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20 hours ago in Sports

Rivals Angel Reese and Caitlin Clark having ‘fun’ playing together for US and not against each other

Angel Reese and Caitlin Clark' s interactions are a subplot of the women's FIBA World Cup, the WNBA season and if you spend enough time on social media, a divided country. Clark and Reese have shown their relationship on the court is thriving.

20 hours ago in Sports, Trending

Seahawks pick off Drake Maye 3 times to beat Patriots 13-10 in Super Bowl rematch

Sam Darnold left the game injured, the offense was stagnant and sloppy mistakes put Seattle in a hole through three quarters. Then the Dark Side defense took over, Drew Lock made a few big plays and the Seahawks capped a Super Bowl banner-raising night with another win against the New England Patriots.

1 day ago in Arts & Culture, Business, Community, Food & Drink, Lifestyle, Local, Outdoors, Sports

140+ Buncombe County businesses to participate in PGA TOUR promotional map

As the PGA TOUR Biltmore Championship Asheville golf tournament approaches, Explore Asheville has launched an interactive map of Buncombe County businesses called Play Through the Mountains. The database spotlights discounts, dining packages and other deals at more than 140 local businesses.

2 days ago in Sports

Coco Gauff rallies to reach the US Open semifinals against new women’s No. 1 Elena Rybakina

Coco Gauff fought off a couple match points in a tiebreaker and beat Mirra Andreeva 2-6, 7-6 (7), 6-2 on Wednesday to set up a U.S. Open semifinal matchup against new No. 1 Elena Rybakina.

2 days ago in Sports

Alcaraz says ‘I leave with a smile’ after epic US Open loss to Shelton

At the end, when five riveting sets and one agonizingly tight tiebreak were over — and when the latest-finishing match in U.S. Open history had concluded — Ben Shelton was not the only player smiling.

National News

2 days ago in National, Trending

Anthropic researcher resigns with warning about the dangers of AI development

An Anthropic researcher said he is resigning from the company over concerns the artificial intelligence firm and its competitors are not acting responsibly in AI development, echoing concerns raised inside and outside of the industry about the technology's potential to elude human control.

3 days ago in National

Cyclospora outbreak followed years of declining FDA foreign inspections

A nationwide outbreak of cyclospora tied to contaminated lettuce has heightened safety concerns about imported food, while underscoring a longer-term trend: U.S. regulators are conducting fewer international inspections to catch contaminated produce before it lands on American plates.

7 days ago in National

Mistrial is declared in Lindsay Clancy child killings case after jury deadlocks

A judge in the Lindsay Clancy murder trial declared a mistrial Friday after jurors failed to reach a verdict in a case that sharply divided many Americans over whether the Massachusetts woman should be criminally responsible for killing her three young children.

1 week ago in National, Trending

Gloria Steinem, a potent voice of US feminism and co-founder of Ms. Magazine, dies at 92

Gloria Steinem, the celebrated author and activist who became one of the most visible symbols and potent voices of the U.S. women's movement and a fierce advocate for feminist causes for over six decades, has died. She was 92.

1 week ago in National

Top US doctors offer updated flu and COVID vaccine recommendations, aiming to ease confusion

Leading U.S. medical groups are urging people to get updated flu and COVID-19 vaccinations this fall, banding together Wednesday to issue shot guidelines — and highlight the science behind them — saying they hope to ease confusion caused by the Trump administration's changing advice.

Lifestyle

12 hours ago in Community, Lifestyle, Local, On The Town

State fair preview: Officials offer safety reassurance ahead of opening

State and regional safety officials congregated at the Western North Carolina Agricultural Center today to provide reassurance and a safety update in advance of the NC Mountain State Fair this weekend.

20 hours ago in Lifestyle, Trending

Girl Scouts’ first cookies for dogs will go on sale in January

Man's best friend is getting some love from the Girl Scouts. Girl Scouts of the USA said Tuesday its first cookies for dogs will go on sale in January.

1 day ago in Arts & Culture, Business, Community, Food & Drink, Lifestyle, Local, Outdoors, Sports

140+ Buncombe County businesses to participate in PGA TOUR promotional map

As the PGA TOUR Biltmore Championship Asheville golf tournament approaches, Explore Asheville has launched an interactive map of Buncombe County businesses called Play Through the Mountains. The database spotlights discounts, dining packages and other deals at more than 140 local businesses.

2 days ago in Lifestyle, Trending

New Apple CEO unveils latest iPhone lineup, including a foldable model called Duo

Apple on Wednesday unveiled its latest generation of iPhones, including a widely anticipated foldable version called Duo.

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

‘This tastes like home’: New café feeds downtown Asheville authentic Ukrainian cuisine

Slava is a new café and bakery in downtown Asheville. The café specializes in Ukrainian food, which has made the spot a growing favorite for patrons looking for a taste of home and newcomers to European cuisine.

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20 hours ago in Lifestyle, Trending

Girl Scouts’ first cookies for dogs will go on sale in January

Man's best friend is getting some love from the Girl Scouts. Girl Scouts of the USA said Tuesday its first cookies for dogs will go on sale in January.

20 hours ago in Sports, Trending

Seahawks pick off Drake Maye 3 times to beat Patriots 13-10 in Super Bowl rematch

Sam Darnold left the game injured, the offense was stagnant and sloppy mistakes put Seattle in a hole through three quarters. Then the Dark Side defense took over, Drew Lock made a few big plays and the Seahawks capped a Super Bowl banner-raising night with another win against the New England Patriots.

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11 hours ago in Community, Local

Hendersonville to launch free mulch giveaway program for all WNC residents

The city of Hendersonville will begin to offer mulch for free to the community at the end of this month. Participants do not have to be Hendersonville residents to receive mulch.

12 hours ago in Community, Lifestyle, Local, On The Town

State fair preview: Officials offer safety reassurance ahead of opening

State and regional safety officials congregated at the Western North Carolina Agricultural Center today to provide reassurance and a safety update in advance of the NC Mountain State Fair this weekend.

15 hours ago in Community, Local, Outdoors

NC Forest Service receives nearly $65 million in Helene recovery funds

Earlier today, state and federal forest services signed a 10-year, nearly $65 million Good Neighbor Authority commitment to Tropical Storm Helene recovery efforts in Western North Carolina.

17 hours ago in Crime & Safety, Local, Native Advertising

Former WNC DA Greg Newman hired by Henderson County Sheriff’s Office

Newman, who was removed from office in 2021, is now serving as a staff attorney for the sheriff's office

20 hours ago in Local, Outdoors

Roadless Rule rallies planned in Swannanoa, Boone

Sierra Club, MountainTrue and The Wilderness Society are hosting the Swannanoa event as federal officials consider ending the national rule

Entertainment

20 hours ago in Entertainment, Music

Ella Langley leads Country Music Association Awards nods, with mentor Miranda Lambert close behind

Ella Langley, riding the wave of her crossover megahit "Choosin' Texas," leads the nominations for the 2026 Country Music Association Awards with nine nods, followed by her mentor Miranda Lambert with six.

23 hours ago in Entertainment, Native Advertising

Things to do in Asheville and WNC: Sept. 11-13

Mountain Song Festival, Carolina Mountains Literary Festival, Brews & Bears, Asheville Tattoo Arts Festival, Little Feat and Railway Races are among the weekend events across WNC.

2 days ago in Entertainment

It’s ‘Pitt’ vs ‘Pluribus’ in drama and ‘Hacks’ vs ‘Widow’s Bay’ in comedy at the upcoming Emmys

It's "The Pitt" versus "Pluribus" and "Hacks" against "Widow's Bay" at the 78th Emmy Awards on Monday night. The stars of all four shows — Noah Wyle in "The Pitt," Rhea Seehorn in "Pluribus," Jean Smart in "Hacks" and Matthew Rhys in "Widow's Bay" — look to be runaway favorites for the top acting awards.

3 days ago in Entertainment

An Elon Musk documentary and a Penélope Cruz and Javier Bardem thriller premiere at Venice

A slew of high-profile films are debuting Tuesday at the Venice Film Festival, including Alex Gibney's Elon Musk documentary, a psychological thriller with Penélope Cruz and Javier Bardem, and a drama from Casey Affleck.

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2 weeks ago in Features

At 91, Dale ‘Grey Beard’ Sanders reclaims record as oldest hiker to complete the Appalachian Trail

Dale Sanders, whose trail name is Grey Beard, first set the Appalachian Trail record in 2017 at age 82. Four years later, his 83-year-old friend M.J. Eberhart, aka Nimblewill Nomad, took the title. But within months, Sanders announced his plan for a comeback.