2 weeks ago in National

An experimental Alzheimer’s drug shows some promise as researchers hunt new approaches

An experimental drug might help slow early Alzheimer's disease in a markedly different way than today's treatments — by lowering levels of a brain protein called tau, researchers reported Tuesday.

2 weeks ago in National

Darline Graham Nordone, sister of Lindsey Graham, chosen to fulfill remainder of his US Senate term

Lindsey Graham's sister, Darline Graham Nordone, has been named as his temporary replacement in the U.S. Senate after his unexpected death over the weekend.

2 weeks ago in Education, Local

Asheville City, Buncombe County schools earn strong marks in new state report cards

Education data shows local districts outperforming North Carolina averages in graduation, reading and student growth

2 weeks ago in Sports

Baseball’s All-Stars don’t like MLB’s salary cap proposal but say there’s time to find a deal

Paul Skenes, Juan Soto and Bryce Harper are among baseball's All-Stars who say players will never agree to a salary cap but maintain there's plenty of time to avoid a conflict that could shorten the 2027 season.

2 weeks ago in Lifestyle

People have been fermenting food for millennia. Here’s why more people are focused on gut health now

More people are focusing on their gut health, as fibermaxxing goes mainstream, colorectal cancer rises among young adults and personalized gut microbiome treatments become increasingly popular.

2 weeks ago in Sports

Jazz guard Trey Alexander taken from court on stretcher in NBA Summer League game

Utah Jazz guard Trey Alexander was taken from the court on stretcher Monday night after appearing to injure his side on a drive to the basket in an NBA Summer League game against the Chicago Bulls.

2 weeks ago in Sports

Jordan Walker spoils Philly’s Kyle Schwarber party, rallies to win Home Run Derby

Jordan Walker wore his Cardinals hat backward, chewed a big wad of bubble gum and wore the top of his jersey splayed open as he dug in for his final Home Run Derby swing.

2 weeks ago in Lifestyle

What injured athletes can teach us about recovery and resilience

Serious injuries and medical conditions disrupt people's daily routines and can impact their confidence and sense of identity. Elite athletes know the challenges from an injury that sidelines them from their sport, requires physical rehabilitation and leaves their ability to return to competition in doubt.

2 weeks ago in Entertainment

Sam Neill, New Zealand actor who starred in ‘Jurassic Park’ and ‘The Piano,’ dies at 78

Sam Neill, the smoothly elegant and versatile actor whose prolific career moved from art films to blockbusters as he dodged velociraptors in "Jurassic Park" and played Holly Hunter's cruel husband in "The Piano," has died. He was 78.

2 weeks ago in Local

What Asheville drivers need to know about NC’s new transportation laws

House Bill 1094 lowers the default speed limit on many rural roads, eliminates a school requirement for teen driver's licenses and expands local authority to regulate e-bikes

2 weeks ago in Business, Politics

Rep. Chuck Edwards sells all 6 Western North Carolina McDonald’s restaurants

The restaurants have been sold to longtime family friends as Edwards seeks another term representing North Carolina's 11th District

2 weeks ago in Crime & Safety, Local

Old Mars Hill Highway victim died after being struck by vehicle, officials say

The Buncombe County Sheriff's Office say preliminary autopsy results reveal that a woman found dead along Old Mars Hill Highway was hit and killed by a vehicle.

2 weeks ago in Community, Education, Local, Sports

UNC Asheville unveils conceptual designs for tennis courts, campus upgrades

The University of North Carolina Asheville has released conceptual images for several campus improvement projects, including building renovations, an ADA-accessible library entrance and new on-campus tennis courts.

2 weeks ago in Community, Local, Politics

Black Mountain Town Council names new member at Monday meeting

Black Mountain Town Council will elect one of 10 applicants to Town Council at a meeting tonight. The chosen candidate will join the Town Council immediately as a full voting member.

2 weeks ago in Local, Native Advertising

Beaucatcher Tunnel in Asheville closing overnight for NCDOT inspection

Drivers should use Interstate 240 detour as crews conduct routine tunnel safety inspection

2 weeks ago in Crime & Safety, Local

More than 22 grams of fentanyl seized after 3 arrested in West Asheville

The Asheville Police Department arrested three people on fentanyl-related charges this weekend in West Asheville.

2 weeks ago in Local

North Carolina budget sends hundreds of millions to Asheville area

The state budget includes more than $700 million for Helene recovery, including housing assistance, infrastructure repairs, landslide mapping and economic relief across the mountains

2 weeks ago in Local, Native Advertising, Outdoors

Asheville weather: Heavy rain raises flash flood threat across WNC

The National Weather Service says saturated ground means it won't take much additional rainfall to produce flash flooding in Asheville area

2 weeks ago in Local, Native Advertising

Asheville wins $585,000 grant to study Hilliard Avenue improvements

Study will examine a western extension tied to the I-26 Connector, along with pedestrian, bicycle, transit and stormwater upgrades

2 weeks ago in Local, Politics

NC DMV to phase out license plate registration stickers by October 2026

North Carolina drivers will soon see a change in car registration protocol. The North Carolina Department of Transportation is developing a digital registration system for implementation by the end of the year.