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2 hours ago in Local, Native Advertising, Outdoors
Brush fire along I-40 West backs up traffic for miles
Firefighters battled flames along the highway as westbound motorists faced lengthy delays
5 hours ago in Arts & Culture, Business, Food & Drink, Local
Asheville’s Wall Street gets new life with murals, businesses
New restaurants, handcrafted signs and colorful artwork are bringing changes to the historic downtown street
7 hours ago in Community, Local, Outdoors
Taylor’s Wave opens on French Broad River in Woodfin
After years of planning and delays caused by Tropical Storm Helene, the $4.8 million whitewater attraction is welcoming surfers and kayakers
22 hours ago in Community, Local
Buncombe commissioners oppose property tax amendment
Board opposes proposed tax restrictions, backs Fairview parade and approves $480,000 health center grant
Sports
1 day ago in Sports
LeBron James is set to open his 24th season in New York when his 76ers visit the Knicks
There was a plausible scenario where LeBron James would open his record 24th NBA season at Madison Square Garden — only in a New York Knicks uniform. His agent, Rich Paul, said over the summer the Knicks would have been James' first choice in free agency had New York not won its first NBA championship since 1973 last season.
Eagles are not being punished for handling of Jalen Hurts’ blood clots, AP source says
The Philadelphia Eagles are not being disciplined for how they handled quarterback Jalen Hurts' blood clots, according to a person with knowledge of the situation.
Díaz, Caminero and Peralta lead Rays to 7-3 win over Guardians and a trip to the World Series
Yandy Díaz's bat backed up his boast, and the Tampa Bay Rays are headed to the World Series again. Díaz and Junior Caminero each hit a two-run homer, Freddy Peralta pitched 5 1/3 gritty innings and the Rays beat the Cleveland Guardians 7-3 in Game 6 of the American League Championship Series on Monday night to win their third pennant in 29 seasons as a major league franchise.
2 days ago in Sports
Florida is No. 1 in preseason AP Top 25 men’s poll as Duke, Illini also receive first-place votes
Florida will start the men's college basketball season where it ended it two seasons ago: No. 1. The Gators were the overwhelming pick to top the preseason AP Top 25 on Monday, receiving 47 of the 59 first-place votes from a panel of national media.
