2 weeks ago in Crime & Safety, Local, ZZZ App Top Stories

Buncombe County detention officer charged with assault

Sheriff Quentin Miller emphasizes transparency, accountability amid ongoing investigation

2 weeks ago in Local, ZZZ App Top Stories

Lake Lure marks milestone in Helene recovery, encourages tourism

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers completes one of Western North Carolina’s largest debris removal missions, full lake levels expected by February 2026

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NCDOT employees, trooper honored for lifesaving actions during Helene

Six recognized with Governor’s Award for Excellence after redirecting traffic on I-40 in the Pigeon River Gorge

2 weeks ago in Local, ZZZ App Top Stories

Protesters to boycott McDonald’s owned by Rep. Chuck Edwards

Activists cite cuts to health care, food assistance, and immigrant protections in weekend demonstrations

2 weeks ago in Health & Wellness, Local, ZZZ App Top Stories

Mission Health collects 10,000 pounds of food for WNC families

Annual drive supports Asheville-area food banks and provides year-round nourishment to neighbors in need

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Operation Fowl Play nets 8 arrests in Henderson County

Sheriff’s office, state corrections officials target non-compliant registered sex offenders

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Detainee recaptured after escape from Buncombe County jail

Buncombe County Sheriff’s Office reviewing procedures following morning breakout

2 weeks ago in Arts & Culture, Community, Entertainment, Food & Drink, Lifestyle, Local, On The Town, ZZZ App Top Stories

Things to do in Asheville & WNC: Nov. 28-30

Western North Carolina kicks off the holiday season with festive lights, markets and family-friendly events across Asheville, Hendersonville and beyond

2 weeks ago in Food & Drink, Lifestyle, Local, On The Town, ZZZ App Top Stories

Fork & Dagger: 828 Family Pizzeria serves slices of heaven in Asheville

Locals still call it Marco’s, and for good reason -- this beloved Asheville spot has served up pizza, comfort food and local brews with timeless appeal since 1994

2 weeks ago in Entertainment

‘Rush Hour 4’ will be distributed by Paramount after Trump’s reported request

After President Donald Trump's reported intervention, Paramount Pictures is set to distribute Brett Ratner's "Rush Hour 4," a project that Hollywood had eschewed after earlier sexual misconduct allegations against the director.

2 weeks ago in World

Soldiers in Guinea-Bissau appear on state television saying they have seized power

Soldiers in Guinea-Bissau appeared on state television Wednesday saying they have seized power in the country, following reports of gunshots near the presidential palace, three days after national elections. The president told French media he had been deposed and arrested.

2 weeks ago in Sports

Enhanced Games to offer performance enhancers … and stock … to the public

The Enhanced Games is going public in two ways — with a new listing on the Nasdaq stock exchange and also by offering a direct-to-consumer business focused on performance products in a move it says "aims to democratize access to performance enhancement tools and protocols."

2 weeks ago in National

Two National Guard members shot in Washington, D.C., and their condition isn’t known, AP sources say

A suspect is in custody in the shooting of National Guard members in Washington, D.C. on Wednesday, police said.

2 weeks ago in World

3 arrested in Hong Kong, as a high-rise fire leaves at least 36 dead and 279 reported missing

Police in Hong Kong arrested three men on suspicion of manslaughter, several local news media reported, in connection with a blaze that has killed at least 36 people and left another 279 missing in the city's deadliest fire in years.

2 weeks ago in Crime & Safety, Local, ZZZ App Top Stories

Woman charged with stealing truck from Fletcher warehouse

Henderson County deputies spotted stolen vehicle while on unrelated call

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Caution urged for Thanksgiving travel on I-40 in Pigeon River Gorge

One lane in each direction, reduced speeds and no shoulders remain in construction zone

2 weeks ago in Community, Local, Politics, ZZZ App Top Stories

Marshall to demolish old Town Hall, seeking next location

Following the catastrophic damage suffered by Marshall during Hurricane Helene, the town has been looking to rebuild or relocate many buildings in its downtown area. These assessments include Marshall Town Hall, which officials have announced will be demolished and reconstructed elsewhere.

2 weeks ago in Business, Community, Food & Drink, Local, ZZZ App Top Stories

Fill up on Mehfil: Swannanoa food truck offering free Thanksgiving meal

Later this afternoon, Mehfil, a local Indian restaurant, will offer a free meal to the Swannanoa community in celebration of Thanksgiving gratitude.

2 weeks ago in National

National Parks to raise fees for millions of international tourists to popular US parks

The National Park Service said Tuesday it is going to start charging the millions of international tourists who visit U.S. parks each year an extra $100 to enter some of the most popular sites, while leaving them out of fee-free days that will be reserved for American residents.

2 weeks ago in National, Trending

Trump spares turkeys — but not his political opponents — at annual pardoning ceremony

President Donald Trump didn't bring much holiday cheer Tuesday when bestowing ceremonial pardons on two Thanksgiving turkeys, dispensing more insults than goodwill at the traditional White House ritual.