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7 hours ago in Sports

Cease, bullpen combine on 3-hitter in AL’s 4-0 win, first All-Star shutout since 2013

Dylan Cease started a parade of pitchers that shut down a slew of baseball's best batters in a display of the pitching dominance that rules the sport. "I thought before the game about starting with a changeup and I thought it would be funny," he said.

1 day ago in Sports

Baseball’s All-Stars don’t like MLB’s salary cap proposal but say there’s time to find a deal

Paul Skenes, Juan Soto and Bryce Harper are among baseball's All-Stars who say players will never agree to a salary cap but maintain there's plenty of time to avoid a conflict that could shorten the 2027 season.

1 day ago in Sports

Jazz guard Trey Alexander taken from court on stretcher in NBA Summer League game

Utah Jazz guard Trey Alexander was taken from the court on stretcher Monday night after appearing to injure his side on a drive to the basket in an NBA Summer League game against the Chicago Bulls.

1 day ago in Sports

Jordan Walker spoils Philly’s Kyle Schwarber party, rallies to win Home Run Derby

Jordan Walker wore his Cardinals hat backward, chewed a big wad of bubble gum and wore the top of his jersey splayed open as he dug in for his final Home Run Derby swing.

2 days ago in Community, Education, Local, Sports

UNC Asheville unveils conceptual designs for tennis courts, campus upgrades

The University of North Carolina Asheville has released conceptual images for several campus improvement projects, including building renovations, an ADA-accessible library entrance and new on-campus tennis courts.

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1 day ago in National

An experimental Alzheimer’s drug shows some promise as researchers hunt new approaches

An experimental drug might help slow early Alzheimer's disease in a markedly different way than today's treatments — by lowering levels of a brain protein called tau, researchers reported Tuesday.

1 day ago in National

Darline Graham Nordone, sister of Lindsey Graham, chosen to fulfill remainder of his US Senate term

Lindsey Graham's sister, Darline Graham Nordone, has been named as his temporary replacement in the U.S. Senate after his unexpected death over the weekend.

6 days ago in National

El Nino powers up as forecasters predict historic strength and a rainier winter for the US South

An intensifying El Nino, nature's heat-releasing thermostat that spikes global temperatures, is heading to historically strong levels, the U.S. National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration said Thursday.

7 days ago in National

Judge orders E. Jean Carroll be paid $5.8M in Trump sex abuse and defamation case; Trump appeals

The writer E. Jean Carroll can collect $5.8 million held in escrow since a jury found that President Donald Trump sexually abused and defamed her, a federal judge ruled Wednesday. Trump's lawyers immediately appealed to stop the payment.

1 week ago in National

Oil prices rise, and stocks fall worldwide after Trump says ceasefire with Iran is ‘over’

Oil prices are rising, and stock markets are falling worldwide Wednesday after President Donald Trump raised doubts about the temporary truce in the war with Iran.

Lifestyle

21 hours ago in Arts & Culture, Community, Lifestyle, Local, On The Town

Asheville Film Festival announces lineup for second annual short film showcase

The second annual Asheville Film Festival will bring over 60 short films from all over the world to the Asheville Masonic Temple this August.

1 day ago in Lifestyle

People have been fermenting food for millennia. Here’s why more people are focused on gut health now

More people are focusing on their gut health, as fibermaxxing goes mainstream, colorectal cancer rises among young adults and personalized gut microbiome treatments become increasingly popular.

1 day ago in Lifestyle

What injured athletes can teach us about recovery and resilience

Serious injuries and medical conditions disrupt people's daily routines and can impact their confidence and sense of identity. Elite athletes know the challenges from an injury that sidelines them from their sport, requires physical rehabilitation and leaves their ability to return to competition in doubt.

6 days ago in Arts & Culture, Community, Lifestyle, Local, Music, On The Town

Terpsicorps returns to Asheville with MANNA FoodBank partnership

The Terpsicorps Theatre of Dance, a local arts nonprofit, will soon stage its 2026 show, "AscenDANCE," bringing dancers from all over the world to Asheville for a season co-benefiting MANNA FoodBank.

7 days ago in Arts & Culture, Entertainment, Lifestyle, Local, Perspectives

Best movies of 2026 so far: Our top 10 and honorable mentions

The year is already halfway over, which means there has never been a better time to check out the 2026 movies you may have missed. Read our list of the 10 best flicks of 2026... so far.

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1 day ago in Entertainment, Music, Trending

Jay-Z show at Yankee Stadium delayed for hours after fans without tickets rush entrances

A Jay-Z concert at Yankee Stadium was delayed for hours Sunday night after hundreds of fans without tickets tried to push their way into the show, forcing the iconic New York City stadium to temporarily close entrances before the rapper could take the stage after midnight.

5 days ago in Trending, World

Charles hosted Prince Harry and family for first time in years as they try to repair a family rift

King Charles III hosted Prince Harry and met with his family for the first time in years Friday as they try to repair a rift that has persisted since his youngest son and wife quit royal life and moved to America six years ago.

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48 minutes ago in Local, Native Advertising

Major I-26 closure planned overnight Wednesday near Asheville Regional Airport

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NCDOT says westbound traffic will be stopped for several hours during construction operations

1 hour ago in Asheville History, Business, Local

Asheville seeks public input on Biltmore Village recovery project after Tropical Storm Helene

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Biltmore Village

Community meeting July 22 will help shape streetscape improvements focused on sidewalks, accessibility and historic preservation

2 hours ago in Local, Politics

North Carolina trafficking survivors urge Tillis to oppose Blanche nomination

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Sen. Thom Tillis, R-N.C., heads to the chamber following a closed-door meeting with fellow Republicans, at the Capitol in Washington, Tuesday, June 2, 2026. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite)

Letter to the North Carolina senator raises concerns about DOJ independence and the handling of records tied to Jeffrey Epstein

4 hours ago in Housing, Local

Asheville Helene survivor gets new home through Renew NC program

The program helped Velman Chapman rebuild after insurance denied her claim; hundreds more Buncombe County applications remain active

4 hours ago in Local, Native Advertising, Restoration & Clean Up Service Expert

8 common summer home issues that can lead to costly repairs

What to watch for as heat, humidity and storms put added stress on your home

Entertainment

4 hours ago in Arts & Culture, Entertainment, Local, Music, Native Advertising

Black Mountain Blues Experience announces 2026 lineup

BLACK MOUNTAIN, N.C (828newsNOW) — The blues will return to downtown Black Mountain in September with a three-day music event…

7 hours ago in Entertainment, Music

Latin and country surge in the US as more music is being streamed than ever before

Halfway through 2026, a few music, film and TV streaming trends have become clear, according to Luminate's 2026 Midyear Report, which was released Wednesday. Notably, more music is being streamed than ever before, both in the U.S. and globally.

7 hours ago in Entertainment

Tom Cruise and IShowSpeed join the World Cup closing ceremony’s cast

A wide array of performers, from actor Tom Cruise to streamer IShowSpeed, will help close out the World Cup, FIFA announced Tuesday.

1 day ago in Entertainment, Music, Trending

Jay-Z show at Yankee Stadium delayed for hours after fans without tickets rush entrances

A Jay-Z concert at Yankee Stadium was delayed for hours Sunday night after hundreds of fans without tickets tried to push their way into the show, forcing the iconic New York City stadium to temporarily close entrances before the rapper could take the stage after midnight.

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