2 weeks ago in National

2 killed and homes damaged after tornadoes tear through Illinois and Indiana, more storms moving in

Major storms whipped up tornadoes in parts of Illinois and Indiana that leveled homes, killing at least two people and injuring others, and another round of rain, hail and strong winds made its way through the region Wednesday, authorities said.

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Rock blasts scheduled on I-26 Connector in Asheville

Up to eight controlled blasts planned near Asheville interchange; motorists may face 10-15 minute slowdowns

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From near-record heat to possible snow: Weather shift ahead for Asheville area

Cold front expected overnight with storms, rain and a brief wintry mix in the mountains

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First public hearing on PFAS wastewater rules set for Asheville

State regulators will take public comment April 7 on plans to monitor and reduce “forever chemicals” discharged into North Carolina waterways

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What Asheville City Council approved at its March 10 meeting

Council signs off on recovery funding, infrastructure improvements and affordable housing plan update

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Violent stretch continues with gunfire at West Asheville apartments

Mayor and interim police chief call for community help following weekend violence

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Mission Health compliance under scrutiny at community meeting

Independent monitor and state officials explain complaint process and compliance review at public meeting

2 weeks ago in Arts & Culture

Going for gold: Oscars 2026 predictions and a printable ballot – 828reviewsNOW

The 98th Academy Awards are almost here. Before Hollywood's biggest night commences, take a look at our predictions for what will win and what should win Oscar gold. Plus, print out a ballot to play alongside our predictions.

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Report: Black Mountain public safety building may be unsafe

Structural issues, flooding and soil concerns raise questions about continued occupancy

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New books, Old Fort: McDowell County to host literature festival

McDowell County is officially home to its very own book festival. The first ever McDowell Literary Festival will be held on April 25 in Marion, Old Fort and Little Switzerland, just in time for Independent Bookstore Day.

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UNC Asheville seeking community feedback on Millennial Campus

As the University of North Carolina Asheville continues to eye development of their Millennial Campus, woodland acreage surrounding the college, a structured public engagement system for community feedback has been announced.

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Pollen season hits Asheville: How to reduce allergy symptoms

Dense forests, mountain valleys and warm weather trap pollen, making spring allergies worse in Asheville and surrounding areas

2 weeks ago in World

Iranian barrages target Israel and Gulf countries as US warns Iran of ‘most intense day of strikes’

Iran launched new attacks on Tuesday at Israel and Gulf Arab countries as it kept up pressure on the Middle East in a war started by Israel and the United States that has rattled world markets and shows no signs of a letup.

2 weeks ago in National

In a time of war with Iran, Americans unite in aggravation over sticker shock at the gas pump

It seems a country divided on so many fronts is finding common ground in pain at the pump, where the cost of the Iran war is hitting Americans squarely in the wallet and aggravating people across the political spectrum.

2 weeks ago in Entertainment

‘Dancing with the Stars’ pro Mark Ballas leaps back to Broadway in ‘Chicago’

Mark Ballas is returning to Broadway in "Chicago" and the "Dancing with the Stars" pro will be reuniting with an old friend. Ballas, playing slippery lawyer Billy Flynn starting April 6, will share the stage with his Roxie, Whitney Leavitt, the "Secret Lives of Mormon Wives" star who was his dancing partner on "Dancing with the Stars" last year.

2 weeks ago in Sports

Inside the numbers: Shai Gilgeous-Alexander ties Wilt Chamberlain’s 20-point streak record

Wilt Chamberlain has some NBA records that might never get touched, like the 100-point game, 4,000 points in a season and a 50-point-per-game scoring average. And that means that when he does get caught — in any category — it's a big deal.

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Public invited to weigh in on Mission Health oversight at Asheville meeting

Independent monitor seeks community feedback on HCA operations

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Nine hurt in Sunday shooting in downtown Asheville, police say

Police say most injuries were minor; person of interest identified in North Lexington Avenue incident

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$5.8 billion road recovery continues across Western North Carolina

NCDOT has spent $1.4 billion so far, with more than $533 million reimbursed through federal aid

2 weeks ago in National

Men who brought explosives to NYC protest cited Islamic State as inspiration, complaint says

Two men who brought explosives to a far-right protest outside New York City's mayoral mansion said they were inspired by the Islamic State extremist group, a court complaint said.