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Brandon Blackstock, Kelly Clarkson’s ex-husband and former manager, dies at 48

Brandon Blackstock, Kelly Clarkson's ex-husband and talent manager, has died of cancer, his family said Thursday. He was 48.

4 weeks ago in National

Suspect who ‘ambushed’ two Pennsylvania state troopers in shooting is dead, official says

A man who ambushed and shot two Pennsylvania state troopers Thursday died and the troopers were hospitalized, officials said.

The Phoenix Asheville, a wellness-focused retreat center, celebrated its reopening Wednesday

4 weeks ago in Business, Health & Wellness, Local, ZZZ App Top Stories

The Phoenix Asheville reopens after Helene flooding

A portion of proceeds from each retreat will be donated to local recovery and rebuilding efforts, officials said

4 weeks ago in Lifestyle

How much does the average wedding cost, according to data?

SoFi reports the average U.S. wedding cost in 2025 is $36,000, with a median of $10,000, varying by location and guest count.

4 weeks ago in Arts & Culture, Business, Community, Entertainment, Lifestyle, Local, Music, On The Town, Outdoors, ZZZ App Top Stories

What to do in the 828: Aug. 8-10

Looking for something to do this weekend? Try our weekend guide to the 828, complete with everything from axe throwing tournaments to spoon-making demonstrations.

4 weeks ago in Arts & Culture, Entertainment, Food & Drink, Lifestyle, Local, Music, On The Town, Outdoors, ZZZ App Top Stories

Hi-Wire Brewing bringing summertime fun to the RAD with Midsummer Bash

Hi-Wire Brewing is throwing an all-day summertime celebration at their River Arts District location this weekend. Read what to expect at the Midsummer Bash!

4 weeks ago in Arts & Culture, Community, Entertainment, Lifestyle, Local, On The Town, Outdoors, ZZZ App Top Stories

‘Wicked’ flies into Pack Square Park for concluding Movies in the Park screening

"Wicked" will defy gravity on the big screen at 8:25 p.m. this Friday, Aug. 8 in Pack Square Park. Attendees will receive green or pink sunglasses while supplies last.

4 weeks ago in Food & Drink

5 reasons to visit Foothills Watershed this summer

Foothills Watershed in Old Fort pairs miles of riverside trails with bold, Latin-inspired food from chefs Eric Morris and Luis Martinez, creating a family-friendly spot where the mountains meet the meal.

4 weeks ago in National, Trending

Trump’s broad tariffs go into effect just as US economic pain is surfacing

President Donald Trump began imposing higher import taxes on dozens of countries Thursday just as the economic fallout of his monthslong tariff threats has begun to cause visible damage to the U.S. economy.

4 weeks ago in Local, ZZZ App Top Stories

NCDOT expands IMAP on I-26 to S. Carolina line

The expansion increases IMAP’s coverage on I-26 to 52 miles

4 weeks ago in Lifestyle

Americans get more than half their calories from ultra-processed foods, CDC report says

Most Americans get more than half their calories from ultra-processed foods, those super-tasty, energy-dense foods typically full of sugar, salt and unhealthy fats, according to a new federal report.

4 weeks ago in Health & Wellness, Local, ZZZ App Top Stories

NC faces $319M Medicaid shortfall under stopgap budget

Officials criticized the underfunding, warning it jeopardizes the integrity of a program that more than 3 million residents rely on

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

Grasshoppers drop Tourists with 9th-inning comeback

Greensboro staged a stunning late rally to erase a two-run deficit

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

Fork & Dagger: All Souls Pizza delivers on flavor, charm in the RAD

There is just an elegant simplicity to everything here that's just as good for date night as it is for a family outing

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6 hours ago in Sports

MLB’s regular season enters its final 3 weeks. Here’s a look at the playoff picture and awards races

The 2025 season has produced a surprising show of parity through the first five months of the regular season. While most of the league's big spenders — teams like the Los Angeles Dodgers, New York Yankees and New York Mets — are in good position to make the playoffs and do damage in October, they haven't been as dominant as many expected.

13 hours ago in Sports

Defending champion Eagles edge Cowboys 24-20 in wild, lightning-delayed NFL season opener

Through spit and rain, a ceremony and a setback, Jalen Hurts and the Super Bowl champion Eagles weathered the storm and showed why they're again a favorite to hoist a second straight Lombardi Trophy.

13 hours ago in Sports

Defending champion Aryna Sabalenka will face Amanda Anisimova in the U.S. Open women’s final

On Saturday, when she faces No. 8 Amanda Anisimova in the final, the No. 1-seeded Sabalenka will be trying to become the first woman to claim consecutive championships at Flushing Meadows since Serena Williams got three in a row from 2012 to 2014.