

Fast-casual chicken chain expands in Western North Carolina with community-focused franchise owners

At Wild Birds Unlimited, Martha Rollefson helps customers choose feeders, seed and strategies to attract birds.

2 weeks ago in Business, Local, People at Work, ZZZ App Top Stories

People at Work: Asheville bird shop worker shares tips for backyard wildlife

Martha Rollefson helps customers choose feeders, seed and strategies to attract birds

2 weeks ago in Asheville History, Native Advertising, ZZZ App Top Stories

Strangeville: The murder that haunts Tryon Theatre

A 1953 murder inside Tryon Theatre remains unsolved. Today, many locals believe the former manager’s spirit still lingers inside the historic building.

2 weeks ago in Arts & Culture, Community, Entertainment, Lifestyle, Local, ZZZ App Top Stories

Mountain movie palaces: Tryon Theatre, Tryon, N.C.

Tryon Theatre is the first subject of "Mountain Movie Palaces," our new miniseries spotlighting the independent movie theaters of small Western North Carolina communities. Read about what makes the little theater so special to its small town.

2 weeks ago in Local, ZZZ App Top Stories

Thousands gather in Asheville for third ‘No Kings’ rally

Demonstration draws large crowd downtown as part of regional protests

2 weeks ago in Asheville History, Local, Native Advertising, ZZZ App Top Stories

Tombstone Tales: President Lincoln’s bodyguard in Asheville

A Civil War captain known around Asheville for his faith and his stories left behind a life that still resonates.

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

Hikes of WNC: Bull Mountain Trail

Bull Mountain Trail may seem like a simple, unassuming walk, but there is magic to be found for those looking closely. Read our hiking guide for more.

2 weeks ago in Local, Outdoors, ZZZ App Top Stories

Brush fire reported near Rumbling Bald in Lake Lure

Fire crews respond to blaze between Cattail Road and Kings Drive; residents urged to avoid the area

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

Wildfires grow in Asheville area as red flag warning hits

Nix Creek, Poplar and Tarkiln Ridge fires continue to burn; road and trail closures in place

2 weeks ago in Health & Wellness, Local, Native Advertising, ZZZ App Top Stories

Love, sacrifice: Asheville couple’s kidney transplant journey

'She gave me my life back:' Spouse’s life-saving gift brings health improvements and unexpected personal changes

2 weeks ago in National

A 14-year-old running for governor is the first teen to get on Vermont’s general election ballot

Looking back, gubernatorial candidate Dean Roy says his political ambitions started in the eighth grade. And by that he means, last year. After working as a legislative page at the Vermont Statehouse, the 14-year-old freshman at Stowe High School now has his sights set on the corner office.

2 weeks ago in Lifestyle

Having a conversation and creating best practices for your child’s social media use

In a pivotal moment that underscored how powerful and immersive social platforms can be for children and teens, a jury in California this week found both Meta and YouTube liable for mental health harms to kids using their services.

2 weeks ago in Sports, Trending

Tom Brady says he’s weighed coming out of retirement, but the NFL doesn’t like the idea

Tom Brady revealed in an interview released on Thursday that he considered coming out of retirement, but the National Football League wasn't particularly receptive to the idea.

2 weeks ago in National, Trending

Savannah Guthrie to return to ‘Today’ on April 6 after mother’s disappearance

After a two-month absence sparked by her 84-year-old mother's apparent abduction, Savannah Guthrie will return to NBC's "Today" show next month, saying in an interview that aired Friday "joy will be my protest."

2 weeks ago in Local, Politics, ZZZ App Top Stories

No Kings protests planned across Asheville area this weekend

Organizers expect strong turnout across mountain communities amid national demonstrations

2 weeks ago in Local, Native Advertising, ZZZ App Top Stories

Federal approval clears way for next phase of I-26 Connector in Asheville

Review finds no significant new environmental impacts as construction on northern section moves forward

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3 days ago in Entertainment

Gene Simmons of Kiss visits Detroit Rock City to open new restaurant location

Gene Simmons visited Detroit Rock City on Thursday to celebrate the grand opening of a restaurant co-founded by him and his Kiss bandmate, Paul Stanley.

3 days ago in National

Soaring gas prices leads to biggest monthly inflation spike in four years in March

The largest monthly jump in gas prices in six decades caused a sharp spike in inflation in March, creating major challenges for the inflation-fighters at the Federal Reserve and heightening the political challenges of rising costs for the White House.

4 days ago in Entertainment

Pink to host the 2026 Tony Awards on June 7 at Radio City Music Hall

The Tony Awards have turned to a singer with a reputation for a high-energy, physical live show to be the next telecast host — Pink. The three-time Grammy Award winner will make her debut as MC for the awards on June 7 at its familiar home of Radio City Music Hall.

4 days ago in Entertainment, Music

Thousands of fans gather as BTS launches world tour in South Korea

A huge crowd of BTS fans packed into a stadium near Seoul on Thursday to see the K-pop supergroup kick off their long-awaited world tour.

4 days ago in Entertainment, Music

Megan Moroney, Miranda Lambert and Ella Langley lead 2026 ACM Awards nominations dominated by women

Megan Moroney leads the 2026 Academy of Country Music Awards with nine nominations. That includes a first-time nomination for the top prize of the night, entertainer of the year, as well as director and artist-songwriter of the year. She's also received her third consecutive nominations for female artist and visual media of the year.

4 days ago in Lifestyle

Travelers face higher costs and fewer flight options as jet fuel prices swing

A new reality is setting in for travelers worldwide: rising fees, fewer flight options and difficult decisions about whether a trip is worth the cost.

5 days ago in Entertainment

Kevin Hart and Jason Kelce are among the celebrity caddies at Augusta National’s Par 3 Contest

Comedian Kevin Hart captured the mood of the Par 3 Contest at Augusta National when he showed up as Bryson DeChambeau's caddie — and sounded ready to take over the rest of the operation if need be.

5 days ago in Entertainment, Trending

‘Ketamine Queen’ gets 15 years in prison for selling Matthew Perry the drugs that killed him

A federal judge on Wednesday handed down a sentence of 15 years in prison to a woman who pleaded guilty to selling "Friends" star Matthew Perry the ketamine that killed him in 2023.

5 days ago in Entertainment

‘Mormon Wives’ star Taylor Frankie Paul can’t have unsupervised visits with toddler son, court rules

Taylor Frankie Paul, a star of "The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives," cannot spend unsupervised time with her 2-year-old son due to a history of volatile behavior directed at the boy's father while kids were present, a Utah court commissioner ruled Tuesday.

5 days ago in Entertainment

Former Migos rapper Offset is stable after being shot outside a Florida casino, spokesperson says

The rapper Offset, a former member of the influential hip-hop trio Migos, was shot outside a Florida casino and was in stable condition, a spokesperson said Tuesday.