2 weeks ago in World

Rescuers search for alternative route to reach 2 missing in a flooded Laos cave

Rescue workers in Laos searched Monday for an alternative passage into a flooded cave where two people are believed to have been trapped for nearly two weeks after heavy rainfall flooded the main entrance, making it impassable.

2 weeks ago in Local, Native Advertising, ZZZ App Top Stories

Ramp closure, I-240 work to slow WNC drivers

Two road projects begin this week in Haywood and Buncombe counties, with impacts lasting through late summer in one area.

2 weeks ago in Entertainment, Local

Asheville concerts in June 2026: Live music in Western North Carolina

From national touring acts to local jams and emerging artists, here’s a look at June concerts and live music in Asheville and WNC.

2 weeks ago in Sports

The trophy returns: NBA releases images of how Finals courts will look in San Antonio, New York

It's official: The NBA Finals logos are back at the NBA Finals. With no fanfare other than a social media post, the NBA announced Sunday that the image of the Larry O'Brien Trophy — the one given to the winner of the finals — will be painted at midcourt for games at both the Frost Bank Center in San Antonio and Madison Square Garden in New York for this season's title series.

2 weeks ago in Business, Local, ZZZ App Top Stories

Helene recovery program targets Asheville’s small businesses

New Optimist Ventures program combines grants, investment capital and business training to help companies recover from Tropical Storm Helene

2 weeks ago in Local, Native Advertising, Outdoors, ZZZ App Top Stories

Storm chances return to Asheville before dry stretch takes hold

Near-normal temperatures Monday will give way to a cooler Tuesday before a gradual warmup through the weekend

2 weeks ago in Health & Wellness, Local, ZZZ App Top Stories

NC promotes tobacco quit programs, 988 mental health lifeline

NCDHHS urges residents to use free crisis counseling and smoking cessation resources during statewide awareness campaigns

2 weeks ago in Local, Outdoors, ZZZ App Top Stories

Chimney Rock closed this week after landslide

Park officials say recent rainfall caused damage to the main access road, prompting a temporary closure

2 weeks ago in Local, Outdoors, People at Work, ZZZ App Top Stories

People at Work: The woman behind Asheville’s greenways

The longtime city planner Lucy Crown spent years advancing projects designed to make Asheville safer, more walkable and more connected

2 weeks ago in Health & Wellness, Local, ZZZ App Top Stories

Strikeout Childhood Cancer bowling tournament nears $15K goal in Hendersonville

10th annual fundraiser at Tarheel Lanes brings together bowlers, families and supporters to fund childhood cancer research through St. Baldrick's Foundation

2 weeks ago in Crime & Safety, Local, ZZZ App Top Stories

Shelby officer fired, SBI investigates after viral arrest video sparks outrage

Doorbell camera footage appears to show a woman being punched multiple times during an arrest; police chief calls officer's actions "disturbing and inappropriate."

2 weeks ago in Local, Sports, ZZZ App Top Stories

Hollin leads Asheville City to win with two-goal night

Hollin's brace and Naroa Domenech's second-half strike lift the Women in Blue to a 3-1 road victory over Chattanooga Red Wolves

2 weeks ago in Local, Sports, ZZZ App Top Stories

Asheville City SC scores three quick goals to defeat Port City FC

The Blues turned a scoreless match into a convincing 3-0 win behind Franco Ocana's two-goal performance.

2 weeks ago in Local, ZZZ App Top Stories

Buncombe may move some policy decisions to county manager

Employee pay and proposed changes to fleet policies headline Tuesday's commissioner briefing

2 weeks ago in Community, Local, On The Town, Outdoors, Pets, ZZZ App Top Stories

Monchu rescue: Community unites to save dog from floodwaters

Thousands of people breathed a sigh of relief this week after Monchu, a local dog swept downriver by swift floodwaters, was rescued after going missing for over 24 hours. The lost pup went viral on social media, where some posts received over 10,000 reactions.

2 weeks ago in Asheville History, Local

Strangeville: Devil’s Den and the outlaw legends of Iron Mountain

On the North Carolina-Tennessee line, Devil’s Den became part of a darker mountain history shaped by moonshiners and outlaws.

2 weeks ago in Arts & Culture, Community, Local, On The Town, ZZZ App Top Stories

All Souls Cathedral estimates $10 million needed to restore Biltmore Village landmark

As Biltmore Village continues to recover from Tropical Storm Helene, All Souls Cathedral has remained shuttered. While restoring the church is estimated to cost millions, staff say that the congregation remains as active as ever.

2 weeks ago in Local, Native Advertising, ZZZ App Top Stories

Overnight lane closures planned on I-26 Connector project in Asheville

Two key corridors -- Patton Avenue and I-26 East/U.S. 23 South -- will have rolling nightly lane restrictions for maintenance and construction

2 weeks ago in Crime & Safety, Local, ZZZ App Top Stories

Former women’s prison officer arrested on felony sex crime charge

James Allen Mathes, 66, a former officer at Western Correctional Center for Women in Swannanoa, was arrested by Buncombe County Sheriff's Office detectives after an investigation revealed a relationship between Mathes and a detainee at WCCW.

2 weeks ago in Local, Native Advertising, Outdoors, ZZZ App Top Stories

Thunderstorms, heavy rain target Asheville area through Saturday

Forecasters say the unsettled pattern will continue into Monday before cooler, drier air arrives