4 weeks ago in Food & Drink, Health & Wellness, Local, ZZZ App Top Stories

Buncombe County SNAP update: Funding back, food drive surges

Asheville area residents donate more than 7,000 meals collected for those impacted by delays

4 weeks ago in Asheville History, Local, Native Advertising, ZZZ App Top Stories

Tombstone Tales: Ben Wolfe, the brother behind Look Homeward, Angel

Ben Wolfe’s life was short, but his death left a mark that shaped his brother’s masterpiece and became one of Asheville’s most poignant literary stories.

4 weeks ago in Local, Sports, ZZZ App Top Stories

828 Scoreboard: This week’s high school football results

Find out how your favorite Asheville area teams fared

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

Asheville officials warn of possible ICE deployment

Mayor Manheimer and local officials urge calm, stress civil rights and public safety as community prepares

4 weeks ago in National

College football coach John Beam from ‘Last Chance U’ has died after being shot, Oakland police say

Laney College football coach John Beam, who was featured in the Netflix series "Last Chance U", has died after being shot on campus, the Oakland Police Department said Friday, and a suspect has been arrested.

4 weeks ago in Arts & Culture, Lifestyle, Local, ZZZ App Top Stories

SART switch-up: Mars Hill theater names new artistic co-directors

A artistic vision is coming to the Southern Appalachian Repertory Theatre. The SART Board of Directors has named Janice Schreiber and Richard Seagle as Managing Artistic Co-Directors, effective immediately.

4 weeks ago in Local, Outdoors, ZZZ App Top Stories

Smoke spreads across WNC from brush fire, Pisgah burn

Smoke visible from North Canton to Brevard as crews respond to brush fire and planned 1,200-acre burn

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

One dead in West Asheville; road closed for investigation

One person found dead on Oak Terrace Road; authorities ask drivers to use alternate routes while investigation continues

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

West Asheville stabbing: APD investigating attack on woman at Bear Creek apartments

A person of interest in the case has been identified and the investigation remains active. Detectives ask that anyone with information about the incident please contact APD at (828) 252-1110.

4 weeks ago in College, Community, Local, Sports, ZZZ App Top Stories

MLB star Cal Raleigh to make hometown appearance for coin flip, family milestone

Cal "Big Dumper" Raleigh, baseball catcher for the Seattle Mariners of Major League Baseball and a recent runner-up for the American League Most Valuable Player Award, will visit his hometown, Cullowhee, N.C., this weekend for a Raleigh family milestone and the "Blue Ridge Border Battle" football game against East Tennessee State University.

4 weeks ago in Business, Holiday Guide, Local, Native Advertising, Outdoors, ZZZ App Top Stories

Soar into the season: Navitat offers a high-flying adventure

Experience the Blue Ridge from above with panoramic zipline and canopy tours

4 weeks ago in Local, ZZZ App Top Stories

Crash blocks lane on I-26 near New Stock Road

Right lane closed, traffic delays expected until noon in the Weaverville and Woodfin areas

4 weeks ago in Sports

Ronaldo risks ban at World Cup after red card for elbowing Ireland defender in qualifying game

Cristiano Ronaldo is at serious risk of being banned for the first game of the 2026 World Cup if Portugal qualifies as expected. The soccer superstar was sent off for elbowing Ireland defender Dara O'Shea in the second half of a qualifying game Thursday that Portugal lost 2-0 in Dublin.

4 weeks ago in World

Russian drone and missile attack on Kyiv kills 6 people and injures at least 35

Russia unleashed a major missile and drone barrage on Kyiv early Friday, killing six people, leaving gaping holes in apartment buildings and starting fires as the sound of explosions boomed across the city and lit up the night sky.

4 weeks ago in Entertainment, Music

Bad Bunny wins album of the year at the 2025 Latin Grammys, capping an electric night

It should come as a shock to no one: The 2026 Latin Grammy Awards were all about Bad Bunny. The Puerto Rican superstar won album of the year for his landmark release "Debí Tirar Más Fotos."

4 weeks ago in Sports, Trending

Ohtani is unanimous MVP for 4th time in winning NL honor as Judge edges Raleigh for 3rd AL accolade

Shohei Ohtani likes winning Most Valuable Player awards. He loves winning the World Series even more. The two-way Japanese star did both for a second season in a row for the Los Angeles Dodgers, earning his fourth career MVP on Thursday night while unanimously earning the National League honor.

4 weeks ago in Local, ZZZ App Top Stories

Traffic Alert: US 70 closed in Swannanoa between Park Street and Whitson Avenue

Drivers advised to use alternate routes until reopening

4 weeks ago in Local, ZZZ App Top Stories

Weaver Boulevard closed at North Main Street this weekend

NCDOT sets detours for Weaverville drivers; local authorities advise slower speeds

4 weeks ago in Local, ZZZ App Top Stories

Buncombe County commissioners begin work on FY27 budget

Post-Helene recovery, infrastructure needs and community programs shape early planning

4 weeks ago in Local, Outdoors, ZZZ App Top Stories

Enka fire contained, Fairview fire grows but nears containment

Officials warn even small fires can spread quickly under warm, dry, windy weather conditions