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3 weeks ago

Water main break disrupts service in Black Mountain

Crews work to repair line near golf course; residents may face outages for several hours

3 weeks ago

Canton, Clyde enact Stage 2 mandatory water restrictions

Nonessential water use banned as towns respond to developing water shortage

3 weeks ago

Woman pleads guilty to second-degree murder in West Asheville shooting

Jessica Barnes Ferland sentenced to more than 10 years in prison in death of Jaquan Bowen

3 weeks ago

Blue Ridge Parkway sections closed, but winter fun still possible

Visitors can hike and explore behind gates, but safety precautions are advised

3 weeks ago

CMS orders Mission Hospital to bring in independent consultant

Move follows serious safety incidents, including two patient deaths and measles exposure

3 weeks ago

Buncombe voters: Register today or risk missing the primary

Early voting begins Feb. 12; officials urge residents to confirm registration and voter ID now

3 weeks ago

Rail service to Asheville could have $1B economic impact, study says

State transportation officials say restoring rail service to Western North Carolina could support thousands of jobs and boost regional connectivity

3 weeks ago

High winds, snow and cold return to Asheville area on Friday

Advisories in effect across NC mountains as temperatures plunge overnight

3 weeks ago

Man charged with arson in Asheville motel fire

Vacant Mountaineer Inn damaged; suspect held without bond

3 weeks ago

Hendersonville police captain fired; SBI investigating

Internal complaint alleged misuse of off-duty employment, department says

3 weeks ago

Asheville area school closings and delays

Find out which schools are still being impacted by snow, ice and hazardous travel conditions

3 weeks ago

The well-meaning ‘Whistle’ is a bit of a whiff – 828reviewsNOW

We wouldn't say that "Whistle" blows, but it definitely doesn't sing. Corin Hardy's horror flick is a love song to its genre, but too much of a clunky retread of other "death curse" flicks to feel fresh. Read more in our review.

3 weeks ago

On I-40, a bridge rebuild makes room for bats

North Carolina transportation project incorporates bat habitats into new retaining wall in Pigeon River Gorge

3 weeks ago

N.C. Arboretum gets a Little Crafty with nature-based market

Following in the footsteps of the recent "Trolls: A Field Study" exhibit and partnering with the organizers behind The Big Crafty, the North Carolina Arboretum will host The Little Crafty, a nature-based craft show, this weekend.

3 weeks ago

High wind watch issued for Asheville area

Gusts up to 65 mph possible from Friday evening through Saturday, forecasters say

3 weeks ago

New emergency alert system launches in Buncombe County

Rave replaces CodeRED following cyberattack; sign-up information coming soon

3 weeks ago

Canton residents warned of water loss, service interruptions

Officials ask residents to report signs of leaks, including pooling water or unusually low pressure

3 weeks ago

Icy conditions prompt continuances for minor traffic, administrative cases

No “called and failed” orders will be issued for Thursday appearances, Buncombe County DA's office says

3 weeks ago

Things to do in Asheville & WNC: Feb. 6-8

This weekend, check out a play for Black History Month, have ice cream for breakfast or cheer for a puppy before the Super Bowl.

3 weeks ago

Fork & Dagger: Character Study turns literature into liquid art

West Asheville bar transforms famous titles into thoughtful, well-crafted cocktails

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Hillary Clinton is testifying as part of the House investigation into Jeffrey Epstein

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Former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton is testifying before U.S. House lawmakers in New York on Thursday as part of a congressional investigation into convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, starting off two days of depositions that will also include former President Bill Clinton.

16 minutes ago in National

Memorial services for Jesse Jackson begin at Chicago headquarters of his civil rights organization

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Cross-country memorial services for the Rev. Jesse Jackson Sr. are set to begin Thursday in Chicago, the city the late civil rights leader called home.

17 minutes ago in Entertainment

Park Chan-wook will lead the Cannes Film Festival jury, will be the 1st Korean in the role

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Park Chan-wook, the Korean filmmaker of "Oldboy" and "No Other Choice," will head the jury at the 79th Cannes Film Festival, festival organizers announced Thursday.

1 day ago in Entertainment, Music

Phil Collins, Lauryn Hill, INXS, Iron Maiden, Luther Vandross and Shakira get Rock Hall nominations

Phil Collins, Mariah Carey, Lauryn Hill, INXS, Iron Maiden, Luther Vandross and Shakira are some the 2026 nominees for induction into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, a wide net that includes rap, metal, R&B, hip-hop, Britpop, blues rock and pop.

1 day ago in National, Trending

Takeaways from Trump’s address: Sales mode on economy, heavy on patriotism, dark turn on Democrats

President Donald Trump started in sales mode, using his State of the Union address to deliver an upbeat vision of the U.S. economy. But that portrayal collides with the sentiment of Americans who remain anxious about their finances and feel they haven't benefited from Trump's policies.

1 day ago in Lifestyle

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2 days ago in Entertainment

Robert Carradine, ‘Revenge of the Nerds’ and ‘Lizzie McGuire’ star, dies at 71

Robert Carradine, the youngest of his prolific Hollywood family and whose biggest hit was the 1984 comedy "Revenge of the Nerds," has died at 71. In a Tuesday statement to news outlets, his family said he lived with bipolar disorder for two decades and died by suicide.

2 days ago in National

Waymo’s robotaxis now being dispatched in 10 major U.S. markets with expansion in Texas and Florida

Waymo will begin dispatching its robotaxis in four more cities in Texas and Florida, expanding the territory covered by its fleet of self-driving cars to 10 major U.S. metropolitan markets.

3 days ago in Entertainment, Trending

Rob Reiner’s son pleads not guilty to murder in the killing of his parents

Nick Reiner, the 32-year-old son of Hollywood luminary Rob Reiner and Michele Singer Reiner, pleaded not guilty Monday to two counts of first-degree murder more than two months after their deaths, denying for the first time that he fatally stabbed his parents.

3 days ago in National

Armed man shot and killed after entering secure perimeter of Mar-a-Lago, Secret Service says

An armed man entered the secure perimeter of Mar-a-Lago, President Donald Trump's resort in Palm Beach, Florida, before being shot and killed early Sunday morning, according to a spokesman for the U.S. Secret Service. Although Trump often spends weekends at his resort, he was at the White House when the breach occurred around 1:30 a.m.