3 weeks ago in Sports

Giannis, traded to Heat, bids farewell to Bucks, calling Milwaukee ‘my city, my team, my family’

Giannis Antetokounmpo plans to say hello to Miami in a few days. First, he had to bid farewell to Milwaukee. Antetokounmpo's time with the Bucks officially ended Monday, when the trade sending him and Bobby Portis to the Heat for Tyler Herro, Jaime Jaquez Jr., Kel'el Ware, Kasparas Jakucionis and draft capital was approved by the NBA.

3 weeks ago in Entertainment

Hemingway’s masterpiece on Spain’s bull runs turns 100 years old with its allure intact

Ernest Hemingway's 1926 novel "The Sun Also Rises" captivated generations of readers with its sexy Jazz Age tale of American and British bohemians trying to fill some inner void with the distractions of exotic travel, vast quantities of alcohol and the anguishing pursuit of impossible love.

3 weeks ago in Community, Crime & Safety, Local

20-year-old motorcyclist dies after crash one week before 21st birthday

The Asheville Police Department is investigating a fatal vehicle collision that resulted in the death of Subastion James Samuel Cruz-Galyon, a 20-year-old motorcyclist from Canton, N.C.

3 weeks ago in Local, Native Advertising, Outdoors

Asheville weather: Scattered thunderstorms expected through Sunday

The National Weather Service says thunderstorms are a likely bet into this weekend, with high temperatures hovering around 90 degrees.

3 weeks ago in Crime & Safety, Local

Victim identified in house fire homicide investigation

A man found dead in a Riceville home last week has been identified. The Buncombe County Sheriff's Office has partnered with the Buncombe County Fire Marshal's Office on an arson investigation.

3 weeks ago in Community, Local

$1 million stormwater drainage project to have minimal impact on West Asheville traffic

The project will target the end of Buffalo Street, a residential part of the Burton Street neighborhood, but city officials say there will be little impact on local traffic.

3 weeks ago in Community, Local

NCDOT funds 53 miles of road resurfacing in 2 Western North Carolina counties

Over 50 miles of Burke County and Rutherford County will soon be resurfaced after over $10 million in contracts were awarded by the North Carolina Department of Transportation.

3 weeks ago in Entertainment

Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce marry in front of famous friends at Madison Square Garden

Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce married Friday night at Madison Square Garden, where actor Adam Sandler was the surprising officiant at a ceremony and Stevie Nicks performed among a crowd packed with stars of sports and entertainment.

3 weeks ago in Entertainment

‘Minions & Monsters’ tops Fourth of July holiday box office, barely beating ‘Toy Story 5’

The Minions have taken down "Toy Story 5" at the July Fourth weekend box office, but not by much. "Minions & Monsters," the seventh film in the "Despicable Me" franchise, earned $36.4 million at the holiday weekend box office, according to studio estimates for North America.

3 weeks ago in Sports, Trending

UEFA says decision by FIFA to let U.S. forward play at World Cup is ‘incomprehensible’

An all-time controversy in the World Cup's 96-year history was raging Monday ahead of the co-host United States facing Belgium with a quarterfinals place at stake.

3 weeks ago in Sports

England hands Mexico its first World Cup loss at Estadio Azteca, winning 3-2 to reach quarterfinals

Jude Bellingham and Harry Kane carried England to the World Cup quarterfinals, overcoming a raucous crowd, the elevation of Estadio Azteca and a man disadvantage in the second half to beat Mexico in a 3-2 thriller on Sunday night.

3 weeks ago in Entertainment

George Clooney to get the lifetime achievement prize from Venice Film Festival

George Clooney is returning to the Venice Film Festival this year, where he'll be honored with a lifetime achievement award. The festival's organizers said Monday that Clooney has been selected to receive the Golden Lion at the 83rd edition of the festival in September.

3 weeks ago in Asheville History, Local

‘Bye Mama’: The final goodbye of Buncombe County soldier Raymond Wilson

The former Beacon Manufacturing worker was killed in action in Italy in 1944, and a nephew recently fulfilled a decades-long dream by visiting his grave

3 weeks ago in Local, Politics

NC election officials warn of confusing voter registration mailers

State Board of Elections says outdated forms, incorrect information and privacy concerns have prompted complaints from voters and county election offices

3 weeks ago in Crime & Safety, Local

Asheville explains decision to lease police space at Tanger Outlets

City responds to questions about public safety spending, West Asheville facilities and long-term capital planning

3 weeks ago in Local

Asheville South Slope Block Party draws crowds for Fourth of July celebration

Restaurants, breweries and vendors see steady traffic during Independence Day event

3 weeks ago in Asheville History, Local

Explore Asheville-area history tours as U.S. celebrates 250th anniversary

Historic districts, rail corridors and cultural landmarks across Asheville, Swannanoa Valley and Black Mountain offer immersive ways to explore the region’s past

3 weeks ago in Asheville History, Local

The legend of Ruth Davidson: WNC teen’s Revolutionary War ride

Ruth Davidson’s ride to Ninety Six remains a blend of legend and Revolutionary War history

3 weeks ago in Asheville History, Local

This Buncombe County figure helped give America the word ‘bunk’

Felix Walker’s Revolutionary War background and early Asheville-area political role helped inspire a phrase still used more than 200 years later

3 weeks ago in Asheville History, Local

Tombstone Tales: A Revolutionary War veteran’s grave in Mitchell County tells a WNC story for July Fourth

At Kona Baptist Church Cemetery, a memorial to George Silver carries the story of American independence into the Toe River Valley and a family legacy deeply rooted in Western North Carolina.