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6 days ago in Entertainment
‘Practical Magic 2’ conjures a No. 1 box office debut with $30 million
"Practical Magic 2" conjured a box-office victory this weekend, opening atop the North American charts nearly three decades after its predecessor grew from a modest theatrical performer into a cult favorite.
6 days ago in Entertainment
‘The Pitt’ looks to repeat and ‘Widow’s Bay’ could bring an epic wave as Emmy Awards arrive
The 78th Emmy Awards are here. "The Pitt" will look to find its place in the television pantheon and "Widow's Bay" will ride a storm of buzz into the ceremony Monday night at the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles.
6 days ago in Entertainment, Music
Celine Dion thrills fans with emotional comeback concert after overcoming rare illness
She hit the high F, held it, then blew out a breath and turned to look back at the band — a quick, disbelieving glance toward her musical director. Some 30,000 people read it before they had finished screaming: Celine Dion did it.
6 days ago in Lifestyle
Want to lower your risk of dementia? It doesn’t involve a blood test
New blood tests that might predict Alzheimer's years before symptoms begin may sound tantalizing for people who worry about later-in-life dementia. But doctors say they aren't quite ready yet — and besides, you don't need a test before trying to lower your risk.
6 days ago in Sports
US women show some vulnerability ahead of LA Games capturing 5th straight World Cup basketball title
The names may change, but the results are the same for the U.S. women's basketball team — another FIBA World Cup title. The Americans' fifth championship in a row came Sunday in a 97-79 victory over France. It wasn't as easy as the previous four, with the U.S. showing some vulnerability throughout the tournament.
6 days ago in Sports, Trending
Resetting the AL and NL postseason races with 2 weeks left in the regular season
Clinching season has begun, with the Tampa Bay Rays and Milwaukee Brewers becoming the first teams to wrap up spots in the postseason.
Costco resubmits plans for Asheville store
New plans for the proposed Enka Heritage Parkway location are being processed, city officials say
Warm, mostly dry week ahead for Asheville
Temperatures will climb into the upper 80s before a possible fall cold front arrives next week
7 days ago in Community, Local, Sports
132-player Biltmore Championship Asheville field to include 3 Top 50 golfers
132 golfers will take to The Cliffs at Walnut Cove for the inaugural Biltmore Championship Asheville golf tournament later this month. Three of those players sit inside the top 50 of the Official World Golf Ranking.
Blue Ridge Roller Derby celebrates 20 years in Asheville
The Oct. 3 celebration will feature three home teams, three bouts, open skating and an alumni party
7 days ago in Health & Wellness, Local
40 years, 31,000 patients and one mission: MAMA keeps flying
Flight paramedic John Carrico says caring for people on their worst days is what keeps him coming back
1 week ago in Business, Community, Local, People at Work
People at Work: Under the tent of Halloween Express
Halloween Express and its big orange tent is back with all the costumes, accessories and supplies necessary to make spooky season a success.
Asheville should demand authority maps for AI agents
A behavior scientist and author argues that state and local governments should learn from the public response to Flock cameras in Asheville and set clear, transparent boundaries around the implementation of AI in the area.
1 week ago in Asheville History, Native Advertising
Tombstone Tales: Bascom Lamar Lunsford’s remarkable life
The Asheville lawyer, folklorist and festival organizer spent decades preserving Western North Carolina’s songs, dances and mountain traditions.
1 week ago in Health & Wellness, Local
HCA CEO Sam Hazen: Mission must ‘earn’ community trust
Hazen acknowledged shortcomings at Mission and outlined HCA’s plans for staffing, patient flow, capacity and accountability
828 Scoreboard: Week 4 of high school football
Western North Carolina high school football scores from Sept. 11
1 week ago in Local
I-40 lane closure coming to Canton on Monday night
A lane will close on Interstate 40 near Canton, N.C., next week to allow a critical bridge replacement project over Incinerator Road to continue.
1 week ago in Crime & Safety, Local, Native Advertising
1 suspect on the lam after Asheville hit-and-run; no injuries reported
LaDarrell Antwain Mashburn Sr., 47, was arrested on drug trafficking charges during an investigation into an Asheville hit-and-run. The driver, Tania Lashae Conley, 29, fled on foot and has not been arrested.
1 week ago in Local
I-26 Connector: Hill Street to close Sunday through 2027
Closure is needed for bridge replacement and construction of a new roundabout
1 week ago in Crime & Safety, Local, Native Advertising
2 arrested for break-in at Arden home of former NASCAR driver
Hailey Dawn Bowlin, 27, and Cameron Joseph Samotis, 29, were arrested in connection with theft and a break-in at the home of retired NASCAR driver David Marcis' home in Arden, N.C.
