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1 day ago in Sports

Caleb Williams and Jeffery Simmons lead the Bears past the Seahawks 34-17

Jeffery Simmons ran out of the tunnel for the first time since joining the Chicago Bears with a new uniform, orange sleeves and a wide smile as he welcomed the move that put right into contention with important games on big stages.

1 day ago in National, Trending

Election Day arrives after a surge in early voting, with observers keeping close watch at the polls

The final day of voting in this year's midterm elections arrived Tuesday against a backdrop of uncertainty after a year in which President Donald Trump has tried to interfere in how states run their elections and sown doubts about the outcome should Republicans lose.

Campaign signs line the sidewalk near a "Vote Here" sign outside the West Asheville Library voting location. Candidates and political groups across Asheville are planning gatherings Tuesday, Nov. 3, to watch election results come in.

1 day ago in Local, Politics

Asheville election night watch parties: Where to go

Candidates, political parties and local groups plan election night gatherings across Asheville as voters head to the polls

White sheriff SUV with orange/black graphics reading Buncombe County Sheriff; badge emblem on front door.

2 days ago in Local

Third suspect arrested in double homicide case in Arden

Suspect was taken into custody on Nov. 2 after Oct. 24 fatal shootings of 2 men in Arden

Signs at an early voting site in Buncombe County.

2 days ago in Politics

County poll workers gear up for Election Day after record early voting

Polls are open on Election Day from 6:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m.

A section of stone retaining wall has collapsed at Montford Park in Asheville. The city plans to rebuild a storm-damaged retaining wall in the park as part of its Hurricane Helene recovery efforts.

2 days ago in Community

Asheville plans $312K Montford Park wall rebuild

City hopes to reuse original stone in Helene repairs, with construction expected to begin by year's end

Section of the Ecusta Trail in Transylvania County

2 days ago in Local

‘Quiet phase coming to an end’: Transylvania County part of Ecusta Trail fully funded

City of Brevard says construction could begin as early as next summer or late fall

2 days ago in Holiday Guide, Native Advertising

Essential Thanksgiving cooking tools for first-time hosts

Hosting Thanksgiving dinner for the first time? From roasting pans to food thermometers, these kitchen essentials can help make holiday meal preparation easier.

Max Patch view at the top

2 days ago in Outdoors

Max Patch bathroom fundraiser to kick off with ‘Potty Party’

Carolina Mountain Club hopes to raise funds for not only a bathroom, but also a paved parking lot

2 days ago in Local

35-foot Christmas tree raised in Biltmore House’s Banquet Hall

The tree is one of the final touches in Biltmore House's Christmas decorating

2 days ago in Sports

Christian Walker, Matt Olson win 4th Gold Gloves and Wilyer Abreu gets his 3rd

First basemen Christian Walker of Houston and Matt Olson of Atlanta won their fourth Gold Gloves on Sunday while Boston right fielder Wilyer Abreu won the fielding honor for the third year in a row.

2 days ago in National

Jet crashes into a South Florida neighborhood, killing all 9 on board and leaving a fiery crater

A business jet crashed into a South Florida neighborhood and erupted into a ball of flames, killing all nine people on board and leaving a fiery crater. The cause was not immediately clear, but federal investigators are expected to provide an update Monday.

2 days ago in Entertainment

Holiday gifts for movie lovers, from Robert Pattinson nesting dolls to a podcast’s perfume

Let's start with the bad news: That A24 Dior T-shirt that you may have seen on Robert Pattinson and Sabrina Carpenter? It's not for sale. But you know what is? A nesting-doll set featuring Pattinson's A24 movie characters, from "Primetime" and "The Drama" to "The Lighthouse" and "Good Time."

2 days ago in Food & Drink, Native Advertising

NC Wine Winners Pass offers tastings at award-winning North Carolina wineries

A new tasting pass lets wine, cider and mead enthusiasts explore six award-winning North Carolina producers of their choice through March 2027.

2 days ago in National

November highlights Native American cultures, from salmonberry picking to traditional tattoos

National Native American Heritage Month celebrates the diverse histories and cultures of hundreds of tribal communities across the U.S. in November.

2 days ago in Local

Asheville weather: Warm start to November, rain ahead

Temperatures could climb into the 70s before a cold front brings showers and possible thunderstorms Wednesday night

3 days ago in Local, Politics

Asheville, Buncombe County election 2026: What to know

Key races, bond questions, constitutional amendments and Election Day voting information ahead of Nov. 3

George Masa on Shining Rock, Pisgah National Forest, N.C., Archive credit: Buncombe County Special Collections, Pack Memorial Library, Asheville, North Carolina

3 days ago in Asheville History, Local, Outdoors

George Masa documentary to screen in Asheville

Free Nov. 14 event includes book signing and Q&A with filmmaker Paul Bonesteel

3 days ago in Crime & Safety, Health & Wellness, Local

Asheville domestic violence shelter doubles capacity

Helpmate's new Joy's House will provide 43 beds for survivors and children, more than twice its current capacity

Signs at the entrance of the Leicester Community Center, one of the early voting sites in Buncombe County.

3 days ago in Politics

Early voting record set in Buncombe County, as nearly 100K cast ballots

The total accounted for nearly 44% of registered voters in the county.

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3 hours ago in National, Trending

Democrats usher in a new era with their resounding sweep of the House and the Senate

Democrats are riding their sweep of Congress into a new era, eager to meet voter demands for change with plans to tackle high costs of living and confront President Donald Trump's final years in the White House.

20 hours ago in Sports, Trending

Major League Baseball proposes delaying salary cap start until 2028 in talks with players

Major League Baseball proposed delaying the start of a salary cap until 2028, saying teams have too many commitments for next season that wouldn't allow them to reduce spending quickly enough.

1 day ago in Sports

Luka Doncic is off to a spectacular offensive start for the Lakers with a string of 40-point games

Although Luka Doncic is in his ninth NBA season as one of the sport's most dynamic scorers, he has rarely been better than this. Two weeks into the Los Angeles Lakers' first season following LeBron James' departure, Doncic is scorching opponents with one brilliant offensive performance after another.