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2 weeks ago in Entertainment, Trending

Tony winners thank voice teachers and babysitters as Broadway crowns ‘Schmigadoon!’

The most infectiously joyous of awards shows, the Tonys often feel like a summer camp reunion — make that a theater camp reunion — except with tuxedoes and gowns replacing the shorts and tees.

2 weeks ago in Lifestyle, Trending

How to stay safe while traveling during extreme heat

As travelers prepare to set off on summer trips, scorching temperatures lie in wait. Above-average temperatures could be on the books this summer, according to forecasters, and a developing El Nino event could spell out warmer weather later in the year or next summer.

2 weeks ago in World

A 7.8 magnitude quake in the Philippines kills at least 32, collapses buildings and sparks tsunami

An offshore magnitude 7.8 earthquake hit the southern Philippines on Monday, killing at least 32 people, injuring more than 200 others mostly in ruined buildings and sending a 1-meter (3-foot) tsunami into nearby coasts.

National Weather Service graphic: Showers & Storms Return Monday with localized heavy rain and potential flash flooding. Left panel lists NC counties with rain chances (e.g., Anderson 35%, Asheville 50%, Waynesville 70%). Right panel shows a red shaded map of North Carolina indicating higher thunderstorm chances, with notes about Monday afternoon thunderstorms in the mountains and NW Piedmont.

2 weeks ago in Local, Native Advertising, Outdoors, ZZZ App Top Stories

Asheville weather turns wet: Storms expected nearly every day this week

Forecasters warn of heavy downpours in the mountains as showers and thunderstorms return to Western North Carolina through Friday

2 weeks ago in Crime & Safety, Local, ZZZ App Top Stories

Asheville police shoot knife-wielding man at Westmont Commons apartment complex

Suspect remains in critical but stable condition after reportedly charging officers with a knife, police say

Sports bar interior filled with football banners, flags, and jerseys hanging from the ceiling, with large TV screens showing a live match.

2 weeks ago in Entertainment, Local, Sports, ZZZ App Top Stories

Where to watch the 2026 FIFA World Cup in Asheville

The 2026 FIFA World Cup is just around the corner. Read our list of places to watch the World Cup in Asheville this June.

North Carolina State Highway Patrol troopers and emergency responders work the scene of a single-vehicle crash on Monte Vista Road in Candler on Sunday morning.

2 weeks ago in Crime & Safety, Local, Native Advertising, ZZZ App Top Stories

SUV crashes off Monte Vista Road; one person taken away in handcuffs

Emergency crews spent more than an hour clearing the scene near Bascom Lane in Candler Sunday morning

The city's Planning and Zoning Commission voted 4-3 to recommend denying a request to rezone roughly 40 acres of Asheville Mall property from Urban Place back to Regional Business.

2 weeks ago in Business, Local, ZZZ App Top Stories

Asheville planners split over rezoning bid tied to Asheville Mall property

Property owner argues urban place zoning has stalled redevelopment, while commissioners point to the city's comprehensive plan

2 weeks ago in Local, Native Advertising, ZZZ App Top Stories

Study: North Carolina Is 10th worst state for road rage in the U.S.

Researchers found an 88% increase in aggressive-driving and speeding citations

Journeymen Asheville Executive Director Joel Besemer

2 weeks ago in Local, ZZZ App Top Stories

Inside the Asheville nonprofit helping boys unplug and open up

Journeymen Asheville teaches teens emotional awareness, accountability and connection through mentoring programs

Sunlit cemetery scene with a tall ornate angel statue on the right and a tree-lined path to the left of the lawned grounds.

2 weeks ago in Asheville History, Local

Tombstone Tales: Biltmore Estate stone was used to carve this historic Asheville cemetery angel

The Riverside Cemetery monument was carved by English stoneworker Fred Miles from limestone left over from Biltmore Estate’s construction.

NCDEQ staff collect a water sample from the French Broad River in Asheville as part of the agency's seasonal water quality monitoring program.

2 weeks ago in Local, Outdoors, ZZZ App Top Stories

French Broad among 71 WNC sites monitored for water safety

Weekly monitoring of mountain rivers aims to help families make informed decisions before swimming, tubing and paddling

Triptych collage of three men: left bearded man in yellow-lit hallway looking up, center muscular armored warrior with a sword, right man with surprised expression.

2 weeks ago in Arts & Culture, Entertainment, Lifestyle, Local, Perspectives, ZZZ App Top Stories

‘Backrooms,’ He-Man and ‘Scary Movie’: New movies to see or skip in June 2026

Looking for a new movie to see as summer vacation starts? Check out our reviews of three major releases: the indie horror phenomenon "Backrooms," the silly 80s throwback "Masters of the Universe" and the sixth installment of the long-running parody series "Scary Movie."

2 weeks ago in Sports

Hurricanes thriving in high-pressure playoff settings as Stanley Cup Final shifts West for Game 3

The Carolina Hurricanes have spent months regrouping quickly after losses and they have proven unshaken by the challenge of playing in hostile arenas or in next-goal-wins extra time.

2 weeks ago in Sports, Trending

Bears say they are moving forward with Northwest Indiana location for new stadium

The Chicago Bears are looking to build a stadium in Northwest Indiana after a proposal to provide financial incentives for the NFL team to build its new home in Illinois stalled in the state legislature.

Mobile exhibit trailer labeled Museum of Unnatural Disasters sits on a grassy park with trees and a distant neoclassical building in the background.

2 weeks ago in Community, Local, ZZZ App Top Stories

Tropical Storm Helene, Asheville featured in Washington, D.C., museum exhibit

The "Museum of Unnatural Disasters" is an exhibit cataloguing the experiences of disaster survivors from across the United States over the last three years, including Tropical Storm Helene. The pop-up will be open in Washington, D.C., through mid-June.

A downtown cityscape with a tall glass-fronted high-rise in the center, surrounded by midrise brick buildings and trees, mountains in the distance under a blue sky.

2 weeks ago in Business, Local, ZZZ App Top Stories

Buncombe TDA proposes $27 million budget, with $18.3 million for marketing

Occupancy tax collections are projected at $23 million for the coming year

2 weeks ago in Lifestyle

Fishermen prepared for the longest red snapper season in recent memory. A court order stopped it

Recreational fishermen are pitched against commercial fishermen and environmentalists in a legal dispute that has halted what was expected to be the longest snapper season in years, reflecting broader tensions over the Trump administration's efforts to loosen fishing rules and deregulate the seas.

2 weeks ago in National

Employers added 172,000 jobs last month as US job market shows resilience despite Iran war

The American job market continues to show surprising strength, shrugging off the high costs of the Iran war. Employers added 172,000 jobs in May – roughly double what forecasters had expected – and the unemployment rate remained at a low 4.3%.

The Charles George VA Medical Center in Asheville has been ranked No. 1 in the nation for primary care patient satisfaction among 170 VA medical centers, according to the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs.

2 weeks ago in Health & Wellness, Local, ZZZ App Top Stories

Asheville VA primary care providers ranked No. 1 in nation by veterans

Western North Carolina veterans gave primary care teams with the Charles George VA Medical Center the highest patient satisfaction ratings among 170 VA medical centers

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2 days ago in Sports

MLB owners propose banning high school signings, adding an international draft

Baseball owners proposed banning high school players from signing with major league teams, raising the age for international amateurs and slashing the money spent on signing bonuses in negotiations Thursday for a new collective bargaining agreement.

3 days ago in Local, Sports

Tickets now on sale for inaugural Biltmore Championship Asheville

The FedExCup Fall tournament at Cliffs at Walnut Cove will bring PGA TOUR players, premium fan experiences and free youth admission to Western North Carolina

3 days ago in Sports, Trending

New Yorkers are set to fete the Knicks with a ticker-tape parade

New York is celebrating the Knicks in classic style Thursday, throwing a ticker-tape parade for the team that brought home the NBA championship longed for by generations of fans.