2 days ago in Crime & Safety, Local, ZZZ App Top Stories

Man charged with attempted murder after I-40 road-rage shooting

Authorities say the suspect was arrested on Tunnel Road after a June 10 shooting near Patton Cove Road in Asheville

3 days ago in Entertainment, Local

Things to do in Asheville and WNC: June 19-21

The weekend lineup includes Juneteenth-related music in Pack Square Park, Father’s Day outings, mountain festivals, art markets and events in Asheville, Boone, Waynesville, Brevard and Sylva.

3 days ago in Community, Education, Lifestyle, Local, Native Advertising, ZZZ App Top Stories

‘It’s tough’: Local nonprofit reports countywide spike in youth need after Helene

Following Tropical Storm Helene and regional youth programming budget cuts, KL Training Solutions, a local youth enrichment nonprofit, has reported a massive increase in need among young people in Buncombe County.

3 days ago in Arts & Culture, Community, Lifestyle, Local, ZZZ App Top Stories

Wall Street staircase artist breaks down the steps behind the new mural

Dayna Walton, a Canton-based printmaker and muralist, is in the process of reimagining the Wall Street Steps, a staircase connecting Wall Street to Battery Park Lane in downtown Asheville. In our interview, Walton explained the steps behind painting the stairs.

3 days ago in Crime & Safety, Local, ZZZ App Top Stories

Family seeks answers after missing Asheville woman found dead

Rachael Tuck death investigation continues after body found in vacant unit at Pisgah View Apartments

3 days ago in HVAC System & Maintenance Expert, Local, Native Advertising

A homeowner’s guide to summer HVAC maintenance in Western North Carolina

MB HAYNES shares simple steps that can help your cooling system perform better during the hottest months of the year.

3 days ago in Business, Local

Best of Asheville voting opens for 2026 awards

Asheville-area residents can vote for local businesses, organizations and community leaders through July 1.

3 days ago in Local, ZZZ App Top Stories

Asheville committee backs 1-year pause on data centers as city weighs regulations

Proposal would temporarily halt approvals while staff study impacts on power, water, noise and zoning rules for emerging technology use

3 days ago in Business, Local, ZZZ App Top Stories

Asheville mayor says Costco project is ‘back on track’ after meeting with company officials

Mayor Esther Manheimer says she recently met with Costco representatives and is encouraged that plans for a proposed Asheville-area store are moving forward after the project was withdrawn earlier this year

3 days ago in Sports

Tale of the ticker tape: The quirky history behind the Knicks’ first NYC parade

New York Knicks fans have waited forever for this. Thursday's ticker-tape parade for the new NBA champions will be a first. When the team won the title before, in 1970 and '73, they weren't honored with New York's signature procession.

3 days ago in Sports

Argentina is defending its World Cup title, and its fans are more obsessed than ever

As reigning champions Argentina returned to the World Cup stage Tuesday, there was no drive too long and no ticket too pricey for its most fervent fans.

3 days ago in National

A look at presidential libraries as the Obama Presidential Center opens to the public this week

Whenever historian Geoffrey Ward visits the Franklin D. Roosevelt Presidential Library and Museum to do research, he finds himself caught up in the spirit of FDR himself, the sense of landed contentment and cheerful disarray that helped define his public image.

3 days ago in Local, Native Advertising, ZZZ App Top Stories

Tropical system could bring heavy rain, strong winds to Asheville area

Forecasters say gusts could reach 45 mph in higher elevations as tropical remnants move through the Southeast

3 days ago in Health & Wellness, Local, ZZZ App Top Stories

Meet Jim Rider: The 99-year-old who volunteers every week at Mission Hospital

Rider, who still volunteers every Tuesday, has dedicated decades of service to patients and families at Asheville's Mission Hospital

3 days ago in Local, ZZZ App Top Stories

Buncombe County OKs landslide mitigation contract, advances $70M in bond proposals

Fairview recovery efforts, affordable housing funding and open space preservation were among key actions taken by commissioners Tuesday

4 days ago in Lifestyle

Why eat junk on a camping trip? Tips and recipes for nutritious food on the trail

Few things feel better than a long hike in the woods, exhausting yourself as you soak in the fresh air and tranquility. Then, back to camp, where you chip away at those health benefits with packaged hot dogs slapped into a white-bread bun with a slice of plasticky processed cheese food.

4 days ago in National, Trending

Rain along the Gulf Coast could become the first named storm of the Atlantic hurricane season

A cluster of storms along the Gulf Coast could become the first named tropical storm of the 2026 Atlantic hurricane season, the National Hurricane Center said.

4 days ago in National

Blanche set for July confirmation hearings for attorney general as Republicans weigh support

The Senate Judiciary Committee has scheduled confirmation hearings for acting Attorney General Todd Blanche in mid-July, even as some Republicans remain undecided about whether to support him for the post.

4 days ago in Entertainment

Jelly Roll files for divorce after 10-year marriage, citing irreconcilable differences

Country music star Jelly Roll has filed for divorce from his wife of 10 years, according to court filings. The complaint filed in Franklin, Tennessee, by the "Hard Fought Hallelujah" singer lists the reason for divorce as irreconcilable differences.

4 days ago in National

McDonald’s is serving fried apple pie again for America’s 250th birthday

McDonald's is frying up some apple pies to honor America's 250th birthday. The company said Tuesday it's bringing back fried apple pies for the first time in more than three decades. They'll be available at most U.S. restaurants for a limited time starting June 23.