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

Tombstone Tales: Riverside grave with bold confession

ASHEVILLE, N.C. — Riverside Cemetery is known for its monuments, the Southern writers who draw visitors from around the country…

5 days ago in Lifestyle, Local, Outdoors, ZZZ App Top Stories

Hikes of WNC: Christmount Loop

The choose-your-own-adventure trails in the woods around the Christmount community of Black Mountain are steep, but their features are charmingly eclectic, making for a dynamic and diverse hiking experience.

6 days ago in Business, Local, ZZZ App Top Stories

East Fork Pottery to invest $2.5M, expand Asheville operations

Investment will double output, sustain 125 existing jobs and support local creative economy

6 days ago in Local, ZZZ App Top Stories

Asheville GreenWorks hosts hard-to-recycle collection Saturday

Rigid Styrofoam, electronics and lawn equipment eligible; plan for extra traffic

6 days ago in Asheville History, Local, Native Advertising, ZZZ App Top Stories

Strangeville: What haunts Asheville’s Riverside Cemetery?

Uncover the secrets of Asheville’s Riverside Cemetery, where famous graves, Civil War history and haunting tales converge.

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

Weaverville Christmas Parade lines up for Saturday celebration

The annual Weaverville Christmas Parade returns for its regularly scheduled December merriment this weekend.

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

Another Buncombe County deputy charged with assault

Deputy Gregory Bembry placed on administrative leave pending internal review

7 days ago in Education, Local, ZZZ App Top Stories

WNC Nature Center hosts Critter Checkup for stuffed animals

Kids can learn about animal care with vet appointments, hot cocoa, and mascot visits

7 days ago in Sports

Jahmyr Gibbs rushes for 3 TDs and Lions get much-needed 44-30 win over Cowboys

Jahmyr Gibbs and a defense that suddenly generated pressure and turnovers helped the Detroit Lions stay in contention for a playoff berth. Gibbs ran for three touchdowns, including a 13-yarder with 2:19 left that sealed the Lions' much-needed 44-30 win over the Dallas Cowboys on Thursday night.

7 days ago in Sports

LeBron James’ 1,297-game double-digit scoring streak ends but he gets winning assist vs. Raptors

For LeBron James, the win mattered more than the streak. James' NBA-record run of 1,297 consecutive regular-season games with at least 10 points ended Thursday night at Toronto, and he was the one who made the decision to have it end. Instead of trying to score to win the game — and extend his streak — he set up Rui Hachimura for the final shot.

7 days ago in Local, ZZZ App Top Stories

Asheville names DK Wesley as next city manager

Veteran Buncombe County administrator to lead city starting Jan. 12, 2026

7 days ago in Sports

A supersized World Cup field begins taking shape at Friday’s draw

FIFA has invited more teams than ever for a World Cup priced largely for fans in the 1%. The process of figuring out which teams in the expanded 48-nation field will play where begins with Friday's draw at the Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts.

7 days ago in Entertainment

Netflix to acquire Warner Bros. studio and streaming business for $72 billion

Netflix has struck a deal with Warner Bros. Discovery, the legacy Hollywood giant behind "Harry Potter" and "Friends," to buy its studio and streaming business for $72 billion.

7 days ago in Sports

NFL mandates playing surfaces for all stadiums meet new standards by 2028 to enhance player safety

The playing surfaces at every NFL stadium will have to meet new enhanced standards set through lab and field testing by the start of the 2028 season.

7 days ago in World

At least 4 countries pull out of 2026 Eurovision contest as Israel’s participation sows discord

Public broadcasters in Ireland, the Netherlands, Spain and Slovenia on Thursday pulled out of next year's Eurovision Song Contest after organizers decided to allow Israel to compete, putting political discord on center stage over a usually joyful celebration of music.

7 days ago in National

Grand jury rejects new mortgage fraud indictment against New York Attorney General Letitia James

The Justice Department failed Thursday to secure a new indictment against New York Attorney General Letitia James after a judge dismissed the previous mortgage fraud prosecution encouraged by President Donald Trump, according to people familiar with the matter.

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

UPDATE: Inmate not released by mistake, Buncombe authorities say

Transylvania County officials say a clerical error misidentified an active charge against Corey Howell

7 days ago in Education, Local, ZZZ App Top Stories

School delays in the Asheville region

Find out which schools have delayed start times because of wintry weather

1 week ago in Business, Community, Food & Drink, Local, ZZZ App Top Stories

Town of Black Mountain vs. Black Mountain Brewing: Controversy explained

Black Mountain Brewing, a local brewery, has taken to social media in recent weeks with a claim that the Black Mountain Town Building Inspector had unjustly shut down the top deck of the brewery. Yesterday, Black Mountain officials responded to BMB's claims in a press release. Here's what's going on.

1 week ago in Lifestyle, Trending

Parents under pressure offer creative tips for moving Santa’s spy Elf on the Shelf

Elf on the Shelf, who turns 20 this year, has created lots of family memories, laughter and the occasional parental panic over where to move the elf next.