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

Blue Ridge Parkway to close Friday ahead of winter storm

Closures expected in North Carolina and Virginia; travel strongly discouraged

4 days ago in Community, Local, ZZZ App Top Stories

Asheville offers free parking ahead of weekend storm

Residents urged to move vehicles off streets by Friday evening to allow snow plows to operate

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

Ice storm expected to peak in Asheville area on Sunday

Forecasters warn of dangerous ice accumulation, power outages and prolonged cold into next week

5 days ago in Entertainment

Blake Lively and Taylor Swift’s texts exposed in lawsuit against Justin Baldoni

A trove of text messages and emails sent by Blake Lively, including exchanges with her longtime friend Taylor Swift, have been made public by actor-director Justin Baldoni 's lawyers as they prepare for trial.

5 days ago in Local, ZZZ App Top Stories

Winter made easier: 10 genius hacks for ice and snow removal

Quick, DIY and budget-friendly ways Asheville area residents can keep walkways and driveways clear

5 days ago in Local, ZZZ App Top Stories

Asheville prepares water system ahead of winter storm

Water crews fully staffed, emergency generators ready at treatment plants and pump stations

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

Officials urge caution ahead of winter storm in Asheville area

Ice, dangerous roads and power outages expected; 72-hour preparedness recommended

5 days ago in Community, Local, ZZZ App Top Stories

USPS reviewing possible sites for new Swannanoa post office

Community has been without local mail service since Tropical Storm Helene more than a year ago

5 days ago in Community, Local, ZZZ App Top Stories

Hotels open to locals as winter storm threatens Asheville area

Travel discouraged amid snow, ice and dangerously cold temperatures

5 days ago in Lifestyle, Local, On The Town, Outdoors, Pets

Long live the King: Elvis the Skunk passes away at WNC Nature Center

The Western North Carolina Nature Center has lost one of its rockstar animals. This week, Elvis the Striped Skunk passed away at the age of 8, following a recent decline in health.

5 days ago in Community, Crime & Safety, Local, Outdoors, ZZZ App Top Stories

Hundreds of workers, tons of salt readied for storm

NCDOT begins pre-treatment of interstates and primary and secondary roads in Asheville area

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

Armed fugitive apprehended by APD, NCSBI in West Asheville

Wanted fugitive Tyrone Rushad Brown, 36, was arrested this week by the Asheville Police Department in collaboration with the North Carolina Bureau of Investigation.

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

Things to do in Asheville, snow day edition

For this edition of our weekly weekend guide, we decided to suggest our favorite snow day activities. After making your preparations for the forthcoming winter storm, consider these cold weather pastimes. Stay warm and keep safe out there.

5 days ago in Local, Native Advertising, ZZZ App Top Stories

Don’t panic, prepare: Emergency kit essentials

Storm prep 101: What Asheville area residents should keep on hand in case of a crisis

5 days ago in Sports

Djokovic one away from 400 Grand Slam match wins; Wawrinka makes history

Novak Djokovic improved to 399 wins in Grand Slam matches with a 6-3, 6-2, 6-2 victory over Francesco Maestrelli on Thursday, making the 38-year-old, 24-time major winner just one shy of becoming the first player ever to 400.

5 days ago in Sports

The AP NFL MVP finalists are Allen, Lawrence, Maye, McCaffrey and Stafford

Christian McCaffrey is the first player to be a finalist for three AP NFL awards in the same year, joining Josh Allen, Trevor Lawrence, Drake Maye and Matthew Stafford in the running for The Associated Press 2025 NFL Most Valuable Player award.

5 days ago in Sports

Sherrone Moore is returning to court in case related to his firing as Michigan football coach

Former University of Michigan football coach Sherrone Moore is returning to court for the first time since being charged with vengeful acts against a woman shortly after he was fired for having a relationship with her.

5 days ago in Entertainment

Sundance kicks off in Utah with powerful premieres and emotional tributes to Robert Redford

Robert Redford liked to say that everybody has a story. He's not the only person who said it, but he is one of the few who did something to celebrate it, his daughter, Amy Redford, said Wednesday evening ahead of the Sundance Film Festival's opening day.

5 days ago in World

Rescue efforts underway after landslides hit New Zealand campground and house with 2 confirmed dead

Landslides hit a house and a campground in New Zealand on Thursday, leaving at least two dead while emergency crews were trying to rescue others buried in rubble, officials said.

5 days ago in Entertainment, Trending

‘Sinners’ makes history, setting Oscars nomination record

Ryan Coogler's blues-steeped vampire epic "Sinners" led all films with 16 nominations to the 98th Academy Awards on Thursday, setting a record for the most in Oscar history.