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2 weeks ago

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

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

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

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

Asheville City SC returns to Greenwood Field with unified USL vision

Club highlights integrated performance system, expanded health partnerships and community focus

2 weeks ago

Rep. Chuck Edwards faces House ethics investigation over harassment allegations

North Carolina Republican says he welcomes investigation, denies allegations of harassment and hostile work environment

2 weeks ago

Hot, humid stretch ahead for Asheville area as highs push toward 90

Forecasters say warm, humid pattern will build through early next week before late-week cold front brings rain chances

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Lake Lure to lure over 800 visitors for Memorial Day beach reopening

Nearly 20 months after Tropical Storm Helene devastated the lakeside town, Lake Lure is poised to celebrate its grand reopening over Memorial Day.

2 weeks ago

5 warning signs your home may have hidden water damage

Small issues can point to bigger problems if they’re left unchecked.

2 weeks ago

Loving held without bond in Buncombe triple homicide case

Prosecutors say Devan Loving and teen co-defendant admitted involvement

2 weeks ago

Family mourns as Star Grant appears in Buncombe courtroom

Prosecutors say victims were shot and stabbed as grieving relatives gather for Star Grant’s first court appearance

2 weeks ago

UPDATE: Spruce Hill shooting suspect still at large, APD requests help

One day later, a suspect in the shooting of two individuals at Spruce Hill Apartments is still on the loose. The Asheville Police Department is asking for assistance from the public in locating the suspect.

2 weeks ago

Fork & Dagger: Corner Kitchen delivers a Mother’s Day meal worth the wait

Despite the holiday crowds, the beloved farm-to-table restaurant delivered attentive service, relaxed vibes and dishes that mostly lived up to its reputation

2 weeks ago

First court hearing set for teen charged in Fairview killings

16-year-old Star Grant faces adult murder charges after extradition from Tennessee

2 weeks ago

Things to do in Asheville and WNC: May 15-17

Looking for events in the Asheville area this weekend? From Latin Dance Night in downtown Asheville to ballet, live music, art shows, outdoor movies and bike festivals, there are plenty of ways to enjoy the weekend across Western North Carolina.

2 weeks ago

Public calls on PVC pipe manufacturer to clean up French Broad River

Concerned members of the community gathered at Riverside Rhapsody Beer Company last night to discuss the environmental impact PVC pipes from IPEX Inc. have had on the French Broad River after Tropical Storm Helene.

2 weeks ago

Star Grant returned to Buncombe County in triple homicide case

Teen charged as adult; co-defendant expected to be extradited later this week

2 weeks ago

Asheville OKs real-time police intelligence center despite public backlash

Residents waited nearly six hours to speak as council moved forward with controversial surveillance funding

2 weeks ago

Asheville City Schools among districts affected in Canvas data breach

Instructure confirms unauthorized access, says student learning data was not compromised

2 weeks ago

Council rejects Caribou Road rezoning for 100-unit Shiloh housing project

Vote follows lengthy public hearing over density, traffic and neighborhood compatibility

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2 hours ago in National

A large fire has erupted at an apartment complex in Dallas

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Firefighters battled a large fire that erupted Thursday at an apartment complex in Dallas, where debris from one collapsed building lay heaped on the ground while flames and black smoke billowed into the sky. Neighbors reported hearing a loud boom like an explosion.

9 hours ago in Lifestyle

Why your co-worker might be listening to music tuned to 432 hertz

Music recorded in 432 hertz (cycles per second) is taking off on social media platforms and music streaming services, where users can find an increasing number of tracks and playlists employing the alternate tuning, everything from meditation soundscapes to reggae songs recorded by Ziggy Marley.

9 hours ago in National

Justice Department opens investigation into E. Jean Carroll, who accused Trump of assault: AP source

The Justice Department has opened an investigation into whether E. Jean Carroll, the longtime advice columnist who has said Donald Trump sexually assaulted her in a Manhattan department store 30 years ago, lied during the course of civil litigation against the Republican president, according to a person familiar with the matter.

1 day ago in Lifestyle

Independent bookstores are multiplying, although many people still think they’re dying out

Allison Hill, CEO of the American Booksellers Association, is used to strangers expressing sympathy when they learn what she does for a living. "It's all so funny," she says. "When I tell them I run the trade association for independent stores, they'll say, 'It's just so sad that they're disappearing.'

1 day ago in Entertainment, Trending

Matthew Perry’s assistant gets more than 3 years in prison for central role in his ketamine death

Matthew Perry's live-in personal assistant, who had a central role in the "Friends" star's descent into ketamine addiction and injected him with the fatal dose of the drug, was sentenced Wednesday to three years and five months in prison.

1 day ago in Entertainment, Music

The Chicks announce intimate ‘Taking the Long Way’ 20th Anniversary Tour. ‘This is our lives’

Call it a comeback, a crossover moment, or both. Twenty years ago, The Chicks released their blockbuster 2006 album "Taking the Long Way" — their first full-length after the country music industry turned their backs on them — and one of the biggest of their career.

2 days ago in Entertainment

What tastes like a Korean pancake and is purple all over? An Oreo inspired by K-pop group BTS

Oreo is teaming up with K-pop supergroup BTS for a bit of marketing dynamite that capitalizes on consumers' growing interest in global flavors.

2 days ago in Entertainment

Scripps National Spelling Bee guide: How to watch, who the notable spellers are, rules and prizes

The best young spellers in the English language are competing at the Scripps National Spelling Bee this week, continuing a more than century-old tradition. The three-day competition began Tuesday and concludes Thursday night.

2 days ago in Entertainment

Jim Henson’s Creature Shop opens for tours. Here’s what’s inside the once-hidden puppet studio

Deep in a cavernous New York City warehouse, the artisans behind some of the world's most beloved children's characters have been fashioning costumes and puppets for years in relative anonymity. Now Jim Henson's Creature Shop, the workshop founded by the legendary creator of the Muppets, is drawing back the curtain.

2 days ago in Lifestyle

You should be dancing, yeah. Moving to music offers all kinds of benefits as you age

Moving to music is one of the best ways to stay healthy. Medical professionals say it doesn't matter if it's Western line dancing, ballroom steps, salsa, tap, Zumba at the gym, or with a group