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Asheville weather: Heat Friday, storms Saturday
Temperatures near 90 Friday before an 80% chance of showers and thunderstorms Saturday
1 week ago in Local
‘I should have been on that train’: Vicki Catalano remembers 9/11
Asheville woman remembers the silence, debris, missing people and a canceled NYU class that changed her plans that morning
1 week ago in Entertainment, Music
MusiCares to honor U2 as 2027 Persons of the Year at a star-studded Grammy-weekend gala
MusiCares will honor Irish band U2 as its Persons of the Year at a February gala kicking off Grammy Awards weekend. Bono, The Edge, Adam Clayton and Larry Mullen Jr. will be celebrated at a Feb. 5 dinner and tribute concert at the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles.
1 week ago in Entertainment
Snoop Dogg brings the VMAs back to Los Angeles as host for Sept. 27 show
The MTV Video Music Awards are returning to the West Coast this month and they've got a very West Coast host — Snoop Dogg.
1 week ago in Lifestyle
In an age of instant answers, educators say there’s a case for letting kids struggle a little
When children forget their lunch, can't solve a math problem or don't know how to get somewhere, the instinct for parents can be to step in immediately. But sometimes, the problem is an opportunity.
1 week ago in Sports
High-profile injuries already adding up 2 games into the NFL season
Sam Darnold played just five snaps. A.J. Brown will be sidelined for a while. De'Zhaun Stribling was carted off the field. High-profile injuries are adding up just two games into the NFL season. It's not even Sunday yet.
1 week ago in National, Trending
US marks 25 years since the Sept. 11 attacks
Americans are commemorating the 25th anniversary of 9/11, remembering the shock, the dead and the sweeping consequences of the al-Qaida attacks on symbols of U.S. might and prosperity.
1 week ago in Community, Local
Hendersonville to launch free mulch giveaway program for all WNC residents
The city of Hendersonville will begin to offer mulch for free to the community at the end of this month. Participants do not have to be Hendersonville residents to receive mulch.
1 week ago in Community, Lifestyle, Local, On The Town
State fair preview: Officials offer safety reassurance ahead of opening
State and regional safety officials congregated at the Western North Carolina Agricultural Center today to provide reassurance and a safety update in advance of the NC Mountain State Fair this weekend.
1 week ago in Community, Local, Outdoors
NC Forest Service receives nearly $65 million in Helene recovery funds
Earlier today, state and federal forest services signed a 10-year, nearly $65 million Good Neighbor Authority commitment to Tropical Storm Helene recovery efforts in Western North Carolina.
1 week ago in Crime & Safety, Local, Native Advertising
Former WNC DA Greg Newman hired by Henderson County Sheriff’s Office
Newman, who was removed from office in 2021, is now serving as a staff attorney for the sheriff's office
Roadless Rule rallies planned in Swannanoa, Boone
Sierra Club, MountainTrue and The Wilderness Society are hosting the Swannanoa event as federal officials consider ending the national rule
1 week ago in Lifestyle, Trending
Girl Scouts’ first cookies for dogs will go on sale in January
Man's best friend is getting some love from the Girl Scouts. Girl Scouts of the USA said Tuesday its first cookies for dogs will go on sale in January.
1 week ago in Sports
Rivals Angel Reese and Caitlin Clark having ‘fun’ playing together for US and not against each other
Angel Reese and Caitlin Clark' s interactions are a subplot of the women's FIBA World Cup, the WNBA season and if you spend enough time on social media, a divided country. Clark and Reese have shown their relationship on the court is thriving.
1 week ago in Sports, Trending
Seahawks pick off Drake Maye 3 times to beat Patriots 13-10 in Super Bowl rematch
Sam Darnold left the game injured, the offense was stagnant and sloppy mistakes put Seattle in a hole through three quarters. Then the Dark Side defense took over, Drew Lock made a few big plays and the Seahawks capped a Super Bowl banner-raising night with another win against the New England Patriots.
1 week ago in Entertainment, Music
Ella Langley leads Country Music Association Awards nods, with mentor Miranda Lambert close behind
Ella Langley, riding the wave of her crossover megahit "Choosin' Texas," leads the nominations for the 2026 Country Music Association Awards with nine nods, followed by her mentor Miranda Lambert with six.
1 week ago in Health & Wellness, Local
Edwards bill would fine hospitals $10,000 a day for repeat safety violations
Legislation comes after repeated federal ‘immediate jeopardy’ findings at Asheville's Mission Hospital
1 week ago in Local, Native Advertising
Revival Continues music auction to support Swannanoa’s Helene recovery
Asheville Media Group’s online auction features autographed music memorabilia and radio experiences, with proceeds benefiting Swannanoa Resilience Hub.
1 week ago in Entertainment, Native Advertising
Things to do in Asheville and WNC: Sept. 11-13
Mountain Song Festival, Carolina Mountains Literary Festival, Brews & Bears, Asheville Tattoo Arts Festival, Little Feat and Railway Races are among the weekend events across WNC.
2 weeks ago in Arts & Culture, Business, Community, Food & Drink, Lifestyle, Local, Outdoors, Sports
140+ Buncombe County businesses to participate in PGA TOUR promotional map
As the PGA TOUR Biltmore Championship Asheville golf tournament approaches, Explore Asheville has launched an interactive map of Buncombe County businesses called Play Through the Mountains. The database spotlights discounts, dining packages and other deals at more than 140 local businesses.
