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7 days ago in Sports
Tigers’ Skubal on schedule to face Orioles on Wednesday with trade deadline approaching
Tarik Skubal is still the ace of the Detroit Tigers' pitching staff as far as manager A.J. Hinch is concerned. Hinch confirmed Tuesday that Skubal is still scheduled to start on Wednesday against the Baltimore Orioles.
7 days ago in Sports
Ohtani’s bat stays hot, but his next bullpen session waits on 2 aching spots
Shohei Ohtani says his right biceps is not 100% in addition to his sore left knee, and both factored into the Los Angeles Dodgers' two-way superstar not throwing a bullpen last week.
Sheetz eyes Mountaineer Inn site in Asheville, city planning records show
An early assistance application proposes a convenience store and gas station at the long-vacant Tunnel Road property
7 days ago in Entertainment
‘Super Troopers’ at 25: A quarter-century of mustaches and maple syrup — and a new film
A quarter of a century is a long time for mustache rides and syrup binges, but "Super Troopers" has gotten a lot of mileage out of the simple joys of friends goofing around.
7 days ago in Local, Native Advertising, Outdoors
‘It came out of nowhere’: Residents describe storm that swept across Asheville area
Duke Energy crews continue restoration efforts as residents report downed trees, damaging winds and scattered storm damage
7 days ago in Local
Asheville City Council OKs $22.2M for Helene recovery, home repair program
The meeting included funding for Hurricane Helene recovery, affordable housing repairs, French Broad River park restoration and public safety grants
1 week ago in Local, Native Advertising
Outages at 10,000 after summer storms rips through Asheville area
Thousands of people are without power around the Asheville area after severe thunderstorms hit the region this evening.
1 week ago in Local, Native Advertising
Asheville tornado warning expires but thousands left without power
Following a tornado warning and severe thunderstorms today, thousands have been left without power, Buncombe County warned in an emergency alert.
1 week ago in Health & Wellness, Local
North Carolina launches cyclosporiasis dashboard as cases rise statewide
The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services has launched a cyclosporiasis public information dashboard after additional cases of the parasite-borne disease were detected across the state.
1 week ago in Entertainment
Judge allows use of police interview in trial for man accused of killing Tupac Shakur
A Nevada judge ruled on Tuesday that the recording of an interview the man accused of killing Tupac Shakur gave to police in 2008 could be used at his upcoming trial.
1 week ago in Sports
Rodgers says there’s ‘zero debate’ 2026 will be his final season as Steelers open a new-look camp
Aaron Rodgers says there's "zero debate" that this season will be his last. The future Hall of Fame quarterback's status beyond 2026 is seemingly one of the few certainties for the Pittsburgh Steelers, where the only thing familiar about their annual pilgrimage to Saint Vincent College for training camp might be the venue.
1 week ago in Entertainment
A ring before a playoff win for Justin Herbert, who gets engaged to singer Madison Beer
Justin Herbert has his first ring, and it's not on the football field. The Los Angeles Chargers quarterback and Grammy-nominated singer-songwriter Madison Beer jointly announced their engagement in an Instagram post Tuesday.
1 week ago in Crime & Safety, Local
18-year-old found dead at Dana Park near Hendersonville
The Henderson County Sheriff's Office has confirmed that an 18-year-old man was found deceased at a local park. The incident is currently under investigation.
1 week ago in Community, Crime & Safety, Local
Asheville Fire Department honors Capt. Jeff Bowen on 15th anniversary of his death
On July 28, 2011, Asheville Fire Department Captain Jeff Bowen lost his life while responding to an arson fire. AFD firefighters, city officials, Bowen's family members and members of the public gathered for the 15th annual remembrance ceremony of the fire captain.
1 week ago in Health & Wellness, Local
Judge keeps Mission Hospital lawsuit alive, rejects HCA bid to end case early
North Carolina Business Court rejects most of HCA's dismissal arguments as lawsuit over emergency and cancer care at Asheville's Mission Hospital moves forward
1 week ago in Local, Native Advertising, Outdoors
Severe Thunderstorm and Tornado Watch issued for Asheville area
Buncombe County faces threats of damaging winds, large hail and isolated tornadoes until 8 p.m.
1 week ago in Crime & Safety, Local
Asheville woman arrested with 20 grams of ecstasy and a firearm near downtown Asheville
Tyriana Jakira Smith, 29, was arrested at the Charlotte Street exit of I-240 East with drugs, a gun and over $4,400 in cash.
1 week ago in Crime & Safety, Local
McDowell County woman charged after child tested positive for narcotics
Elvia Stamey, 44, was charged with a felony for exposing a child in her care to a controlled substance.
1 week ago in Eye Care Expert, Native Advertising
How eye care needs change at every stage of life
From childhood vision development to age-related eye conditions, understanding how the eyes change can help families recognize concerns and seek appropriate care.
1 week ago in Entertainment
Comic-Con 2026: David Jonsson is new Black Panther, Ryan Gosling joins Marvel as Ghost Rider
Marvel Studios used its Comic-Con International presentation Saturday to announce David Jonsson as the new Black Panther — the son of Chadwick Boseman's T'Challa — and reveal that Ryan Gosling will be playing Ghost Rider, both in films set for release in 2028.
