3 weeks ago in Arts & Culture, Community, Lifestyle, Local, On The Town

River Arts District studio to hold benefit auction for local artists, BeLoved Asheville

Trackside Studios, an art gallery and studios located in the River Arts District, will hold a benefit auction of artwork inspired by and salvaged from Tropical Storm Helene in commemoration of the two year anniversary of the storm.

3 weeks ago in Entertainment

Meep, meep. ‘Coyote vs. Acme’ opens with $15.5 million, ‘Spider-Man’ stays No. 1 for fifth weekend

Three years after Warner Bros. abruptly canned "Coyote vs. Acme," the Looney Tunes feature film that was given a new lease on life by Ketchup Entertainment debuted with an estimated $15.5 million in ticket sales over the weekend.

3 weeks ago in Sports

Scottie Scheffler captures another FedEx Cup and moves past Tiger Woods in PGA Tour career earnings

Scottie Scheffler's second FedEx Cup title, and his 22nd victory on the PGA Tour during this astonishing five-year run, was different from all the others, even if it looked all too familiar. Scheffler celebrated with a beer.

3 weeks ago in Sports

Novak Djokovic out in US Open 1st round for the first time. Pegula, Medvedev, Kostyuk among winners

The U.S. Open's Sunday start gives some players a chance to get a nice head start. For Novak Djokovic, it turned into a stunning head start back to the airport.

3 weeks ago in Entertainment, Music

Dolly Parton estate announces 2-day festival ‘Dollyfest’ to celebrate her legacy

Dolly Parton is not done yet. The estate behind the icon, who died of cancer last week at age 80, has announced Dollyfest, a two-day festival to be held in Nashville and London across two consecutive weekends in 2027.

3 weeks ago in Entertainment, Trending

Closing arguments to begin in trial of man accused of orchestrating Tupac Shakur killing

Closing arguments are scheduled Monday in one of hip-hop's most anticipated trials for the man accused of orchestrating the death of Tupac Shakur. Duane "Keffe D" Davis, 63, faces a single count of murder with a deadly weapon with the intent to promote, further or assist a criminal gang in the killing of Shakur in Las Vegas nearly 30 years ago.

3 weeks ago in Features

At 91, Dale ‘Grey Beard’ Sanders reclaims record as oldest hiker to complete the Appalachian Trail

Dale Sanders, whose trail name is Grey Beard, first set the Appalachian Trail record in 2017 at age 82. Four years later, his 83-year-old friend M.J. Eberhart, aka Nimblewill Nomad, took the title. But within months, Sanders announced his plan for a comeback.

3 weeks ago in Sports

Lionel Messi says he’s retiring from playing for Argentina

Lionel Messi announced his retirement from international soccer on Monday after two decades representing Argentina. "It was a decision that hurt — and still hurts deeply — but I understand that the time has come," the 39-year-old Messi said on his Instagram account.

3 weeks ago in National, Trending

More storms possible at Grand Canyon where a flash flood killed at least 2 people, others missing

At least two bodies have been recovered since a major flash flood swept through the Grand Canyon, park officials said Monday, as search and recovery efforts continued for about 15 people still missing.

3 weeks ago in Local

FEMA sends $137 million more to North Carolina for Helene recovery

New funding includes millions for Western North Carolina roads, housing, debris removal and flood mitigation

3 weeks ago in Local, Native Advertising

US 74A in Fairview to close Tuesday for pothole repairs

Road will be closed between Possum Hollow and Middle Fork Road from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.; drivers will be detoured

3 weeks ago in Community, Local

Asheville’s Building Bridges event set for Sept. 23

Community organizations, businesses and residents invited to connect, share resources and learn about local services

3 weeks ago in Local

Bessent heads to the G20 to rally allies on Iran as tariffs strain ties

Asheville hosts G20 finance ministers amid U.S. tariff disputes, Iran tensions and concerns about global economic growth

3 weeks ago in Local, Native Advertising, Outdoors

Fall can wait: Summer heat returns to Asheville

Temperatures are expected to climb into the 90s this week, with heat index values topping 100 degrees in lower elevations

3 weeks ago in Health & Wellness, Local

Measles exposure reported at Asheville hotel, Hendersonville gas station

Anyone at the Holiday Inn Express on Smokey Park Highway Aug. 26 should monitor for symptoms through Sept. 16

3 weeks ago in Local

Asheville, Weaverville to hold 25th anniversary ceremonies for 9/11

As the 25th anniversary of the Sept. 11, 2001, attacks on the World Trade Center approaches, Asheville and Weaverville will host memorial ceremonies to honor lives lost during the tragedy.

3 weeks ago in Local, Politics

2026 Asheville election: Candidates, races and voting guide

Everything Asheville and Buncombe County voters need to know before Nov. 3

3 weeks ago in Local

Mills River’s Veterans Healing Farm selected for national innovation lab

The nonprofit will join organizations from across the country working to strengthen programs and support for veterans

3 weeks ago in Community, Local, Outdoors

Owen Park redesign: Buncombe County seeks public feedback

The county is asking residents to review the final draft plan for the Swannanoa park

3 weeks ago in Community, Crime & Safety, Housing, Local

More than a refuge: Safe Shelter builds community in West Asheville

The nonprofit is helping people move from homelessness to housing while working to change how the community sees the unhoused