3 weeks ago in Lifestyle

How parents can help a scared child enjoy Halloween

Campus Insights Media on behalf of Pennsylvania State University reports on how parents can help scared children enjoy Halloween. 

3 weeks ago in Health & Wellness, Local

Buncombe County blood drive set for Oct. 30

Donors can give blood at Pack Memorial Library in Asheville and receive Halloween-themed treats

3 weeks ago in Entertainment

Things to do in Asheville and WNC: Oct. 16-18

Explore things to do in Asheville and WNC Oct. 16-18, including fall festivals, the Woolly Worm Festival, Haunted Trail, live music and outdoor activities.

3 weeks ago in Crime & Safety, Local, Native Advertising

Driver dies in crash on Asheville’s McDowell Street

Police say the driver died at Mission Hospital after Wednesday morning's crash

3 weeks ago in Lifestyle

When is it too late to get a flu shot?

GoodRx reports it's almost never too late to get a flu shot, as it provides protection even if flu season has started, lasting until May.

3 weeks ago in Community, Local

Asheville begins $900K review of aging stormwater system

The city's first comprehensive assessment in more than 30 years aims to identify flooding risks and prioritize repairs

3 weeks ago in Local, Outdoors

Asheville’s $166K landscaping contracts raise spending questions

Council approves two park maintenance contracts after questions about staffing, outsourcing and budget priorities

3 weeks ago in Entertainment, Local

UNC Asheville to screen locally filmed ‘Gunfighter Paradise’

Emmy-winning filmmaker Jethro Waters returns to campus Oct. 23 for a free screening and Q&A

3 weeks ago in Entertainment

Kelly Clarkson and a Brooklyn store clashed on social media. Behind it, power dynamics loomed

The conflict from over the weekend, involving a high-priced mechanical bird, is raising more issues than just the quality of customer service. It's also a case study in power dynamics, and the differential that exists between someone with a high profile and those without.

3 weeks ago in Sports

Freddy Peralta, Liam Hicks lift the Rays to a 3-1 win over the Guardians that evens the ALCS at 1-1

Freddy Peralta threw six innings of four-hit ball, Liam Hicks lined a two-run single after José Ramírez's fielding error and the Tampa Bay Rays beat the Cleveland Guardians 3-1 Tuesday night to even the AL Championship Series at 1-1.

3 weeks ago in Sports

Jury finds Tyreek Hill liable for 2 battery counts, awards $500,000 to the NFL star’s estranged wife

A Miami jury on Tuesday found Tyreek Hill liable for two counts of battery but not liable for the eight remaining claims made by Lakeeta Vaccaro — ending the high-profile civil trial involving the NFL wide receiver and his estranged wife.

3 weeks ago in Local, Outdoors

From 86 to 36: Asheville faces big temperature swing

Temperatures could plunge 20 degrees by Saturday, with frost and freezing conditions possible in the mountains Sunday

3 weeks ago in Business, Community, Local

Asheville City Council unanimously approves Costco

Costco officials say the Enka-area store could open in spring 2028, but traffic and tree preservation remain concerns

3 weeks ago in Entertainment, Trending

Duane ‘Keffe D’ Davis gets 40 years to life in prison for orchestrating the murder of Tupac Shakur

An aging ex-gang leader was sentenced Tuesday to 40 years to life in prison for orchestrating the 1996 drive-by shooting of rap icon Tupac Shakur near the Las Vegas Strip.

3 weeks ago in Entertainment

Lena Dunham to bring back ‘Girls’ for a 5-episode run on HBO 10 years after its finale

"Girls," the show that was the voice of its generation — or at least a voice of a generation — is coming back. HBO announced Tuesday that creator and star Lena Dunham and nearly all of the core cast will return for a limited five-episode run a decade after its finale.

3 weeks ago in National

Cornell suspends fraternity parties, gives state police role in investigating campus assault reports

Cornell University suspended parties at fraternity houses until next year and is giving state police a role in investigating reports of sexual assault on campus in the school's latest response to outrage over its handling of a gang rape allegation.

3 weeks ago in Trending, World

Surgery confirms pope has lung cancer and he had the lower lobe of his right lung removed

Pope Leo XIV underwent surgery Tuesday that confirmed that he has lung cancer, and doctors removed the lower lobe of his right lung, the Vatican said. The tests confirmed a diagnosis of lung adenocarcinoma, the Vatican said in a medical bulletin after the surgery.

3 weeks ago in Local

NC attorney general targets gas stations over tax savings

Jeff Jackson launches a program to check whether drivers are getting the savings from North Carolina's suspended gas tax

3 weeks ago in Local, Politics

Buncombe County early voting begins Oct. 15

Voters can choose from 13 locations, three more than in 2024, with early voting running through Oct. 31

3 weeks ago in Lifestyle

How to spot imposter scams

Wells Fargo reports imposter scams surged in 2024, costing $2.95 billion.