1 week ago in National

Man pleads guilty to killing a top Minnesota Democrat and her husband while posing as an officer

A Minnesota man who pounded on Democratic lawmakers' doors in the middle of the night while posing as a police officer, killing the state House speaker and her husband and wounding a state senator and his wife, pleaded guilty to murder Thursday so that federal prosecutors would not seek the death penalty.

1 week ago in Sports, Trending

World Cup begins with Mexico hosting South Africa in opening match

The largest World Cup in tournament history kicked off Thursday with co-host Mexico taking on South Africa in the opening match.

1 week ago in Crime & Safety, Local, ZZZ App Top Stories

Asheville man pleads guilty to 10 counts of child sexual abuse

Bruce Ellison McCall, 65, plead guilty to five counts of second degree sexual exploitation of a minor and five counts of third degree sexual exploitation of a minor in Buncombe Superior Court earlier this month.

1 week ago in National

Opening of Canada-US bridge that Trump threatened to block is delayed over unresolved ‘issues’

The opening of a Canadian-U.S. bridge across the Detroit River that President Donald Trump previously threatened to block was delayed on Thursday due to unresolved issues.

1 week ago in Food & Drink, Local, Perspectives, ZZZ App Top Stories

Fork & Dagger: The greasiest spoon on Haywood Road

Hail Mary in West Asheville offers unpretentious, old-school junk food with a punk rock vibe.

1 week ago in Lifestyle

The skills people still perform better than AI, according to workplace experts

Many workers fear machines will supplant them as adoption of artificial intelligence accelerates. But what if people have qualities both unmistakably human and essential to career success that AI could not easily replace them?

1 week ago in Sports

Serena Williams’ comeback at the Queen’s Club is over after injury to doubles partner

Serena Williams' much-hyped comeback to professional tennis at the Queen's Club lasted just one match. The 44-year-old Williams' doubles partner, 19-year-old Canadian Victoria Mboko, was forced to withdraw from the draw on Thursday because of a knee injury she sustained in a singles match against Karolina Pliskova in the last 16 on Wednesday.

1 week ago in Sports, Trending

Knicks complete record rally from 29 points down and beat Spurs 107-106 for 3-1 NBA Finals lead

A record-breaking comeback, capped off by what could go down as a legendary play. The long road back to the top of the NBA is almost complete for the New York Knicks, and the step they took Wednesday night was unforgettable.

1 week ago in Entertainment

‘Doctor Who’ future uncertain as BBC scraps Christmas special and showrunner exits

The galaxy-hopping hero of "Doctor Who" has survived many narrow escapes and reinventions over more than six decades. But is time finally up for the BBC science fiction series that has entertained generations of fans?

1 week ago in Entertainment, Local, Native Advertising

Things to do in Asheville and WNC: June 12-14

Festivals, concerts, stage productions, outdoor races and community events fill the June 12-14 weekend across Asheville, Black Mountain, Weaverville, Lake Lure and other WNC towns.

1 week ago in Community, Crime & Safety, Local, ZZZ App Top Stories

Cherokee police say ‘no imminent threat’ after mass violence threat

Earlier today, Cherokee, N.C., went into lockdown after Cherokee police received an anonymous call threatening mass violence. However, officials say there is no evidence of immediate danger.

1 week ago in Community, Local, Politics, ZZZ App Top Stories

Asheville City Council approves 2026-27 budget in split decision

Last night, Asheville City Council voted in a 4-3 decision in favor of adopting a $275.8 million budget for the 2026-27 fiscal year, applicable from July 1, 2026 to June 30, 2027.

1 week ago in Community, Housing, Local, On The Town, Politics, ZZZ App Top Stories

126 affordable housing units approved by Asheville City Council for $9.5 million

During the city council meeting last night, Tuesday, June 9, Asheville officials approved $9.5 million in disaster recovery funding to put the construction of Terrace at River Hills, a 126-unit affordable housing development, into motion.

1 week ago in Eye Care Expert, Native Advertising

Choosing an eye doctor in Asheville? Look beyond star ratings

Asheville Eye Associates explains why detailed reviews, patient stories and clear communication can help people make more informed decisions about eye care.

1 week ago in National, Trending

Inflation hits 3-year high, highlighting affordability challenge for Americans

Rising gas prices pushed inflation to its highest level in three years last month, a headache for the Federal Reserve and a potential political challenge for the Trump administration as midterm elections near.

2 weeks ago in National, Trending

NASA unveils Artemis III astronauts to test technology for a future moon landing

NASA on Tuesday revealed the crew for its Artemis III mission, the next step in the space agency's plan to eventually land astronauts on the moon. The announcement came two months after Artemis II's record-breaking trip around the moon that surpassed the distance record of Apollo 13.

2 weeks ago in Entertainment

Rob Reiner’s son Nick seeks money from trust parents left him for his defense in their killings

Rob Reiner's son Nick Reiner is seeking unpaid money from a trust his parents established for him, saying he needs it to help in his defense against charges that he killed them.

2 weeks ago in National

FDA OKs first new sunscreen ingredient in more than 25 years

Federal health regulators on Tuesday signed off on the first new sunscreen ingredient for the U.S. market in more than 25 years, giving Americans access to a skin-protecting chemical long used in Europe and other parts of the world.

2 weeks ago in Sports, Trending

Serena returns: Williams makes a winning comeback in doubles at Queen’s Club with Mboko

After nearly four years away from professional tennis, Serena Williams showed she still has plenty of power to her game as she made a winning return at Queen's Club on Tuesday.

2 weeks ago in Community, Local, On The Town, Outdoors, ZZZ App Top Stories

Local nonprofit awarded $5.6 million in funding for Pisgah trail restoration

Pisgah Area SORBA, a local nonprofit organization dedicated to the preservation of over 150 miles of trails in the Pisgah Ranger District, has been awarded $5.6 million in disaster relief funding from the National Forest Foundation, a congressionally-charted nonprofit partner of the USDA Forest Service.