3 weeks ago in Local

Asheville’s July 4 event features fireworks, live music, road closures

Classic cars, dock diving dogs and local marketplace part of South Slope festivities

4 weeks ago in Local, Politics

Buncombe County invites public to learn about elections before November 2026 vote

Residents can meet Elections Director Corinne Duncan, learn about becoming a poll observer and apply for a key elections position before the Nov. 3, 2026, general election

4 weeks ago in Food & Drink, Local

Skip the heat: Easy Fourth of July recipes for a no-stress cookout

From no-cook salads to grill-ready favorites, here are crowd-pleasing dishes that won’t overheat your kitchen

4 weeks ago in Local, Native Advertising

Permanent repairs begin on Helene-damaged Green River Cove Road in Polk County

NCDOT begins $23.2 million reconstruction project following catastrophic storm damage; full completion expected in 2029

4 weeks ago in Crime & Safety, Local

Patrons restrain armed man at Black Mountain restaurant, police say

The 76-year-old suspect is charged after allegedly threatening people inside the Trailhead Restaurant and returning with a firearm

4 weeks ago in Local

Buncombe, Asheville fire officials share July 4 fireworks safety tips

North Carolina Forest Service join local officials in reminding Asheville area residents that many fireworks are illegal and can spark fires

4 weeks ago in Local

Longtime Asheville planning leader Steph Monson Dahl retiring in August

City officials praise her role in post-Helene recovery planning and community engagement

4 weeks ago in Crime & Safety, Local

Death in Riceville house fire ruled homicide, investigators say

Preliminary autopsy results led detectives to open a criminal investigation after a man was found dead during a June 30 fire

4 weeks ago in Sports

Alex Ovechkin declares ‘I’m back!’ and re-signs with Capitals to return for a 22nd NHL season

Alex Ovechkin is not ready to skate away from the NHL, not yet, and now he gets a chance to make his career goal-scoring record even more difficult to break.

4 weeks ago in Entertainment, Trending

The best movies of 2026 so far, from ‘Project Hail Mary’ to ‘Rose of Nevada’

It's been a curiously seesawing first six months. The movies have been dominated as much by 26-year-old YouTuber-turned-filmmaker Curry Barker as they have 79-year-old Steven Spielberg.

4 weeks ago in National

Couple charged with felonies for Empire State Building climb-turned-proposal

A skyscraper-scaling daredevil told police that he and his girlfriend climbed the Empire State Building's antenna and unfurled a banner about love and peace because he wanted to "do something special" for their engagement, prosecutors said Thursday at the couple's arraignment on felony reckless endangerment, burglary and other charges.

4 weeks ago in Crime & Safety, Local

Asheville teen shot in Hendersonville fast-food parking lot

Police say 15-year-old was shot late Tuesday night; no arrests have been made

4 weeks ago in Crime & Safety, Local

Swannanoa death reclassified as homicide; BCSO seeks silver Nissan Rogue in case

Investigators say autopsy findings are not consistent with a vehicle-versus-pedestrian crash

4 weeks ago in Local, Native Advertising

Asheville heat alert: Where to cool off this Fourth of July weekend

From Sliding Rock and the French Broad River to Asheville Mall and movie theaters, here’s where to escape dangerous heat across Western North Carolina

4 weeks ago in Food & Drink, Local

Fork & Dagger: Bouchon brings authentic French dining to East Asheville

A cozy cottage setting, classic French flavors and excellent service make this Haw Creek restaurant worth the trip

4 weeks ago in Local

New NC law throws Buncombe County property taxes into uncertainty

Commissioners must decide whether to use older property values or revise the county's tax rate following new legislation

4 weeks ago in National

The Onion’s new parody of Alex Jones’ Infowars starts with $100,000 to Sandy Hook families

The satirical news site The Onion isn't waiting to take possession of Infowars to launch a parody of Alex Jones ' conspiracy platform. More than a year after first trying to buy Infowars, The Onion on Thursday will debut a send-up under its own website with plans to give some of the revenue to families of the victims in the Sandy Hook Elementary School shooting.

4 weeks ago in National

US employers pull back on hiring in June amid elevated inflation, global turmoil

U.S. employers slowed hiring last month and added only 57,000 jobs, less than half the previous month's total and a sign companies still have a cautious economic outlook.

4 weeks ago in Sports

Taylor Fritz wins match and style points at Wimbledon. De Minaur also advances

A well-dressed Taylor Fritz impressed again at Wimbledon on Thursday, beating compatriot Patrick Kypson 6-2, 6-2, 7-5 to reach the third round as Princess Kate visited the All England Club.

4 weeks ago in Sports, Trending

U.S. beats Bosnia-Herzegovina 2-0 to advance to round of 16 and keep its World Cup dreams alive

Malik Tillman stepped up for a free kick with a bloody sock and a new right boot after being stepped on by an opponent as the United States scrambled to protect a one-goal lead, down a man in a World Cup knockout round.