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20 hours ago in Sports

Hurricanes thriving in high-pressure playoff settings as Stanley Cup Final shifts West for Game 3

The Carolina Hurricanes have spent months regrouping quickly after losses and they have proven unshaken by the challenge of playing in hostile arenas or in next-goal-wins extra time.

20 hours ago in Sports, Trending

Bears say they are moving forward with Northwest Indiana location for new stadium

The Chicago Bears are looking to build a stadium in Northwest Indiana after a proposal to provide financial incentives for the NFL team to build its new home in Illinois stalled in the state legislature.

2 days ago in Sports

NBA bans two fans for life after one runs onto court during Game 1, attempts selfie with Wemby

The NBA banned two people for life from its arenas on Thursday, after one of them was arrested shortly after running onto the court during Game 1 of the NBA Finals and appearing to take a selfie next to San Antonio star Victor Wembanyama.

2 days ago in Community, Lifestyle, Local, Sports

Asheville Tourists fans turn backpacks into care packages for veterans

Asheville is home to a large community of veterans, but many are in need of support. Yesterday, Asheville Tourists fans enacted "Operation Packs for Patriots," a volunteer event where participants assembled care packages on behalf of local veteran nonprofits.

2 days ago in Sports

Looking for NBA Finals seats? The Knicks are making 2 in celebrity row available in an auction

Still looking for tickets to the NBA Finals? The New York Knicks are making available two of the best seats in the house — right by the likes of Ben Stiller and Spike Lee — to the highest bidder.

National News

1 day ago in National

Employers added 172,000 jobs last month as US job market shows resilience despite Iran war

The American job market continues to show surprising strength, shrugging off the high costs of the Iran war. Employers added 172,000 jobs in May – roughly double what forecasters had expected – and the unemployment rate remained at a low 4.3%.

2 days ago in National

Homicide convictions reversed for Colorado paramedics who injected ketamine into Elijah McClain

A Colorado court reversed homicide convictions against two paramedics on Thursday in the death of Elijah McClain, a Black man who was pinned down by police and injected with a fatal dose of ketamine.

3 days ago in National

Takeaways from primaries featuring Spencer Pratt, a missing congressman and a rare Trump setback

Here are takeaways from primary elections Tuesday in California, Iowa, Montana, New Jersey, New Mexico and South Dakota.

5 days ago in National

Florida sues OpenAI and CEO Sam Altman, claiming company concealed serious risks of ChatGPT

The state of Florida filed a lawsuit against OpenAI and CEO Sam Altman on Monday, claiming the company knowingly released and aggressively marketed ChatGPT to the public while concealing serious risks.

1 week ago in National

Pam Bondi faces a closed-door questioning from House lawmakers over the Epstein files

Former Attorney General Pam Bondi is testifying before House lawmakers investigating Jeffrey Epstein's sexual abuse cases, a long-awaited appearance that brings fresh scrutiny of the Trump administration's botched release of the Epstein case files.

Lifestyle

13 hours ago in Arts & Culture, Entertainment, Lifestyle, Local, Perspectives

‘Backrooms,’ He-Man and ‘Scary Movie’: New movies to see or skip in June 2026

Looking for a new movie to see as summer vacation starts? Check out our reviews of three major releases: the indie horror phenomenon "Backrooms," the silly 80s throwback "Masters of the Universe" and the sixth installment of the long-running parody series "Scary Movie."

1 day ago in Lifestyle

Fishermen prepared for the longest red snapper season in recent memory. A court order stopped it

Recreational fishermen are pitched against commercial fishermen and environmentalists in a legal dispute that has halted what was expected to be the longest snapper season in years, reflecting broader tensions over the Trump administration's efforts to loosen fishing rules and deregulate the seas.

2 days ago in Community, Lifestyle, Local, Sports

Asheville Tourists fans turn backpacks into care packages for veterans

Asheville is home to a large community of veterans, but many are in need of support. Yesterday, Asheville Tourists fans enacted "Operation Packs for Patriots," a volunteer event where participants assembled care packages on behalf of local veteran nonprofits.

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

Marshall Mermaid Parade returns this weekend for ‘magical’ post-Helene celebration

The Mermaid Parade and Festival is Marshall's biggest event of the year. According to the organizers, it is the mountain town's most magical, too.

1 week 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.

Trending

20 hours ago in Sports, Trending

Bears say they are moving forward with Northwest Indiana location for new stadium

The Chicago Bears are looking to build a stadium in Northwest Indiana after a proposal to provide financial incentives for the NFL team to build its new home in Illinois stalled in the state legislature.

4 days ago in Sports, Trending

Golden Knights and Hurricanes built their Stanley Cup Final teams in different ways

On the eve of the Stanley Cup Final between the Vegas Golden Knights and Carolina Hurricanes, one of the general managers involved laid out his thinking when making roster moves.

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3 hours ago in Asheville History, Local

Tombstone Tales: Biltmore Estate stone was used to carve this historic Asheville cemetery angel

The Riverside Cemetery monument was carved by English stoneworker Fred Miles from limestone left over from Biltmore Estate’s construction.

5 hours ago in Local, Outdoors

French Broad among 71 WNC sites monitored for water safety

Weekly monitoring of mountain rivers aims to help families make informed decisions before swimming, tubing and paddling

13 hours ago in Arts & Culture, Entertainment, Lifestyle, Local, Perspectives

‘Backrooms,’ He-Man and ‘Scary Movie’: New movies to see or skip in June 2026

Looking for a new movie to see as summer vacation starts? Check out our reviews of three major releases: the indie horror phenomenon "Backrooms," the silly 80s throwback "Masters of the Universe" and the sixth installment of the long-running parody series "Scary Movie."

22 hours ago in Community, Local

Tropical Storm Helene, Asheville featured in Washington, D.C., museum exhibit

The "Museum of Unnatural Disasters" is an exhibit cataloguing the experiences of disaster survivors from across the United States over the last three years, including Tropical Storm Helene. The pop-up will be open in Washington, D.C., through mid-June.

24 hours ago in Business, Local

Buncombe TDA proposes $27 million budget, with $18.3 million for marketing

Occupancy tax collections are projected at $23 million for the coming year

Entertainment

13 hours ago in Arts & Culture, Entertainment, Lifestyle, Local, Perspectives

‘Backrooms,’ He-Man and ‘Scary Movie’: New movies to see or skip in June 2026

Looking for a new movie to see as summer vacation starts? Check out our reviews of three major releases: the indie horror phenomenon "Backrooms," the silly 80s throwback "Masters of the Universe" and the sixth installment of the long-running parody series "Scary Movie."

2 days ago in Entertainment

Choose ‘Trainspotting’: Ewan McGregor and Danny Boyle reflect on the life-changing film

Ewan McGregor, for a fleeting moment after "Trainspotting" came out, felt like a rock star. The kinetic film about four heroin addicts in late-1980s Scotland was and, 30 years later, remains defining — in his career, in the culture and in his understanding of what true artistic satisfaction can feel like.

2 days ago in Entertainment

What to watch for at the Tony Awards on Broadway’s biggest night

Twenty-four shows on Broadway received Tony Award nominations this season, but not all will walk away with a trophy and the box office attention they usually bring.

2 days ago in Entertainment, Local, Native Advertising

Things to do in Asheville and WNC: June 5-7

Events in Asheville and Western North Carolina this weekend include Asheville HoneyFest, WNC JeepFest, Asheville Pickle Festival, Hendersonville Pride, live music, outdoor events and stage performances.

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Features

2 weeks ago in Features

A proposed additive ban could change New York’s pizza and bagels, some say for the better

After more than a decade of mixing and kneading dough in his family's Brooklyn pizzeria, Salvatore Lo Duca recently made a distressing discovery: A key component of their thin-crust pies, bromated flour, contained a suspected carcinogen already banned in much of the world.