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2 hours ago in Local, Outdoors
WNC snow showers to intensify Friday night as temperatures plunge
Up to 4 additional inches possible in the highest Smokies elevations; Asheville could see a dusting
2 hours ago in Local
FAA orders nationwide ground stop after communications outage
Flights halted across the U.S. Friday as air traffic control centers experience communications problems
4 hours ago in Local, Native Advertising
I-26 Connector: Where Asheville drivers can expect delays
Crane work, paving and ramp closures are scheduled Nov. 16-20
5 hours ago in Local
Wildlife officials urge residents to bear-proof homes from winter denning
Officials said it's becoming increasingly common for bears to look to den in residential areas.
Sports
9 hours 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.
9 hours 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
1 day ago in Sports
NC State reaches deal for former QB Philip Rivers to become coach, AP source says
N.C. State has reached an agreement with former Wolfpack and NFL quarterback Philip Rivers to become head coach, with that deal heading to university trustees for approval, a person with knowledge of the situation said.
