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4 hours ago in Health & Wellness, Local
Twins born at 23 weeks beat the odds at Mission Hospital
More than a year after their premature birth, Hana and Nala Nava reunite with their caregivers
6 hours ago in Education, Local
Why does NC list $0 in Buncombe County Schools facility needs?
The district reported nearly $230 million in needs five years ago and says its latest survey is still unfinished
8 hours ago in Local
Nationwide emergency alert test set for Nov. 17
TV and radio broadcasts will be interrupted briefly, but cellphones won't receive alerts
11 hours ago in Asheville History, Local
On This Date in the 828: WNC events for the week of Nov. 15-21
This week was highlighted by major fires and the date when North Carolina became a state.
Sports
Asheville skating rink on track for early 2027 opening
Construction is progressing on a temporary rink to replace the skating facility damaged by Tropical Storm Helene
2 days ago in Sports
McIlroy shares lead with Hatton at season-ending World Tour Championship on European tour
Rory McIlroy recovered from a back-nine wobble to birdie No. 18 and share the 36-hole lead at the season-ending World Tour Championship on Friday, leaving him well-placed to win a record-tying eighth Race to Dubai golf title.
2 days ago in Sports
Jayden Daniels and Commanders rally to stun the Giants 24-21 and keep their hopes alive
Even after Jayden Daniels threw two interceptions and it looked like the Washington Commanders were hurtling toward a painful loss at the New York Giants, teammates remembered what it was like when the franchise quarterback burst onto the scene in 2024 and led some memorable comebacks in a magical rookie year.
WNC high school football playoffs: Who plays Friday?
Asheville faces A.C. Reynolds in a rivalry showdown as Hendersonville and other mountain teams chase a spot in the third round
