6 days ago in Arts & Culture, Community, Lifestyle, Local, On The Town, ZZZ App Top Stories

Costume contest, carnival games and more at Lake Julian Fall-O-Ween

Buncombe County Parks & Recreation will host a Halloween-themed festival this weekend in Arden. The event, Fall-O-Ween, will be held from 1 to 4 p.m., Saturday, Oct. 18 at Lake Julian Park.

6 days ago in Arts & Culture, Community, Entertainment, Lifestyle, Local, Music, On The Town, Outdoors, ZZZ App Top Stories

LEAF Global Arts Festival returns for 30th year with call to action

The LEAF Global Arts Festival, one of Western North Carolina's most beloved arts festivals returns this weekend for its 30th year, but this year could be its last.

6 days ago in Community, Local, Outdoors, ZZZ App Top Stories

Marshall named key site in state’s flood recovery effort

New floodplain restoration project aims to safeguard homes and businesses hit by Helene

6 days ago in Crime & Safety, Local, ZZZ App Top Stories

2 students hit by vehicle at Buncombe County bus stop

Driver returned to scene after brief departure; both students hospitalized with minor injuries, officials say

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

Things to do in Asheville & WNC: Oct. 17-19

Looking for things to do this weekend? We've got you covered. Check out our guide to things to do in Asheville this weekend, from haunted houses to community theatre and magical markets.

6 days ago in Food & Drink, Local, Shop Simply, ZZZ App Top Stories

3 Reasons to try lunch at Quench! Wine Bistro in Reynolds Village

Looking for lunch in Asheville? Quench Wine Bistro in Reynolds Village offers delicious plates, local wine, free parking, and affordable prices in a relaxed setting.

6 days ago in Community, Holiday Guide, Lifestyle, Local, ZZZ App Top Stories

Haunts, hayrides & fun: Your guide to Asheville’s spooky season

From haunted trolleys and ghost tours to family-friendly festivals and fall farm fun, WNC is alive with Halloween spirit

6 days ago in Food & Drink, Lifestyle, Local, On The Town, ZZZ App Top Stories

Fork & Dagger: The Madness brings clever hybrid cuisine to North Asheville

After some early growing pains, this sushi-and-burger spot has hit its stride -- offering inventive cocktails, playful bento boxes and a lively atmosphere

6 days ago in Health & Wellness, Local, ZZZ App Top Stories

Asheville area optometrist weighs telehealth trade-offs

State optometry board moves to tighten rules as lawmakers, corporate telemedicine firms and doctors clash over standards

7 days ago in Lifestyle

Walking is good for you. Walking backward can add to the benefits

Here's a simple way to switch up your walking routine, according to experts: try going backward. Taking a brisk walk is an exercise rich in simplicity, and it can have impressive mental and physical benefits: stronger bones and muscles, cardiovascular fitness and stress relief, to name a few.

7 days ago in Sports

Russell Westbrook is joining the Sacramento Kings for his 18th NBA season, AP source says

Former MVP Russell Westbrook is joining the Sacramento Kings, a person familiar with the agreement told The Associated Press on Wednesday. The person spoke on condition of anonymity because the team hasn't announced the deal.

7 days ago in Entertainment

A character wouldn’t leave Reese Witherspoon alone. It led to her first novel

Reese Witherspoon's first novel for adults began with the kind of inspiration veteran fiction writers know well — a character who wouldn't leave her alone.

7 days ago in National

County judge in Chicago area bars ICE from arresting people at court

Cook County's top judge signed an order barring ICE from arresting people at court. Cook County includes Chicago, which has seen a federal immigration crackdown in recent months.

7 days ago in Business, Community, Food & Drink, Local, On The Town, ZZZ App Top Stories

Finest is ‘here for the neighbors’: New affordable deli thrives in West AVL

Earlier this month, West Asheville celebrated the grand opening of AVL’s Finest, a farm-fresh deli committed to serving high-quality, affordable food. According to co-owners Mike Bean and Gab Bonfiglio, their menu was designed with the Asheville community in mind.

7 days ago in Health & Wellness, Local, ZZZ App Top Stories

4 hospital systems face off over expansion in Asheville area

AdventHealth, Mission, Novant and UNC Health systems file competing applications for 129 new beds

1 week ago in National

Supreme Court takes up GOP-led challenge to Voting Rights Act that could affect control of Congress

The Supreme Court is taking up a major Republican-led challenge to the Voting Rights Act, the centerpiece legislation of the Civil Rights Movement, that could gut a key provision of the law that prohibits racial discrimination in redistricting.

1 week ago in Sports

Yamamoto throws 3-hitter as Dodgers beat Brewers 5-1 for 2-0 lead in NLCS

Relying on an old-school pitching strategy has the defending World Series champion Los Angeles Dodgers two wins from returning to the Fall Classic.

1 week ago in Local, ZZZ App Top Stories

Asheville pushes ahead with Helene recovery projects

Council moves forward on projects to rebuild homes, boost business and restore community spaces

1 week ago in Local, Outdoors, ZZZ App Top Stories

$26K in gold hidden in Blue Ridge Mountains spurs treasure hunt

Charlotte entrepreneur Adam Howell launches Countdown Treasure to blend adventure, technology and Helene relief

1 week ago in Arts & Culture, Entertainment, Lifestyle, Local, ZZZ App Top Stories

Sublime Theater shines with ‘Nightlight’ after muddled ’55 Mount Lee Drive’

The Sublime Theater & Press, a local theater company, is currently producing the world premiere of "Fire & Flood," a pair of short plays by Travis Lowe, through Oct. 18 at the BeBe Theatre in downtown Asheville. Read our review now.