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

Beneath the Blue Ridge: Who was Virginia Olson? Remembering the Asheville student

Before she became the subject of a cold case, Virginia Olson was a young woman building a life in Asheville. This installment looks at who she was and how she was remembered.

2 weeks ago in Community, Local, Politics, ZZZ App Top Stories

‘Pro-democracy’ protesters: Meet the Black Mountain ‘Monday Group’

The "Monday Group" is a weekly meeting of "pro-democracy protesters," founded by a small collective of Black Mountain residents in the days after the reelection of President Donald Trump. While the group does not have a name outside of their weekday affiliation, many members share the convictions of pro-democracy nonprofits like Indivisible AVL.

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

These Asheville roads see the most crashes

A closer look at Buncombe County traffic dangers and North Carolina’s fatal crash risk

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

Asheville school board weighs facilities costs, policy issues in work session

Members review facilities needs, consider fencing contract and support for bus safety ordinance

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

Asheville area braces for near-record April heat

Temperatures 20 degrees above normal expected before sharp cooldown and possible frost early next week

2 weeks ago in Entertainment

Tom Holland says new ‘Spider-Man’ is the most emotional, most mature, yet

Tom Holland's Peter Parker is dealing with the reality of making his friends forget his identity in the upcoming "Spider-Man" movie.

2 weeks ago in Sports

Dallas Wings select Azzi Fudd of UConn No. 1 in WNBA draft with a $500,000 payday waiting

Azzi Fudd is on her way to Dallas as the No. 1 pick in the WNBA draft with a $500,000 payday waiting for the former UConn star. A record-setting six UCLA players followed her into the league.

2 weeks ago in World

Trump says US military has blockaded Iranian ports to pressure Tehran

U.S. President Donald Trump said Monday that the American military had begun a blockade of Iranian ports as part of his effort to force Tehran to open the Strait of Hormuz and accept a deal to end the war that has raged for more than six weeks.

2 weeks ago in Entertainment

Hollywood heavyweights voice ‘unequivocal opposition’ to Paramount-Warner merger in open letter

More than a thousand movie stars, writers, directors and other Hollywood professionals announced their "unequivocal opposition" to the proposed Paramount merger with Warner Bros. Discovery in an open letter published Monday.

2 weeks ago in Entertainment

Kim Kardashian makes her Broadway producing debut with the criminal justice play ‘The Fear of 13’

Kim Kardashian is adding to her resume the title of Broadway producer. The reality TV star and entrepreneur has signed on to help produce the play "The Fear of 13," about the true story of Nick Yarris, a man who spent more than two decades on death row for a murder he insists he did not commit.

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

Looking for a job in WNC? Asheville career expo brings employers together Thursday

Event hosted by the Asheville Chamber offers hiring opportunities, networking and career support services

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

Crews make progress on Asheville area wildfires, but danger persists

Cole Gap Fire reaches 80% containment as crews monitor multiple incidents fueled by Helene debris

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

Asheville council to review $1.1M grant for police intelligence hub

Project sparks debate over public safety benefits and privacy implications

2 weeks ago in Community, Health & Wellness, Lifestyle, Local, On The Town, Outdoors, Sports, ZZZ App Top Stories

Pickleball prospects: City scouting two parks for 10-court complex

Citing enormous public enthusiasm for the sport, city officials have announced two potential sites for an eight to 10-court pickleball complex: Aston Park in downtown Asheville and Roger Farmer Park off of Patton Avenue.

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

Seeing bees in your yard? NC officials say don’t panic

Ground-nesting native species are short-lived, non-aggressive and vital to Asheville area ecosystems

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

Asheville Tourists rename ballpark HomeTrust Park

Rebranding begins immediately across stadium and team platforms

2 weeks ago in National

Swalwell exits California governor’s race after assault allegations as rivals seek his supporters

Democratic Rep. Eric Swalwell's abrupt exit from the race for California governor left his rivals scrambling to lock down his former supporters in a crowded contest with no clear leader, injecting more turmoil into the campaign to lead the nation's most populous state.

2 weeks ago in Sports, Trending

Rory McIlroy goes back-to-back at the Masters to join Jack Nicklaus, Nick Faldo and Tiger Woods

Rory McIlroy is the Masters champion again, this time without falling to his knees on the 18th green and sobbing over finally achieving his lifelong dream.

2 weeks ago in Sports

NBA play-in games are set: Heat-Hornets, Magic-76ers, Suns-Blazers, Clippers-Warriors

The play-in tournament field is set, and just like that the postseason has arrived in the NBA. First up: an elimination game in Charlotte. The ninth-place Hornets will take on the 10th-place Miami Heat on Tuesday night (7:30 p.m. Eastern) in a win-or-go-home game to open the play-in tournament.

2 weeks ago in Music, Lifestyle

It’s music festival season. How to stay safe and healthy while enjoying the show

Music festival season has arrived: a time to gather outside with friends, listening to tunes, dancing, and maybe even getting the chance to rub shoulders with musicians you love.