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2 days ago in Sports

Jaden McDaniels and the feisty Timberwolves oust the Nuggets and move on to meet the Spurs

The Minnesota Timberwolves had plenty of lulls during the regular season, seemingly coasting at times while struggling to recapture the form that fueled them to consecutive Western Conference finals appearances over the last two years.

2 days ago in Sports

Caitlin Clark scores 21 points, gives the Fever a brief scare in her 1st home game in 9 months

Caitlin Clark's first home game in more than nine months was supposed to be a celebration. Instead, she gave the Indiana Fever and fans a scare Thursday night.

3 days ago in Local, Sports

‘Grass Routes’ kicks off season in Asheville

Aerial view of a baseball field with a bold white 'GRASS ROUTES' graphic overlay across the infield and stands.

MLB Network docuseries highlights Asheville’s tourism appeal, downtown culture and Tourists baseball experience

3 days ago in Sports, Trending

Lindsey Vonn tells the AP she is not yet in position emotionally to decide if she will race again

Lindsey Vonn is still recovering physically and emotionally from her frightening crash at the Winter Olympics. For now, the tough decisions about the future can wait.

4 days ago in Sports

Broncos’ 2-time Pro Bowl safety Justin Simmons retires after 32 interceptions in his 9-year career

Two-time Pro Bowl safety Justin Simmons has retired following a nine-year career, including eight seasons with the Denver Broncos. The Broncos announced Simmons' retirement on Wednesday and noted the news came exactly 10 years after the team selected the safety in the third round from Boston College in 2016.

National News

2 days ago in National

Redistricting battle intensifies in states after US Supreme Court ruling on Voting Rights Act

A Supreme Court decision striking down a majority Black congressional district in Louisiana has amplified an already intense national redistricting battle by providing Republican officials in several states new grounds to redraw voting districts.

4 days ago in National

US infant formula supply is ‘safe,’ FDA says after looking for potential contaminants

A new analysis of chemicals in U.S. infant formula found reassuringly low levels of heavy metals, pesticides and other potential contaminants, federal health officials said Wednesday.

4 days ago in National

Hegseth will go before Congress for the first time since the Iran war started

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth will face questioning from lawmakers Wednesday for the first time since the Trump administration went to war with Iran, a decision that Democrats say has led to a costly conflict of choice waged without congressional approval.

6 days ago in National

Man charged with attempted assassination of Trump in White House correspondents’ dinner shooting

The man who authorities say tried to storm the White House Correspondents' Association dinner with guns and knives was charged Monday with the attempted assassination of President Donald Trump as federal authorities suggested an attack that disrupted one of Washington's glitziest events had been planned for at least several weeks.

6 days ago in National

Accused attacker at Washington media dinner is a tutor and computer engineer from California

The California man arrested in the shooting at the White House Correspondents' Association dinner is a highly educated tutor and amateur video game developer opposed to the policies of President Donald Trump.

Lifestyle

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

Street performer spotlight: 40+ buskers to attend 1st Asheville BuskerFest

Man in an orange shirt sits on brick steps of a park, with two white buckets in front and greenery behind.

The inaugural Asheville BuskerFest will bring over 40 different street performers to Asheville this weekend. The event will also spotlight displaced River Arts District artists with booths around several stages in the RAD.

3 days ago in Lifestyle

Money Happens: What to do when becoming a homeowner feels out of reach

Anxiety about the possibility of never being able to own a house can make some people give up on organizing their finances altogether, says John Hankins, a certified financial therapist. If you hope to buy a house in the future but don't know where to start, here are some expert tips for you

4 days ago in Community, Food & Drink, Lifestyle, Local, On The Town

3 Asheville breweries score medals in international beer competition

The World Beer Cup, a prestigious beer competition between brewers from all over the globe, held its 2026 ceremony on Wednesday, April 22. Three Asheville competitors claimed medals, including Wicked Weed Brewing, Diatribe Brewing Company and Hi-Wire Brewing Company.

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

New music venue Hellbender unveils logo, Geese, LCD Soundsystem shows

Cartoon hot dog on an orange banner with teal script lettering, part of a retro brand logo.

Hellbender by the Orange Peel, an outdoor venue opening this July along the Swannanoa River, has unveiled its new logo, designed by local tattoo artist Danny Reed of Hot Stuff Tattoo.

4 days ago in Community, Lifestyle, Local, On The Town, Outdoors

Pisgah Area SORBA is protecting WNC trails, one volunteer at a time

Two men in work shirts stand on a forest gravel path, smiling, with cut branches and tools nearby on the right side.

After Tropical Storm Helene, many Western North Carolina hiking and biking trails were destroyed, suffering from flooding, felled trees and other damages. They may have stayed that way without Pisgah Area SORBA and its mighty team of volunteers.

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3 days ago in Sports, Trending

Lindsey Vonn tells the AP she is not yet in position emotionally to decide if she will race again

Lindsey Vonn is still recovering physically and emotionally from her frightening crash at the Winter Olympics. For now, the tough decisions about the future can wait.

4 days ago in Lifestyle, Trending

Stir well, slap lightly. Tips for making a mint julep worthy of the Kentucky Derby

Horses are poised, bets are on, hats are at the ready and the bourbon is standing by, ready to be poured into thousands of mint julep cocktails. It must be Kentucky Derby weekend.

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14 hours ago in Crime & Safety, Local

Georgia man charged in Asheville jewelry store heist

Justin Thomas Baker

Suspect remains at large as investigators also search for second person in March break-in

1 day ago in Local

May Day protesters rally in downtown Asheville’s Pack Square Park

Group of protesters on steps holding a large 'ABOLISH ICE' banner and a sign reading 'Is it fascism yet?'.

“Workers Over Billionaires” event draws crowds, coincides with statewide teacher protests

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

Street performer spotlight: 40+ buskers to attend 1st Asheville BuskerFest

Man in an orange shirt sits on brick steps of a park, with two white buckets in front and greenery behind.

The inaugural Asheville BuskerFest will bring over 40 different street performers to Asheville this weekend. The event will also spotlight displaced River Arts District artists with booths around several stages in the RAD.

2 days ago in Entertainment, Local, Music

Asheville concerts in May 2026: Live music for Western North Carolina

Brick building with a tall blue neon sign mounted along the corner, the sign featuring the word 'The' at the top and extending downward along the wall.

From national touring acts to local performances, here’s a May guide to concerts and live music across Asheville and Western North Carolina.

2 days ago in Local, Native Advertising, Outdoors

Rain, cooler temperatures move into Asheville area this weekend

Graphic titled Weather Highlights for May 1–2 in the Carolinas and Georgia; three panels labeled Friday, Friday Night, and Saturday showing weather maps with rain and fronts.

Showers likely Saturday, with frost and near-freezing temps possible in higher elevations

Entertainment

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

Street performer spotlight: 40+ buskers to attend 1st Asheville BuskerFest

Man in an orange shirt sits on brick steps of a park, with two white buckets in front and greenery behind.

The inaugural Asheville BuskerFest will bring over 40 different street performers to Asheville this weekend. The event will also spotlight displaced River Arts District artists with booths around several stages in the RAD.

2 days ago in Entertainment, Music

The 2026 Academy of Country Music Awards are coming up. Here’s who’s nominated and how to watch

It's time to cowboy up, y'all. The 2026 Academy of Country Music Awards are right around the corner, and they look different this time around.

2 days ago in Entertainment, Local, Music

Asheville concerts in May 2026: Live music for Western North Carolina

Brick building with a tall blue neon sign mounted along the corner, the sign featuring the word 'The' at the top and extending downward along the wall.

From national touring acts to local performances, here’s a May guide to concerts and live music across Asheville and Western North Carolina.

2 days ago in Entertainment

Britney Spears charged with driving under the influence of alcohol and drugs

Britney Spears was charged in California on Thursday with driving under the influence of drugs and alcohol, authorities said. The 44-year-old pop star was charged with a single misdemeanor count of driving under the combined influence of alcohol and at least one drug, the Ventura County District Attorney's Office said.

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1 week ago in Features

Man who helped fellow runner across Boston Marathon finish line says it was natural instinct to help

One of two men who helped carry a fellow runner across the finish line of the Boston Marathon said he had been struggling earlier himself but drew strength from the supportive crowd.

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