3 weeks ago in Sports

Schlittler’s playoff gem for Yankees against rival Red Sox prompts Boone to say `A star is born’

Making only his 15th major league start, Cam Schlittler struck out 12 in eight dominant innings Thursday night as the New York Yankees blanked Boston 4-0 to win their AL Wild Card Series in a deciding third game.

3 weeks ago in Sports

Cubs beat Padres 3-1 to win Wild Card Series, advance to NL Division Series against Brewers

Pete Crow-Armstrong hit an RBI single off a shaky Yu Darvish, and the Chicago Cubs shut down Fernando Tatis Jr. and the San Diego Padres for a clinching 3-1 victory in Game 3 of their NL Wild Card Series on Thursday.

3 weeks ago in Sports

Tigers catcher Dillon Dingler takes down hometown Cleveland Guardians in Wild Card Series clincher

Playing in the ballpark where he attended many games as a youngster, second-year catcher Dillon Dingler hit a go-ahead solo homer in the sixth inning to lead the Detroit Tigers to a 6-3 victory over Cleveland in the decisive Game 3 of their AL Wild Card Series.

3 weeks ago in Sports

Short-handed 49ers stop Rams on downs in overtime, preserving a 26-23 victory

Everything seemed to indicate the San Francisco 49ers were in for a long night when they traveled south on a short week without Brock Purdy, Nick Bosa, George Kittle and their top three wide receivers to face the surging Los Angeles Rams.

3 weeks ago in Lifestyle

Want to eat more plant-based meals? Maggie Baird, Billie Eilish and Finneas’s mom, has some ideas

Maggie Baird says her vegan cinnamon rolls are a family favorite — including to her children, who happen to be the world-famous musicians Billie Eilish and Finneas.

3 weeks ago in Entertainment, Music

Decoding Taylor Swift’s ‘The Life a Showgirl’: A guide to her references

For Taylor Swift's most dedicated audience, a new album means new opportunities to decode Easter eggs in her lyrics and music videos. The pop superstar's 12th studio album has no shortage of clever clues and references to her public life and discography.

3 weeks ago in Community, Local, ZZZ App Top Stories

Asheville releases survey results in city manager search

Residents cite Helene recovery, housing and homelessness and economic growth as top concerns

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

Asheville gears up for Making Strides Against Breast Cancer event

Walk in Pack Square highlights survivors, loved ones and hope for a cure

3 weeks ago in Local, ZZZ App Top Stories

Cruso gets first emergency siren in countywide flood safety plan

Haywood County begins rollout of 18 sirens to bolster flood alerts in southern communities

3 weeks ago in Entertainment

Beloved ‘Reading Rainbow’ returns after nearly 20 years with new host Mychal Threets

After nearly 20 years, the beloved, long-running children's series "Reading Rainbow" is back, this time on the KidZuko YouTube channel.

3 weeks ago in Entertainment

Kim Kardashian and Kris Jenner sue Ray J for defamation over racketeering claims

Kim Kardashian and her mother, Kris Jenner, are suing her ex-boyfriend Ray J for saying they are under federal investigation and on the verge of being indicted.

3 weeks ago in Arts & Culture, Entertainment, Local, Perspectives, ZZZ App Top Stories

PTA’s phenomenal ‘One Battle After Another’ is a revolutionary revelation – 828reviewsNOW

"One Battle After Another," Paul Thomas Anderson's incendiary firecracker of a 10th feature film, is a revolution that should not be televised. This is the movie theater film of the year. Read our review for more.

3 weeks ago in Local, ZZZ App Top Stories

Tourism funds boost Buncombe recovery with $12.4M in new projects

Eight initiatives include new sports facilities, museum expansion and Swannanoa park

3 weeks ago in Local, ZZZ App Top Stories

Year of Revival Auction raises $9,500 for Marshall Relief Alliance

The community-backed auction brought music fans together with artists, turning signed memorabilia into vital support for long-term recovery in Marshall.

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

Asheville mother sentenced in infant daughter’s death

Diandra Fuhr-Farlow took plea deal, testified against child’s father who was convicted of murder

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

Things to do in Asheville & WNC: Oct. 3-5

Looking for things to do this weekend in the Asheville area? We've got you covered. Check out our guide below, featuring everything from a classic circus to beer and music festivals.

3 weeks ago in Arts & Culture, Community, Entertainment, Lifestyle, Local, On The Town, Outdoors, ZZZ App Top Stories

Frankenstein fundraiser: Arms Around ASD to host family-friendly movie night

Arms Around ASD, a volunteer-run nonprofit that provides a huge array of services and programs for autistic people of all ages, will host its annual Hop to the Movies fundraiser this weekend with a showing of the 1974 Mel Brooks comedy "Young Frankenstein."

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

Burnpile 2025: 60+ breweries on tap for Forestry Camp fest

The 12th annual Burnpile Beer and Music Festival will be held at Burial Beer Co.'s Forestry Camp location this weekend, uniting over 60 breweries from around the world for an all-day celebration of brews, tunes and Asheville community.

3 weeks ago in National, Trending

Trump uses government shutdown to dole out firings and punishment

President Donald Trump has seized on the government shutdown as an opportunity to reshape the federal workforce and punish detractors, by threatening mass firings of workers and suggesting "irreversible" cuts to programs important to Democrats.

3 weeks ago in National

US takes a stake in another company, this one is operating a massive lithium mine in Nevada

The Department of Energy will take a 5% equity stake in the miner, which is based in Vancouver. It will also take a 5% stake in the Thacker Pass lithium mining project, a joint venture with General Motors.