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Winter Storm Fern bears down on Asheville area

Forecasters warn of crippling ice, power outages and dangerous travel beginning Saturday night

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Surprises, snubs and ‘Sinners’: Unpacking the 2026 Oscar nominations

The nominees for the 98th Academy Awards were presented Thursday morning by Danielle Brooks and Warren Wilson College alum Lewis Pullman, kicking off the race to Oscar gold this March. Read our breakdown of the surprises and snubs from the announcement.

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Cult leader: How Cagney Larkin built a community for cult horror fans

Asheville Pizza & Brewing Company has been a reliable locale for grabbing a beer, seeing a movie and eating a gigantic slice of pizza for years. Since October 2025, Cagney Larkin has made the theater the go-to spot for a good scare, too.

2 weeks ago in Sports

College Football Playoff to remain at 12 teams after SEC and Big Ten fail to agree on expansion

The College Football Playoff resolved a few of its thorny issues Friday — including how to deal with Notre Dame — but left the toughest one unresolved, staying at 12 teams for next year and failing to expand the postseason to 16 or more.

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Review confirms journalist Hunter S. Thompson’s 2005 death was a suicide

A review of the 2005 shooting death of journalist Hunter S. Thompson has confirmed authorities' original finding that his death was a suicide, Colorado investigators said Friday.

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What to know about FDA’s review of new Zyn advertising proposal

Americans who smoke may soon be hearing a lot more about Zyn, the flavored nicotine pouches that have generated billions in sales while going viral on social media.

2 weeks ago in Entertainment, Trending

TikTok finalizes a deal to form a new American entity

TikTok has finalized a deal to create a new American entity, avoiding the looming threat of a ban in the United States that has been in discussion for years on the platform now used by more than 200 million Americans.

2 weeks ago in National, Trending

Former Olympic snowboarder on FBI’s most-wanted list is arrested in Mexico, faces drug charges

Former Canadian Olympic snowboarder Ryan Wedding, a top FBI fugitive, was arrested in Mexico and on Friday was flown to the U.S. to face charges related to running a multinational drug trafficking ring and the killing of a federal witness.

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Police arrest protesters at airport as Minnesota gears up for anti-immigration enforcement protest

Police arrested about 100 clergy demonstrating against immigration enforcement at Minnesota's largest airport Friday, organizers estimated, as thousands gathered, despite Arctic temperatures, in downtown Minneapolis to protest the Trump administration's crackdown.

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Buncombe County opens emergency shelters ahead of ice storm

Asheville area officials urge residents to stay indoors, prepare for power outages and seek shelter if needed

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When the power goes out: How to stay informed in Asheville

Local AM, FM and Spanish-language stations and NOAA frequencies provide emergency alerts, weather updates and information during outages

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APD investigating pedestrian death after West Asheville collision

Around 8:44 p.m. on Thursday, Jan. 22, APD officers responded to a collision report at the 400 block of Smokey Park Highway in West Asheville.

2 weeks ago in Entertainment

Stars and the public say a final goodbye to fashion icon Valentino at a Rome funeral

Global fashion celebrities joined the public on Friday morning to say goodbye to iconic designer Valentino at his funeral service in Rome, at the central Basilica di Santa Maria degli Angeli e dei Martiri.

2 weeks ago in Sports

Carlos Alcaraz wins third-round match but loses ‘drop-shot battle’ at Australian Open

Carlos Alcaraz had to acknowledge that while he won the third-round match, he lost the battle of the drop shots against Corentin Moutet. That could be a first for the 22-year-old Spaniard, who grew up relentlessly practicing his drop shots and is now at the Australian Open chasing a career Grand Slam.

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Ice storm warning issued for Asheville area

Forecasters warn of dangerous travel, possible long-lasting power outages across Western North Carolina

2 weeks ago in Lifestyle

To clear ice and snow, there are rock salt alternatives that are safer for your pets and yard

It's easy to dash to the closest hardware store to grab a bag of salt, but experts say there are a lot of environmental and other factors to consider when tackling all that ice and snow. Here's what to know.

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Blue Ridge Parkway to close Friday ahead of winter storm

Closures expected in North Carolina and Virginia; travel strongly discouraged

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Asheville offers free parking ahead of weekend storm

Residents urged to move vehicles off streets by Friday evening to allow snow plows to operate

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Ice storm expected to peak in Asheville area on Sunday

Forecasters warn of dangerous ice accumulation, power outages and prolonged cold into next week

2 weeks ago in Entertainment

Blake Lively and Taylor Swift’s texts exposed in lawsuit against Justin Baldoni

A trove of text messages and emails sent by Blake Lively, including exchanges with her longtime friend Taylor Swift, have been made public by actor-director Justin Baldoni 's lawyers as they prepare for trial.