Features
2 days ago in Features
At 91, Dale ‘Grey Beard’ Sanders reclaims record as oldest hiker to complete the Appalachian Trail
Dale Sanders, whose trail name is Grey Beard, first set the Appalachian Trail record in 2017 at age 82. Four years later, his 83-year-old friend M.J. Eberhart, aka Nimblewill Nomad, took the title. But within months, Sanders announced his plan for a comeback.
1 week ago in Lifestyle, Trending
How to reset your child’s sleep schedule for back-to-school season
After a summer of vacations and late nights, it's time to set those back-to-school alarms. A good night's sleep helps students stay focused and attentive in class. Experts say it's worth easing kids back into a routine with the start of a new school year.
1 week ago in Lifestyle
3-year college degrees grow more popular in the US, saving time and cash. But critics aren’t sold
Condensed college programs have exploded in popularity. As of this spring, 26 U.S. states have a college that offers at least one reduced-credit, three-year bachelor's, according to the nonprofit research group RAND. Advocates say these programs are a solution to the college affordability crisis and a godsend for non-traditional students.
2 weeks ago in Lifestyle
Fall books: Fiction takes the spotlight in bookstores during the midterm season
Midterm election news will fill the headlines this fall, but, among book buyers, fiction will likely have top billing.
2 weeks ago in Lifestyle
The best fabric for extreme heat? It’s more complicated than you think
When it's really hot out, getting dressed seems pretty simple: Wear something light, loose and made for summer. But textile researchers say it's actually a little more complicated than that.
3 weeks ago in Lifestyle, Trending
Winning ticket for $1 billion Powerball jackpot was sold in Illinois
A Powerball ticket sold at a gas station in western Illinois was the sole winner of the $1 billion jackpot, ending a three-month drought without a top-prize victor.
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5 hours ago in Lifestyle, Local, On The Town, Outdoors
When will leaves change in Asheville? ‘Fall Color Guy’ weighs in
Howard Neufeld, a former biology professor at Appalachian State University, runs a fall color blog called Fall Color Guy, keeping Western North Carolina up to date with the latest in autumn leaves.
7 hours ago in Health & Wellness, Local
Henderson County health care companies ask state for new care beds, MRI scanners
Fletcher Hospital Inc. and the Henderson County Hospital Corporation have filed certificate of need applications with the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services to expand medical faculties at two Mills River care sites.
8 hours ago in Community, Crime & Safety, Local
Asheville black bear with pattern of home break-ins still on the loose
The North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission is still looking for a female bear that injured an Asheville resident during a home break-in last month. The bear has since attempted several more forcible home entries.
9 hours ago in Crime & Safety, Local
Another Buncombe County Detention Facility detainee dies days after booking
Amy Beth Owenby, 42, died on Monday, Aug. 31, 2026, after she displayed signs of medical distress following her booking into the Buncombe County Detention Facility. Her death marked the second BCDF detainee death in August and the third overall in 2026.
Sports
14 hours ago in Sports, Trending
Tiger Woods pleads no contest to reckless driving charge over rollover crash in Florida
Tiger Woods pleaded no contest to a reckless driving charge Wednesday following a rollover crash in March near his home in Florida where he initially was accused of driving under the influence.
1 day ago in Community, Lifestyle, Local, On The Town, Sports
Recovering Asheville city golf course tees up next stage of recovery
Nearly two years after Tropical Storm Helene, the Asheville Municipal Golf Course continues to recover from Tropical Storm Helene, supported by the efforts of the Friends of Asheville Muni.
2 days ago in Sports
Carlos Alcaraz returns to the US Open with a victory, Aryna Sabalenka also wins her first match
Carlos Alcaraz was nervous. He was excited. Best of all, he was pain-free. Alcaraz beat Roman Safiullin 6-4, 6-4, 6-4 on Monday, showing no problems with the right wrist injury that had sidelined the 23-year-old Spaniard since April.
2 days ago in Sports
Ketel Marte booed at home in return to Diamondbacks’ lineup, 2 weeks after no-show in Boston
Ketel Marte says his teammates welcomed him back to the clubhouse on Monday, two weeks after the three-time All-Star's unexpected no-show before a game in Boston left the Arizona Diamondbacks scrambling.
