1 week ago in World

Italy’s foreign minister says divers found bodies of 4 Italians dead in Maldives sea cave

Italy's Foreign Ministry said Monday that rescuers have located the bodies of four Italian divers deep inside an underwater cave in an atoll in the Maldives, four days after they were reported missing.

1 week ago in Lifestyle, Trending

Summer travelers who relied on Spirit Airlines may struggle to find budget alternatives

Days after Spirit Airlines shut down in the middle of the night, a lawyer for the defunct budget carrier stood before a bankruptcy judge and apologized to the price-conscious customers who might struggle to find affordable flights in its absence.

1 week ago in Local, ZZZ App Top Stories

Buncombe County sees surge in tax revenue, stable spending

County revenues climb 7.5% as capital projects and solid waste costs continue to grow

1 week ago in Local, Native Advertising, ZZZ App Top Stories

NCDOT launches Facebook page for I-26 Connector updates

Drivers can track construction progress, road closures and traffic changes tied to Asheville’s massive interstate project

1 week ago in Local, Outdoors, ZZZ App Top Stories

Pisgah National Forest still recovering months after Helene devastation

Federal officials say downed trees, damaged roads and watershed impacts continue to challenge restoration efforts

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

Supporting southern artists: Local LGBTQ+ nonprofit plans collaborative fundraiser

The Campaign for Southern Equality has planned a multi-disciplinary, interactive community arts fundraiser at the Grey Eagle. Proceeds from the June 25 event will go to support LGBTQ+ artists.

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

Mountain movie palaces: Smoky Mountain Cinema, Waynesville, NC

Smoky Mountain Cinema is an independent, three-screen movie theater tucked in the corner of a Waynesville shopping center. Despite its modest size, the theater is run with a colossal amount of experience.

2 weeks ago in Eye Care Expert, Health & Wellness, Local, ZZZ App Top Stories

Why is preventive eye care so important?

Experts urge regular exams, UV protection and healthy habits to detect eye disease early

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

Asheville seeks public input on major housing recovery funding shift

Proposal would boost storm recovery housing program from $3M to $22.2M

2 weeks ago in Business, Food & Drink, Health & Wellness, ZZZ App Top Stories

Farm report highlights recovery, rising costs in year after Helene

Asheville area food system shows resilience amid ongoing economic pressure

2 weeks ago in Health & Wellness, Local, Native Advertising

Why Strength Training Is Essential for Long-Term Health

Building muscle isn’t just for athletes. Experts say strength training supports healthy aging, mobility, and everyday energy.

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

Asheville police arrest suspect in east Asheville shooting

Two people were wounded in the May 14 gunfire, including one victim who remains in critical condition

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

Lake Lure reopens as Gov. Stein praises WNC recovery efforts

Town leaders say restoration of the lake signals new hope for tourism, businesses and residents

2 weeks ago in Asheville History, Local, Native Advertising

Strangeville: Why Thomas Wolfe testified in a Yancey County murder trial

The Asheville author testified in a Yancey County murder trial after witnessing a Burnsville confrontation one week before a deadly shooting.

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

Fairview killings timeline: From welfare checks to murder charges

The homicide investigation continues to unfold after a family was found dead inside their home earlier this month

2 weeks ago in Community, Lifestyle, Local, On The Town, Outdoors, ZZZ App Top Stories

6 public pools splash back to Asheville for Memorial Day weekend

Six public pools in Buncombe County will open for the season next weekend, just in time for the Memorial Day holiday.

2 weeks ago in Business, Community, Education, Local, On The Town, ZZZ App Top Stories

Brand-new Burlington opens on Tunnel Road, donates to Haw Creek Elementary

Burlington, a national off-price retailer, has opened a new store on Tunnel Road in Asheville. During the ribbon cutting, store staff presented Haw Creek Elementary School with a check for $5,000.

2 weeks ago in Sports

Gotterup posts lowest score and Scheffler survives rough start in wind-swept PGA Championship

Chris Gotterup had enough Jersey toughness to handle the cold wind and treacherous greens Friday in the PGA Championship and then poured it on at the end with three straight birdies, giving him a 5-under 65 for the low round of the tournament.

2 weeks ago in Entertainment, Music

New Wings exhibit traces Paul McCartney’s reinvention as husband, father and bandleader

The largest collection of Paul McCartney's personal artifacts ever publicly displayed is part of a new exhibit at the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame centering on his life after The Beatles.

2 weeks ago in Entertainment

Bam! Pow! Krakoom! The everlasting allure of the American comic book

Pick one up. Be seduced by its glossy cover. Gaze upon the impossibly muscular body clad in a skin-tight suit. Our hero or heroine will surely be soaring, shouting, blasting a villain into next week. They are ridiculous. They are addictively great. Comic books, of the superhero variety, are 100% American.