2 weeks ago in Local, Native Advertising

I-40 westbound closed in Haywood County after crash

Drivers should avoid the area and expect delays while crews respond to the crash

2 weeks ago in National

Tropical Storms Karina and Lowell form in the Pacific Ocean as Dolly churns in the Atlantic

Tropical Storms Karina and Lowell formed Thursday in the Pacific Ocean, both of which were expected to become hurricanes in the next few days, the National Hurricane Center said.

2 weeks ago in Local, Native Advertising

I-26 Connector update: Causeway takes shape in French Broad River

The first phase of the temporary causeway is expected to be in place by mid-next week

2 weeks ago in National

As super El Nino strengthens, study suggests that climate change is intensifying El Ninos

A new study suggests that El Ninos — the natural climatic chaos agent that pops up periodically and spikes global temperatures — are getting stronger because of human-caused climate change.

2 weeks ago in Sports

Roger Federer heads to the Tennis Hall of Fame and says he ‘had the best time’ during his career

Roger Federer will have a chance to reflect back on his career Saturday when he is enshrined in the International Tennis Hall of Fame in Newport, Rhode Island. The 45-year-old from Switzerland, who will be honored along with broadcaster and former player Mary Carillo, said it would be his first trip to Newport.

2 weeks ago in Crime & Safety, Local

1 Asheville officer fired weapon in fatal Nancy Street shooting, SBI says

The man killed in the shooting was familiar with people inside the home, according to SBI

2 weeks ago in Crime & Safety, Local

McDowell County niece and uncle charged with felony incest

Tiffany Adonnus Sydnor, 34, and Corey Terrell Tate, 49, were reported by a family member to the McDowell County Sheriff's Office in June 2026.

2 weeks ago in Food & Drink, Health & Wellness, Local

Are we safe from cyclospora? State health officials give timeline update

With cyclosporiasis cases on the decline, the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services provided an update on when the risk of exposure will subside.

2 weeks ago in Crime & Safety

Henderson County man arrested on 20 counts of child sex abuse

Jeffrey Todd Queen, 33, was arrested by the Henderson County Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force with assistance from the North Carolina State Bureau of Investigation following an investigation into possession and distribution of child sex abuse material.

2 weeks ago in Local, Politics

Asheville candidates make their cases at neighborhood forum

Transparency, city finances, housing, infrastructure and public participation dominated the discussion

2 weeks ago in Crime & Safety, Local

2 men dead from gunshot wounds in Henderson County

Two Henderson County men were found dead from gunshot wounds at their home off of Chestnut Stump Road, the Henderson County Sheriff's Office said.

2 weeks ago in Local, Native Advertising, Outdoors

Asheville weather could cloud tonight’s lunar eclipse

Storms and clouds may make viewing tricky, but the partial eclipse peaks around midnight

2 weeks ago in Entertainment

Prosecutors rest in Tupac Shakur murder trial, putting Duane Davis’ defense up next

Prosecutors rested their case Wednesday in the murder trial of Duane "Keffe D" Davis after calling 24 witnesses for the nearly 30-year-old killing of Tupac Shakur.

2 weeks ago in Sports

Brewers starter Dustin May hit by line drive and leaves game after 1 pitch against Mets

Milwaukee Brewers right-hander Dustin May left his start against the New York Mets with a bruised right scapula after throwing one pitch Wednesday night.

2 weeks ago in Crime & Safety, Local

Asheville police shoot, kill man armed with knife during reported break-in

Officers responded early Thursday to a Nancy Street home and encountered a man who police said refused multiple commands to drop the weapon

2 weeks ago in Arts & Culture, Community, Entertainment, Local, Music, Native Advertising

Things to do in Asheville and WNC: Aug. 28-30

828 Day, Shindig on the Green, Gregory Alan Isakov, Asheville Craft Beer races, neighborhood festivals and theater are among the weekend events across WNC.

2 weeks ago in Arts & Culture, Community, Lifestyle, Local, On The Town

Asheville Holiday Parade theme revealed, applications open for 80th year

It may be 80 degrees out now, but Christmas is right around the corner. Participant applications for the 80th annual Asheville Holiday Parade are open.

2 weeks ago in Custom Jewelry & Care Expert, Local, Native Advertising

How to tell if your jewelry is actually valuable

D.C. Creasman Jewelers explains what karat stamps, gold content, diamonds and age can tell you about a piece's value

2 weeks ago in Sports

Giants receiver Calvin Austin is out for the season with a torn ACL, AP source says

27-year-old Calvin Austin has a torn ACL in his right knee and is expected to miss the season, a person with knowledge of the injury told The Associated Press on Wednesday, speaking on condition of anonymity because the team had not revealed the extent of the injury.

2 weeks ago in Sports

NFL owners unanimously approve the sale of the Seahawks to Vinod Khosla and his family

NFL owners on Wednesday unanimously approved the sale of the Seattle Seahawks to the Khosla family, including Vinod Khosla. NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell congratulated the Khosla family for having "great timing" in purchasing the team that is coming off its second Super Bowl victory in franchise history.