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I-26 Connector Project lane, ramp closures planned for week of Nov. 2-6
Overnight work and daytime work are expected next week
3 hours ago in Local
Fire at Salvage Station’s future home was human made, fire department says
The fire happened on April 23 at the building on Lyman Street
4 hours ago in Local
Traffic stop leads to arrest of 2 on drug trafficking charges in West Asheville
A stolen firearm and narcotics were seized during the arrest
7 hours ago in Local
Meet Meatball: WNC Nature Center’s newest hellbender
The hellbender was sent to the Nature Center from the Smithsonian National Zoo in Washington, D.C.
Sports
2 hours ago in Sports, Trending
Brewers fans flood Milwaukee streets for a long-awaited World Series victory celebration
It was only fitting that the Milwaukee Brewers celebrated their first World Series title with a beer-soaked celebration worthy of their name. "We've had way too many parade beers," team captain and designated hitter Christian Yelich said Friday at a rally that capped a daylong party with fans.
8 hours ago in Sports
Love throws 3 TD passes as the Packers beat the Panthers 27-19
Jordan Love realizes the Green Bay Packers need to finish better. They started out well enough Thursday night that their fourth-quarter struggles didn't really matter.
8 hours ago in Sports
Red Wings suspend Dylan Larkin after GM says his agent told team he would no longer play for Detroit
The Detroit Red Wings have suspended Dylan Larkin without pay and taken him off the roster after they said his agent told the team the center will no longer play for the franchise, growing frustrated by its inability to move him months after he asked for a trade.
1 day ago in Sports
Gray scores 23 points to help hot-shooting Dream beat Valkyries 80-69 to force Game 7 of WNBA Finals
The Atlanta Dream's shooters finally found some daylight. And as a result, the Dream's goal of winning their first WNBA championship is still shining bright.
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Brewers fans flood Milwaukee streets for a long-awaited World Series victory celebration
It was only fitting that the Milwaukee Brewers celebrated their first World Series title with a beer-soaked celebration worthy of their name. "We've had way too many parade beers," team captain and designated hitter Christian Yelich said Friday at a rally that capped a daylong party with fans.
9 hours ago in National, Trending
Pope Leo XIV has become the first pope in history to vote in a US general election
Pope Leo XIV has become the first pope to vote in a U.S. general election. The Vatican confirmed Friday that the Chicago-born pontiff had submitted a mail-in ballot in Chicago ahead of November's midterm elections, citing his long-standing belief in civic participation.
1 day ago in Lifestyle, Trending
Make no bones about it, the giant skeleton has become an American Halloween fixture
It reared its bony head in 2020, during that first, chaotic pandemic year that was rife with grief and fear but also toilet paper hoarding and questionable lockdown-inspired purchases. Behold Skelly, the 12-foot, 90-pound skeleton with glowing LCD eyeballs, on sale for $299 from Home Depot, just in time for Halloween — at least, if you can get your hands on one.
1 day ago in Entertainment, Trending
Patrick Stewart, legendary actor of ‘Star Trek’ and ‘X-Men’ fame, dies at 86
Patrick Stewart, the classically trained actor who added Shakespearean gravitas to the "Star Trek" and "X-Men" franchises, has died. He was 86. Stewart died Wednesday in Los Angeles, following "a brief and poignant journey" with Alzheimer's disease and Lewy Body Dementia, spokesperson Kelly Bush Novak said.



