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1 week ago in Arts & Culture, Business, Community, Holiday Guide, Local, Native Advertising, ZZZ App Top Stories

Local artists, historic charm meet at UpMarket Gallery in Asheville

Century-old Market Street buildings restored to create gallery, boutique and community spaces

Hometown Pro Wrestling

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

Wrestlers, fans unite for ‘Christmas for All’ in Asheville

Holiday-themed Hometown Pro Wrestling event promises live matches, celebrity appearances and charitable giving

1 week ago in National, Trending

Arctic air hits much of the US, bringing snow to some areas and very chilly temperatures to Florida

Some of this autumn's coldest weather yet is bearing down on the United States, enveloping the eastern two-thirds of the country in Arctic air on Monday and affecting millions of people.

1 week ago in National

ByHeart recalls all baby formula sold nationwide as infant botulism outbreak grows

ByHeart, a manufacturer of organic baby formula, recalled all of its products sold nationwide Tuesday, days after some batches were recalled in an expanding outbreak of infant botulism.

1 week ago in Entertainment, Music

Everything you need to know about the 2025 Latin Grammy Awards. Here’s how to watch

The 2025 Latin Grammy Awards are right around the corner, which means it is time to get those viewing party plans in action. Allow us to help.

1 week ago in Entertainment

Oprah Winfrey picks Ann Packer’s ‘Some Bright Nowhere’ for book club

Ann Packer's "Some Bright Nowhere," her first novel in a decade, is Oprah Winfrey's latest book club pick.

1 week ago in National

While Trump threatens controllers, US flight cancellations will drag on even after shutdown ends

Air travelers should expect worsening cancellations and delays this week even if the government shutdown ends, as the Federal Aviation Administration rolls out deeper cuts to flights at 40 major U.S. airports, officials said Monday.

1 week ago in Sports, Trending

MLB, sportsbooks cap bets on individual pitches in response to pitch-rigging scandal

Major League Baseball said its authorized gaming operators will cap bets on individual pitches at $200 and exclude them from parlays, a day after two Cleveland Guardians players were indicted and accused of rigging pitches at the behest of gamblers.

1 week ago in Local, ZZZ App Top Stories

Icy roads slow morning commute across Asheville area

Drivers report slick conditions on major routes and back roads from Asheville to higher elevations

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

School closings and delays in the Asheville area

Many schools in Western North Carolina have opted for delays or remote learning because of hazardous weather and travel conditions

1 week ago in Arts & Culture, Lifestyle, Local, ZZZ App Top Stories

‘Skeletown’ artist announces new art exhibit at BlackBird Frame & Art

Local artists John Nelson Batovsky and Jesse Lee have a new art exhibit on display at BlackBird Frame & Art. The installation, "Filthy Casual," will feature digitally-crafted artwork and tactile abstract pieces.

1 week ago in Arts & Culture, Entertainment, Lifestyle, Local, On The Town, ZZZ App Top Stories

‘Mallrats,’ ‘Clerks’ director Kevin Smith to appear at Asheville comic shop

Later this month, Kevin Smith, the acclaimed filmmaker, comedian and comic book writer, will be making an appearance at Comic Envy, a local North Asheville comic book shop, before a performance at the Orange Peel.

1 week ago in Crime & Safety, Local, ZZZ App Top Stories

Man injured in West Asheville apartment shooting

Police are investigating a Sunday afternoon shooting and ask anyone with information to come forward

1 week ago in Local, ZZZ App Top Stories

Winter storm hits WNC, causing power outages and road closures

Northern Buncombe, Macon and Jackson counties may see up to 2 inches of snow; travel advisory in effect

1 week ago in Local, ZZZ App Top Stories

Veterans Day events set across Asheville and WNC

Where to find ceremonies, parades and free events for veterans and families

1 week ago in Local, On The Town, Outdoors, ZZZ App Top Stories

Logging lawsuit: MountainTrue files illegal logging claim against Forest Service

Environmental nonprofit group MountainTrue and the Center for Biological Diversity have filed a joint lawsuit against the United States Forest Service for what they call illegal logging in the Nolichucky River Gorge.

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

Buncombe County launches $4.3M in park repairs after Helene

Designers, engineers and contractors begin work on long-term upgrades across several Asheville-area recreation sites

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

Trump pardons Giuliani and others in 2020 election plot

Former Western North Carolina Congressman Mark Meadows among Trump allies receiving federal pardon

1 week ago in Health & Wellness, Local, ZZZ App Top Stories

Hendersonville hospital launches self-service resource for veterans

Veterans and military families can now connect with housing, employment and mental health resources 24/7 inside AdventHealth

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

Biltmore Championship to bring PGA TOUR back to Asheville

Asheville’s first PGA TOUR event in more than 80 years is set for Sept. 17-20 at the Jack Nicklaus-designed The Cliffs at Walnut Cove

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3 hours ago in National

Respect and remembrance for Cheney from Bush, Biden and past vice presidents as Trump is excluded

They gathered at the Washington National Cathedral on Thursday — former presidents, vice presidents, sworn political foes and newfound friends — in a show of respect and remembrance for Dick Cheney, the consequential and polarizing vice president who became an acidic scold of President Donald Trump.

10 hours ago in Entertainment

Paris wax museum unveils new Diana figure in ‘revenge dress,’ decades after her death in the city

A wax museum in Paris on Thursday unveiled a new figure of the late Princess Diana depicted in a black dress that has come to be known as her " revenge dress," decades after her tragic death in the city.

10 hours ago in Lifestyle

Building an emergency fund can feel daunting, but these tips can help

Maybe your car broke down, your computer was stolen, or you had a surprise visit to urgent care. Emergencies are inevitable, but you can prepare to deal with them by building an emergency fund.

10 hours ago in Lifestyle

Preparing to study abroad requires knowing what might go wrong during and after the trip

Studying abroad can be challenging in unexpected ways. Experts say that's why students need to study up on not only safety precautions and cultural differences, but also the emotional shifts that may come with leaving home — and returning to it.

10 hours ago in Entertainment, Music

The Weeknd’s ‘After Hours ‘Til Dawn’ Tour grosses over $1 billion, Live Nation says

The Weeknd's lengthy tour, which launched in Philadelphia in July 2022 and runs through September 2026, has officially grossed $1.004 billion with approximately 7.55 million tickets sold across 153 tour dates, Live Nation said Thursday.

1 day ago in National

Melania Trump and Usha Vance are making an early holiday visit with North Carolina military families

Melania Trump and Usha Vance took their first trip together, spending time in North Carolina on Wednesday with service members and their families to show appreciation for their service and sacrifice as the holidays approach.

1 day ago in Entertainment

Brendan Fraser’s new horizons include ‘Rental Family’ and rental hedgehogs

Brendan Fraser has his first leading role since 2022's "The Whale", in "Rental Family," a Tokyo-set drama by the filmmaker Hikari. In it, Fraser plays a struggling actor who, out of desperation, takes a job with a small agency that hires out actors to fulfill roles in real people's lives.

1 day ago in Entertainment, Music

The 2025 Country Music Association Awards are almost here: How to watch

Excuse me, you look like you like... country award shows. And you're in luck: The 2025 Country Music Association Awards are here. So, what should you expect?

1 day ago in Lifestyle

Be Well: Breaking down fiber, the next food fad

U.S. consumers who have had their fill of finding protein added to everything from cereal to ice cream are about to meet the next big food fad: fiber.

2 days ago in National

Here’s what’s in the opioid settlement against OxyContin maker Purdue and the Sackler family

Members of the Sackler family who own OxyContin maker Purdue Pharma must pay billions of dollars to settle a flood of lawsuits over the harms of opioids, in a new deal formally approved by a federal bankruptcy judge on Tuesday.