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4 hours ago in Lifestyle, Sports
Ex-NFL star Antonio Brown appears in Miami court but judge delays hearing on expected plea deal
Former NFL star wide receiver Antonio Brown's court hearing where he was expected to accept a plea deal and avoid prison time in...
4 hours ago in Entertainment, Lifestyle
Hulk star Lou Ferrigno fulfills childhood dream meeting with Pope Leo XIV
Lou Ferrigno, who starred as the Marvel character during its 1977–1982 U.S. television run, met with the American pope and chatted briefly with...
4 hours ago in Entertainment, Lifestyle
Woman accused of shooting at Rihanna’s home is mentally fit for trial, judge says
A woman accused of spraying bullets at Rihanna and A$AP Rocky's home, hitting a trailer the celebrity couple was inside and a nursery their kids were in, was found...
1 week ago in Features
Fat Bear Week opens for Alaska’s heavyweight crown. Can Chunk, the 1,200-pound champ, win again?
After a summer spent packing away sockeye salmon, Alaska's heftiest brown bears are ready to throw their weight around. Online voting began Tuesday for Fat Bear Week, the annual contest that pits the rotund residents of Katmai National Park and Preserve against each other for the title of most oversized ursine.
1 week ago in Lifestyle
There’s an easy way to get rid of all the reusable bags piling up in your home
The environmental impact of a reusable bag is relatively small, so ending up with a sizable stash isn't a significant problem. Still, paring down can declutter cupboards and lead to a smaller collection that'll actually get used. As for the excess, donate to food banks and thrift stores.
2 weeks ago in Lifestyle
Want to lower your risk of dementia? It doesn’t involve a blood test
New blood tests that might predict Alzheimer's years before symptoms begin may sound tantalizing for people who worry about later-in-life dementia. But doctors say they aren't quite ready yet — and besides, you don't need a test before trying to lower your risk.
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3 hours ago in Community, Housing, Local
Asheville housing voucher change will raise costs for some families
HACA says it used a payment standard HUD never approved; affected households move to a lower rate Oct. 1
5 hours ago in Local
Helene 2 years later: The numbers behind WNC’s recovery
Nearly $60 billion in damage, thousands of damaged roads and homes, and years of rebuilding ahead
6 hours ago in Community, Local
Tourism board awards $11.2M to 10 projects across Buncombe County
Tourism tax dollars will support projects in the River Arts District, Black Mountain, Biltmore Village, downtown Asheville and at Asheville Regional Airport
7 hours ago in Crime & Safety, Local
DA clears Asheville officers in fatal Shakeys shooting
Buncombe County DA Todd Williams says July shooting of Arturo Castillo Palomar outside downtown Asheville bar was justified
Sports
4 hours ago in Lifestyle, Sports
Ex-NFL star Antonio Brown appears in Miami court but judge delays hearing on expected plea deal
Former NFL star wide receiver Antonio Brown's court hearing where he was expected to accept a plea deal and avoid prison time in...
4 hours ago in Olympics, Sports
How a bill intended to rein in NIL and ‘protect’ college sports could also save the US Olympic team
The bill that passed the Senate this week is called the Protect College Sports Act. If it becomes a law, one of the most important outcomes could be...
2 days ago in Local, Outdoors, Sports
Asheville Grass Open brings volleyball to HomeTrust Park
Youth and adult grass volleyball tournament set for Oct. 2-4 in downtown Asheville
3 days ago in Education, Food & Drink, Local, Sports
Asheville High student art featured on Poppy Popcorn bags
Student artwork appeared on limited-edition bags created for the Biltmore Championship Asheville
