6 days ago in Community, Local, Outdoors

Why a West Asheville wildlife rehabilitator had to surrender rescued raccoons

Buncombe County advised visitors of a West Asheville wildlife rescue to seek a rabies risk evaluation after discovering several young raccoons at the practice. Their caretaker says the raccoons were no threat to anyone. What happened?

6 days ago in Health & Wellness, Local

Why are Cyclospora cases increasing in NC? Health officials explain

A state veterinarian explains why tracking a parasite linked to fresh produce can be difficult

6 days ago in Crime & Safety, Local

4 women charged in Swannanoa animal abuse case set for September trial

In May 2026, four employees of a Swannanoa dog kennel were charged in the deaths of two dogs and the starvation of several other animals. This September, all four women are slated for trial at the Buncombe County Courthouse.

6 days ago in Health & Wellness, Local

Henderson County Cyclospora cases climb to 18 as North Carolina outbreak grows

County has reported far more cases than normal while state health officials investigate the source of 561 infections statewide

6 days ago in Arts & Culture, Community, Lifestyle, Local

ArtsAVL launches $500-1,500 grant program for WNC artists

Applications are now open for the ArtsAVL Artist Support Grant cycle. The grants, open to artists from six different Western North Carolina counties, will be awarded this November.

7 days ago in Local, Native Advertising, Outdoors, Visitors Guide

Asheville weather: Severe storms possible Tuesday, greater risk Wednesday

Damaging winds are the main threat before a cold front brings cooler temperatures to Western North Carolina

1 week ago in Sports

FIFA investigates Argentina players confronting Spain’s on-field World Cup celebrations

FIFA opened an investigation Monday after Spain's celebrations on beating Argentina in the World Cup final took an ugly turn when players briefly clashed on the field. Video replays showed several players involved in a scuffle, including Argentina midfielder Leandro Paredes.

1 week ago in Entertainment

Judge says Paramount and Warner must halt merger for at least two weeks, granting states’ request

A federal judge on Monday ordered Paramount and Warner Bros. Discovery to halt their $81 billion merger for at least two weeks, allowing states that are challenging the deal more time to see their case through in court.

1 week ago in Local

Haywood County I-40 exit ramp to close for 2 weeks for maintenance

The North Carolina Department of Transportation announced that the ramp from U.S. 74 to Interstate 40 West will temporarily close while a contractor conducts maintenance.

1 week ago in Education, Local

UNC Asheville report keeps South Campus woods in play for development

Advisory committee stops short of recommending permanent preservation, instead calling for more planning, environmental review and public input

1 week ago in Arts & Culture, Entertainment, Lifestyle, Local, Perspectives

‘The Odyssey’ review: Christopher Nolan’s epic is mythic, massive moviemaking

"The Odyssey" has arrived. "Oppenheimer" director Christopher Nolan delivers an unbelievably immersive and impressive interpretation of the epic story. Read our review for more.

1 week ago in Crime & Safety, Local, Visitors Guide

2 remain critical after deadly shooting on Biltmore Avenue

Asheville detectives recover a firearm, continue searching for suspects and ask witnesses to come forward

1 week ago in Business, Food & Drink, Local

Oak & Grist fights to stay open after Black Mountain town order

Town gives distillery 90 days to make changes; company says restrictions could threaten its future

1 week ago in Local, Native Advertising, Outdoors

GOES-19 outage: How it affected Asheville weather forecasts

A rare NOAA satellite disruption temporarily reduced real-time weather imagery, but Asheville-area forecasters continued tracking storms using radar and other tools

1 week ago in Crime & Safety, Local

New NC law allows license plate readers on state highways

The state budget makes the automated license plate reader program permanent, allowing law enforcement agencies to install cameras on state-maintained roads, including major routes across Asheville area

1 week ago in Business, Native Advertising

Blossman Gas & Appliance marks 75 years of propane service, community commitment

Blossman Gas & Appliance is marking its 75th anniversary this year, highlighting decades of propane service, local customer relationships and community involvement in Asheville and Western North Carolina.

1 week ago in Lifestyle

How to keep babies safe when temperatures soar

Infants, toddlers and young children need outdoor activity to build strong bodies and minds, but they also require extra care in the heat. In the summer months, those twin imperatives can make parents anxious. How long should kids be out? How do I know they're OK? What should I avoid?

1 week ago in Sports, Trending

Spain’s World Cup champions head home for a royal welcome and a parade through Madrid

Spain's World Cupwinning soccer team is set to return home on Monday, where the 26-man squad will be greeted by Spanish royalty and Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez before boarding an open-top bus for a parade through central Madrid.

1 week ago in National, Trending

Social media influencers Andrew and Tristan Tate expected in Miami court

Influencer brothers Andrew and Tristan Tate are scheduled to appear before a federal magistrate in Miami on Monday after they were arrested to face rape and sex trafficking charges in the United Kingdom.

1 week ago in World

Andy Burnham becomes the UK’s seventh prime minister in a decade after Starmer resigns

Prime Minister Andy Burnham said politicians "need to be better" as he delivered his first speech Monday as Britain's new leader. Burnham spoke for several minutes outside 10 Downing St., where he promised to end street sleeping by homeless people and deliver a "circuit breaker" for a system he says has taken wrong turns since the 1980s.