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7 hours ago in Business, Education, Local
WNC business summit to explore 2027 economic outlook
Blue Ridge Community College will host a free Nov. 10 summit on economic trends, workforce challenges and business growth
7 hours ago in Business, Community, Local
Asheville’s Go Local picks hellbender as 2027 mascot
The quirky mountain salamander will appear on next year's shopping card, which also helps support local schools
8 hours ago in Crime & Safety, Local
Local man sentenced after guilty plea to armed robbery of car wash
Zamar Scott, 24, was sentenced to state prison term of 5 to 7 years
9 hours ago in Holiday Guide, Local
Christmas parades and tree-lighting ceremonies in Asheville and WNC: 2026 schedule
Communities across Western North Carolina are preparing for holiday parades, downtown celebrations and Christmas tree lightings throughout November and December.
Sports
13 hours ago in Sports, Trending
Cristiano Ronaldo announces his international retirement from Portugal
Cristiano Ronaldo won't play for Portugal anymore, ending on Thursday a career that spanned six World Cups and included a European title and the men's all-time international scoring record.
1 day ago in Sports
Ravens are getting veteran QB Jacoby Brissett from the Cardinals, AP source says
Veteran quarterback Jacoby Brissett is heading from the Arizona Cardinals to the Baltimore Ravens, a person with knowledge of the trade told The Associated Press on Wednesday.
1 day ago in Sports
Zverev’s tenure as No. 1 begins with ‘bad’ loss at Paris Masters, Djokovic also goes out
Alexander Zverev's tenure as the No. 1 in men's tennis started with a 7-6 (5), 6-2 defeat to Lorenzo Musetti in the second round of the Paris Masters on Wednesday.
2 days ago in Sports, Trending
Major League Baseball proposes delaying salary cap start until 2028 in talks with players
Major League Baseball proposed delaying the start of a salary cap until 2028, saying teams have too many commitments for next season that wouldn't allow them to reduce spending quickly enough.
