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

Armadillos expand across North Carolina, new map shows

Sightings now reported in more than 28 counties, including Buncombe, officials say

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

Tombstone Tales: A memorial and a mystery at Riverside Cemetery

More than a century after his death, the story of Capt. Warrington D. Roath — a Civil War and Spanish-American War veteran buried in Asheville’s Riverside Cemetery — remains shrouded in quiet mystery.

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

828 Scoreboard: This week’s high school football results

Find out how your favorite Asheville area teams fared

2 weeks ago in World

Thousands of Palestinians return to what’s left of their homes as Gaza ceasefire takes effect

Tens of thousands of Palestinians headed back to the heavily destroyed northern Gaza Strip on Friday as a U.S.-brokered ceasefire came into effect in a deal that raised hopes for ending the Israel-Hamas war.

2 weeks ago in Sports

Padres’ Iglesias suspended 1 game, Bogaerts fined for dispute with umpires after season-ending loss

San Diego Padres infielder Jose Iglesias was suspended Friday for one game and fined for unprofessional conduct toward the umpires during the final game of the club's wild-card playoff series against the Chicago Cubs, MLB announced.

2 weeks ago in Sports

Shedeur Sanders promoted to Browns backup QB, will be behind rookie Dillon Gabriel against Steelers

Sanders will back up Dillon Gabriel on Sunday in Pittsburgh, meaning the Browns, who haven't won a regular-season game on their rival's home field since 2003, will face the Steelers with two rookie quarterbacks.

2 weeks ago in Entertainment, Music

No Doubt reunites for Sphere residency. Gwen Stefani will be first woman to headline the Vegas venue

Don't speak — scream, because No Doubt has announced the band's first run of shows in 14 years. After surprising fans with a brief reunion at the 2024 Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival, the ska-punks have set their sights on Las Vegas.

2 weeks ago in National

Blast at a Tennessee explosives plant leaves 19 people missing and feared dead, sheriff says

A blast that leveled an explosives plant Friday in rural Tennessee left 19 people missing and feared dead, authorities said.

2 weeks ago in Business, Entertainment, Food & Drink, Health & Wellness, Local, Music, ZZZ App Top Stories

Halloween fun in Asheville supports breast cancer research

Boos for Boobs fundraiser and Making Strides 5K walk and run raise awareness and funds for the American Cancer Society

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

Free College Application Week returns to North Carolina

Oct. 20-26 event aims to ease application process, expand college options, help seniors take the next step toward higher education

2 weeks ago in Ask The Expert, Health & Wellness, Lifestyle, Local, Native Advertising, Yoga Fitness Expert, ZZZ App Top Stories

Healthy lifestyle hacks for seasonal shifts

At YogaSix Asheville, we believe yoga is a path that grows with you through every stage of life, and a steady practice to return to when everything around you is in transition. With a few simple lifestyle practices, you can nurture yourself and step into fall feeling grounded, strong and supported.

2 weeks ago in Sports

Dodgers advance to NLCS, beat Phillies 2-1 on Kerkering’s 11th-inning error

The Philadelphia Phillies and Los Angeles Dodgers didn't blink as the pressure built, inning after scoreless inning. Both teams pushed a single run across, forcing extra innings. Then came one of postseason baseball's craziest endings.

2 weeks ago in World

Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado wins the Nobel Peace Prize

Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado won the Nobel Peace Prize on Friday for her struggle to achieve a democratic transition in the South American nation, winning recognition as a woman "who keeps the flame of democracy burning amid a growing darkness."

2 weeks ago in National

National Guard set to patrol Memphis but blocked in Illinois for 2 weeks

National Guard troops were expected Friday to begin patrolling in Memphis, a day after a federal judge in Illinois blocked the deployment of troops in the Chicago area for at least two weeks.

2 weeks ago in National

Sister Jean Dolores Schmidt, Loyola Chicago’s beloved chaplain, dies at 106

Sister Jean Dolores Schmidt, the chaplain for the men's basketball team at Loyola Chicago who became a beloved international celebrity during the school's fairy-tale run to the Final Four of the NCAA Tournament in 2018, has died, the university announced Thursday night. She was 106.

2 weeks ago in Entertainment, Trending

Judge tosses out Drake’s defamation lawsuit against label over Kendrick Lamar’s ‘Not Like Us’

A defamation lawsuit that Drake brought against Universal Music Group was tossed out Thursday by a federal judge who said the lyrics in Kendrick Lamar's dis track "Not Like Us" were opinion.

2 weeks ago in Local, ZZZ App Top Stories

Asheville’s Wall Street Parking Garage reopens Saturday

All four downtown parking facilities will be open for peak leaf season, providing convenient access for residents and visitors

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

Richmond Hill Park to partially reopen Saturday

Phased reopening marks recovery milestone for Asheville post-Helene

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

No charges filed in Buncombe County shooting

Sheriff’s office says deadly force on Kreston Drive was used in self-defense

2 weeks ago in Sports

Dominance of the Las Vegas Aces threatens to make short work of WNBA’s expanded finals

The Las Vegas Aces are in position to make short work of the WNBA's expanded playoff schedule. A'ja Wilson's turnaround jumper with 0.3 seconds remaining lifted the Aces over the Phoenix Mercury for a thrilling 90-88 win on Wednesday night. It also gave Las Vegas a 3-0 lead in the first best-of-seven WNBA Finals in league history.