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1 week ago in Sports, Trending
Rays put on the brink of World Series flop by Brewers’ historic 8-run, 2-out surge
Milwaukee became the first team to score eight runs with two outs in a World Series inning, routing the Rays 10-1 on Monday night to take a 3-0 lead in the best-of-seven series.
1 week ago in Entertainment, Music
Jay-Z picks himself to headline the Super Bowl halftime show at SoFi Stadium in Southern California
The man who has helped produce the Super Bowl halftime show is stepping into the spotlight: Jay-Z will headline the show himself. The NFL, Apple Music and Roc Nation announced Monday night that Jay-Z will be the featured performer for the halftime festivities on Feb. 14 at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, California.
1 week ago in World
Voters in Israel are deciding whether to oust Netanyahu after 3 years of war
Israelis are voting in a pivotal election Tuesday as their country wrestles with unresolved wars, continues to reel from Hamas' 2023 attack and is deeply divided over the character of the state and the right person to lead it.
1 week ago in Crime & Safety, Local, Native Advertising
Asheville police seek public’s help identifying reported armed robbery suspect
The suspect reportedly held up a Haywood Road business at gunpoint
1 week ago in Local
What to know for Halloween weekend in WNC: Events, weather forecast
A list of area events planned for Halloween weekend and a look at the weather for Halloween night
From Asheville City to the pros: 2 players return for 2027
Ryan Baer and Bryce Swinehart are continuing their professional careers with Carolina Core FC
1 week ago in Business, Custom Jewelry & Care Expert, Local
Are you accidentally damaging your jewelry?
Everyday habits, from showering to cleaning, could be putting your favorite pieces at risk
1 week ago in Local
Patton Avenue Goodwill trash compactor catches fire a year after warehouse fire
Blaze was quickly extinguished by firefighters
1 week ago in Crime & Safety, Local
UPDATE: Man wanted for attempted murder sought after Arden break-in
Deputies searched by ground and air for Durrell Marquise Norris, who has several outstanding warrants unrelated to Monday's incident
1 week ago in Local
Asheville prepares for possible city service cuts
Internal memo warns of a difficult 2028 budget as rising costs and slow revenue growth put pressure on city finances
1 week ago in Entertainment
‘You Can See Everything’ surges with $19.5M at box office; ‘Clayface’ takes No. 1
DC Studios scored a modest, R-rated win with "Clayface," landing a $24 million opening weekend, according to studio estimates Sunday. But the biggest success story in theaters remained A24's Elizabeth Holmes documentary "You Can See Everything," which pulled in $19.5 million in its first weekend of wide release.
1 week ago in Lifestyle, Trending
Halloween candy sales are off to a slow start amid high chocolate prices and affordability concerns
Halloween candy sales are off to a slow start this year as U.S. consumers grapple with high living costs and eye-popping chocolate prices. Halloween candy sales fell 6.7% in the month ending Oct. 17 compared to the same period last year, according to NielsenIQ, a market research firm.
1 week ago in Features, Trending
‘Picasso of Pumpkin Carvers’ brings artistry to a Halloween tradition
When fall arrives and leaves start changing color, Mike Valladao, a systems engineer at a cybersecurity company, slips into his alter ego, "Farmer Mike," also known as the "Picasso of Pumpkin Carvers."
1 week ago in Sports, Trending
Yamal, Mbappé, Kane and Messi in contention to win the Ballon d’Or. Here’s what to know
The Ballon d'Or winners will be announced on Monday with a new generation of soccer stars, led by Lamine Yamal and Kylian Mbappé, ready to stamp their name on the trophy that for so long was a personal duel between Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo.
1 week ago in Entertainment
Chris Brown avoids prison time for brawling at a London nightclub
Grammy-winning singer Chris Brown avoided prison time Monday for beating a music producer with a tequila bottle at a London nightclub three years ago.
1 week ago in World
Lula’s win in Brazil bucks a regional shift to the right and denies Trump a powerful ally
Brazilian voters have denied Latin America's resurgent right its ultimate prize, snapping a streak of seven straight conservative presidential victories in 18 months.
1 week ago in Crime & Safety, Local, Native Advertising
2 men killed in Arden shooting identified
Buncombe County deputies found the men, ages 19 and 27, dead Saturday morning near the Henderson County line
Asheville weather: Sunny week ahead, rain possible Halloween weekend
Temperatures will climb into the 70s this week before rain chances increase Saturday night and Sunday
1 week ago in Local, Native Advertising
I-26 Connector update: Lane closures planned this week
Overnight closures on I-240 and Patton Avenue, plus daytime work on Riverside Drive, could affect Asheville drivers
Buncombe weighs Code Purple funding increase as shelter beds shrink
County proposes more money for emergency winter shelter, but available beds and participating locations remain unconfirmed
