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4 weeks ago in Local, ZZZ App Top Stories

Crash slows traffic on I-40 near Wiggins Road

NCDOT authorities expect moderate traffic delays for about an hour

4 weeks ago in Local, ZZZ App Top Stories

MANNA FoodBank offers free holiday meals to Asheville area families

Event on Dec. 18 to provide produce, meat, eggs and dry goods for up to 1,000 families

Asheville police charged 16 people and seized narcotics, a handgun,and nearly $12,000 in cash during a multi-agency operation targeting illegal drug activity in West Asheville.

4 weeks ago in Crime & Safety, Local, ZZZ App Top Stories

16 arrested in West Asheville drug bust, Asheville police say

APD teams with federal partners, including DEA and U.S. Marshals, on weeks-long investigation

Botanical Treasures owner Robert Stine (left) speaks with Blue Ridge Community College’s Small Business Center Director Ben Smith (right) several months after Hurricane Helene.

4 weeks ago in Community, Education, Local, ZZZ App Top Stories

Blue Ridge Community College helps local nursery bounce back

Statewide award recognizes counseling, funding support for businesses hit by Tropical Storm Helene

4 weeks ago in Crime & Safety, Local, Politics, ZZZ App Top Stories

Buncombe County prosecutor enters race for district attorney

Katie Kurdys highlights experience with violent crimes, aims to improve efficiency and support victims

4 weeks ago in Local, ZZZ App Top Stories

$270M headed to WNC for water, sewer, septic repairs after Helene

More than 50 Asheville-area projects will receive funding to improve resilience and reduce future flood risk

4 weeks ago in World

Iran arrests Nobel Peace Prize laureate Narges Mohammadi, supporters say

Iran has arrested Nobel Peace Prize laureate Narges Mohammadi, her supporters said Friday. A foundation in her name said she was detained in Mashhad, some 680 kilometers (420 miles) northeast of the capital, Tehran, while attending a memorial for a human rights lawyer recently found dead under unclear circumstances.

4 weeks ago in National

Washington state faces historic floods that have washed away homes and stranded families

Days of torrential rain in Washington state caused historic floods that have stranded families on rooftops, washed over bridges and ripped at least two homes from their foundations, and experts warned that even more flooding expected Friday could be catastrophic.

4 weeks ago in Lifestyle, Trending

Experts share their top tips to save money this holiday season

From gifts to travel plans to grocery shopping, costs can pile up and become overwhelming, especially in a difficult economic environment. Holiday shopping can bring joy, but it's important to stick to a budget and avoid going into debt, said shopping expert Trae Bodge.

4 weeks ago in Entertainment, Music

It feels good to be Jelly Roll. And now, he’s ready to win a Grammy

This week, Jelly Roll was invited to become a member of the Grand Ole Opry. And last month, he learned that he was nominated for three Grammys in 2026, marking his third year in a row receiving nods. Two of those are new territory for him.

4 weeks ago in Sports

Remarkable Lindsey Vonn wins World Cup downhill at age 41 to start her Olympic season

Lindsey Vonn raced to a stunningly fast win in a World Cup downhill at St. Moritz on Friday to earn her first victory in nearly eight years — and the first in her comeback with titanium implants in her right knee after a five-year retirement.

4 weeks ago in Entertainment, Music

Every major update from the first two episodes of Taylor Swift’s Disney+ Eras Tour docuseries

"The Eras Tour was a lifetime within my life," Taylor Swift told the room at a screening of the first two episodes of her new Disney+ docuseries, "The End of an Era." "It feels insane."

4 weeks ago in Food & Drink, Local, Shop Simply, ZZZ App Top Stories

Reasons locals love The Village Porch in Reynolds Village | Asheville Deals

The Village Porch is North Asheville’s go-to sports bar and neighborhood hangout, known for smash burgers, 23 craft taps, a dog-friendly patio, and lively events.

4 weeks ago in Local, Native Advertising, ZZZ App Top Stories

Arctic front to bring dangerous cold, high winds to Asheville area

Brief warmup ends as wind chills fall below zero Sunday into Monday

school bus weather closures

4 weeks ago in Education, Local, ZZZ App Top Stories

School delays in the Asheville area

See which schools are delaying the start of classes

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2 days ago in Sports

Jalen Hurts’ resilience and big-game prowess to be tested in NFC wild card game

Jalen Hurts pointed at A.J. Brown — and just showed everyone watching, including a hapless defense — where he would throw the ball. Sure enough, Hurts tossed a strike down the sideline to Brown for an easy score earlier this season in a win over Minnesota.

2 days ago in Sports

Miami heading home for shot at national title after beating Ole Miss 31-27 in Fiesta Bowl

Miami's return to relevance was a long, winding road filled with more downs than ups. Even when the Hurricanes rejoined the national conversation, they were doubted, told they didn't belong. Through it all, they kept chugging along — straight into the national championship game.

2 days ago in Sports

Anthony Edwards, the 3rd-youngest player in NBA history to reach 10,000 career points: ‘It’s cool.’

Anthony Edwards became the third-youngest player in NBA history to reach 10,000 career points, when the Minnesota Timberwolves star swished a 13-foot fadeaway jumper from the baseline midway through the fourth quarter against Cleveland on Thursday night.