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2 days ago in Lifestyle
Restaurants celebrate authentic Mexican culture and history this Cinco de Mayo
Nayomie Mendoza has become accustomed to how Cinco de Mayo is celebrated in the U.S.: the platters of tacos, the pitchers of margaritas and the jubilant sounds of mariachi bands.
7 days ago in Lifestyle
Money Happens: What to do when becoming a homeowner feels out of reach
Anxiety about the possibility of never being able to own a house can make some people give up on organizing their finances altogether, says John Hankins, a certified financial therapist. If you hope to buy a house in the future but don't know where to start, here are some expert tips for you
1 week ago in Lifestyle, Trending
Stir well, slap lightly. Tips for making a mint julep worthy of the Kentucky Derby
Horses are poised, bets are on, hats are at the ready and the bourbon is standing by, ready to be poured into thousands of mint julep cocktails. It must be Kentucky Derby weekend.
1 week ago in Lifestyle
Is TMI really such a bad thing? Here’s the case for oversharing
Most people worry about the risks of oversharing, but in reality, opening up often builds trust and leads to stronger relationships. So, how do you know when it's TMI or if you're not sharing enough?
1 week ago in Lifestyle
College students wary of the job market are changing course in search of ‘AI-proof’ majors
Two years ago, Josephine Timperman arrived at college with a plan. She declared a major in business analytics, figuring she'd learn niche skills that would stand out on a resume and help land a good job after college. But the rise of artificial intelligence has scrambled those calculations.
2 weeks ago in Features
Man who helped fellow runner across Boston Marathon finish line says it was natural instinct to help
One of two men who helped carry a fellow runner across the finish line of the Boston Marathon said he had been struggling earlier himself but drew strength from the supportive crowd.
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18 minutes ago in Entertainment, Local, Native Advertising
Things to do in Asheville and WNC: May 8 – 10
Dog Day Afternoon, outdoor walks, theater, baseball and live music offer plenty of ways to spend Mother’s Day weekend across the 828.
11 hours ago in Arts & Culture, Asheville History, Community, Lifestyle, Local, Music, On The Town, Outdoors
New Asheville Pride festival marks 1st June fest in nearly 30 years
June may be Pride Month, but Asheville Pride festivals have been traditionally held in the fall. That is, until this summer. June 26-28, 2026 marks the debut of AVL Stonewall Fest, a new Pride Month festival.
14 hours ago in Crime & Safety, Local
Police: Driver charged in April crash that later claimed woman’s life
Crash investigation results in misdemeanor death by motor vehicle charge, Asheville police say
17 hours ago in Health & Wellness, Local
Buncombe leaders call for accountability at Mission Hospital
Local leaders question expansion after repeated federal warnings
Sports
2 days ago in Education, Local, Sports
Weaverville’s Karlyn Pickens goes No. 1 in AUSL draft
Former coach calls Pickens’ journey “the greatest honor of my coaching career”
2 days ago in Sports
Knicks crush the 76ers 137-98 to start the second round and keep up a historic postseason roll
Jalen Brunson scored 27 of his 35 points in the first half and the New York Knicks emphatically added to a historic postseason roll by overwhelming the Philadelphia 76ers 137-98 on Monday night in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference semifinals.
2 days ago in Sports
Lakers’ Doncic, Thunder’s Williams ruled out for Game 1 of West semifinals with hamstring injuries
Los Angeles Lakers guard Luka Doncic and Oklahoma City Thunder guard/forward Jalen Williams have been ruled out of Game 1 of the Western Conference semifinals on Tuesday night with left hamstring injuries.
3 days ago in Sports
Two-time AL Cy Young winner Tarik Skubal to have elbow surgery to remove loose bodies
Two-time American League Cy Young winner Tarik Skubal will have surgery to remove loose bodies from his elbow after being scratched from Monday's start against the Boston Red Sox.
