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

Winter storm looms: Safety tips for Asheville area residents

Preparation can prevent accidents and life-threatening conditions

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

Asheville area braces for weekend winter storm

Residents advised to shelter in place, stay off roads, stock up on essentials and plan for power outages

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

Ice threat grows ahead of weekend winter storm

Forecasters warn of dangerous travel and prolonged power outages in Asheville area

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

Fork & Dagger: Thai Pearl delivers a city feel with uneven flavor

The small West Asheville eatery charms with ambiance and hospitality, but the menu doesn’t always deliver

5 days ago in Local, ZZZ App Top Stories

Vehicle fire shuts down two lanes of I-40 eastbound

Heavy delays reported near Smokey Park Highway in West Asheville

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

Barn fire spreads into woods, burns 24 acres in Leicester

Two non-residential structures destroyed; no injuries reported

5 days ago in Arts & Culture, Business, Community, Local, Music, On The Town, ZZZ App Top Stories

Renovation causes section of White Horse Black Mountain to collapse

A section of local music venue White Horse Black Mountain collapsed earlier today during construction work on the building. No one was injured during the accident.

6 days ago in Lifestyle, Trending

Take these steps to protect yourself from winter weather dangers

Winter weather brings various hazards that people have to contend with to keep warm and safe. These dangers can include carbon monoxide poisoning, hypothermia and frozen pipes that can burst and make homes unlivable.

6 days ago in Local, ZZZ App Top Stories

Winter storm watch issued for Asheville area

Gov. Stein declares emergency ahead of weekend winter storm

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

8-acre wildfire breaks out in Leicester

A wildfire sparked this morning in the Leicester, N.C. area, drawing attention from passersby and local fire response teams.

6 days ago in Ask The Expert, Housing, HVAC System & Maintenance Expert, Local, Native Advertising, ZZZ App Top Stories

Protect your home: Heating, plumbing experts MB HAYNES offer winter weather tips

When winter temperatures drop across Western North Carolina and upstate South Carolina, your home’s heating system and plumbing face extra strain. Freezing weather can lead to no-heat emergencies, frozen pipes, burst lines and costly water damage. Read MB HAYNES' expert advice for preventing damage to your home.

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

Safe, unconventional ways to stay warm without power

From hot water bottles to indoor tents, creative ways Asheville area residents can keep the cold at bay without electricity

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

What winter weather warnings, watches and advisories mean

The National Weather Service uses different criteria by region to signal varying levels of winter storm risk

6 days ago in National

The US is on the verge of losing its measles elimination status. Here’s why that matters

It's been a year since a measles outbreak began in West Texas, and international health authorities say they plan to meet in April to determine if the U.S. has lost its measles-free designation.

6 days ago in National

House Republicans begin push to hold the Clintons in contempt of Congress over the Epstein probe

House Republicans are starting a push Wednesday to hold former President Bill Clinton and former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton in contempt of Congress over the Jeffrey Epstein investigation, opening the prospect of the House using one of its most powerful punishments against a former president for the first time.

6 days ago in Entertainment, Music

Taylor Swift, Kenny Loggins, members of Kiss and more get into Songwriters Hall of Fame

Taylor Swift, Kiss' Gene Simmons and Paul Stanley, Christopher "Tricky" Stewart, Alanis Morissette and Kenny Loggins make up the 2026 Songwriters Hall of Fame inductees.

6 days ago in Entertainment

Kristen Bell returning as host to SAG’s Actor Awards

Kristen Bell is returning as host of the Screen Actors Guild's Actor Awards for a third time. The Screen Actors Guild-American Federation of Television and Radio Artists, the union that presents the annual awards, announced Wednesday that Bell will emcee the March 1 awards, formerly known as the SAG Awards.

6 days ago in Food & Drink, Local, Native Advertising, ZZZ App Top Stories

Cooking without power: Getting creative if Asheville loses power

A little preparation now can prevent hunger and stress during winter weather

6 days ago in Sports

Record crowds witness Sabalenka, Alcaraz, Gauff and Zverev advance at Australian Open

Another day, another record crowd. Top-ranked Aryna Sabalenka and Carlos Alcaraz advanced in straight sets Wednesday and the No. 3 seeds — Coco Gauff and Alexander Zverev — also progressed to the third round of the Australian Open.

6 days ago in Lifestyle

This just in from The New York Times: Its first 2-player game, and an evolving business model

For subscribers to The New York Times who are as interested in solving Wordle or filling in the crossword puzzle as in reading the latest political or business news, Wednesday is a big day.