2 weeks ago in Entertainment

The fall’s 10 most anticipated books, from Pynchon to (Priscilla) Presley

Fall books mean more than literary fiction. The top releases this season range from a fairy tale newly told to memoirs about a famous writer's indomitable mother and life after marriage to a famous rock star.

2 weeks ago in National

Texas Republicans aim for final passage of redistricting after California Democrats’ counterpunch

Texas Republicans were aiming Friday to give final passage to an unprecedented mid-decade redraw of the state's congressional map and send it to Gov. Greg Abbott's desk for final approval ahead of the 2026 elections.

2 weeks ago in Business, Food & Drink, Lifestyle, Local, On The Town, Outdoors, ZZZ App Top Stories

Fly fishing and fellowship: Wrong Way to host free fly fishing festivities this weekend

As Asheville flies closer to the one year anniversary of Hurricane Helene, Wrong Way River Lodge & Cabins will host a fly fishing festival to celebrate river recovery in Western North Carolina.

2 weeks ago in National

Trump says he’ll keep extending TikTok shutdown deadline

President Donald Trump is calling national security and privacy concerns related to TikTok and its Chinese parent company "highly overrated" and said Friday he'll keep extending the deadline for the popular video-sharing platform until there's a buyer.

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

AP: Panthers give Moton 2-year, $44M deal

The deal means the Panthers have all five starting offensive linemen under contract at least through the 2026 season

2 weeks ago in Entertainment

Lil Nas X jailed on suspicion of charging at police on LA street where he walked nearly naked

Rapper Lil Nas X was arrested and briefly taken to a hospital for a suspected overdose Thursday after Los Angeles police say he charged at officers responding to a report of a naked man walking on a busy boulevard.

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

Parkway section between Asheville and Mount Pisgah reopens

Remaining repairs from Tropical Storm Helene near milepost 421 expected to be finished later this summer

2 weeks ago in Sports

How MLB’s upcoming deals will change how you watch out-of-market, Sunday night and Wild Card games

According to people familiar with negotiations, ESPN is nearing a deal to distribute out-of-market games while NBC/Peacock, Netflix and Apple TV are in talks for regular-season packages, the Wild Card round and the Home Run Derby.

2 weeks ago in World

Famine grips Gaza’s largest city and is likely to spread, authority on food crises says

The world's leading authority on food crises said Friday the Gaza Strip's largest city is gripped by famine, and that it is likely to spread across the territory without a ceasefire and an end to restrictions on humanitarian aid.

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

North Carolina voter registration cleanup underway

1,400 Buncombe County residents among those urged to confirm records

2 weeks ago in Community, Entertainment, Food & Drink, Local, Outdoors, ZZZ App Top Stories

Apple Festival, King Apple Parade set for Labor Day weekend

Four-day celebration includes street closures, parking changes and events in downtown Hendersonville

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

Tourists doubleheader pushed to Friday, weekend slate adjusted

Asheville ballclub revises schedule after rainouts

2 weeks ago in Local, ZZZ App Top Stories

FEMA approves another $96M for North Carolina’s Helene recovery

Funds will support more than 200 projects, including road repairs, debris removal and infrastructure restoration

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

Tips for staying on top as coursework becomes more demanding

As students push themselves with tougher classes, revising study habits and strategies can help them stay on top

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

Man accused of setting fire that destroyed West Asheville home

Man charged with second-degree arson after blaze on Park Lane Avenue; no one inside at time of fire

2 weeks ago in World

Hundreds of historic tall ships sail into Amsterdam for a maritime festival

Crowds packed vantage points along a major canal and took to the water themselves Wednesday to watch a flotilla of hundreds of historic ships sail into Amsterdam at the start of a five-day festival celebrating the Dutch capital's maritime history.

2 weeks ago in Entertainment, Music

Ciara reinforces her passion for music with ‘CiCi.’ The album is her first since 2019

Ciara will deliver a new bundle of joy on Friday, but it's not the fifth child her husband publicly flirts with her about. "It's time. Honestly, I've been working on this album for almost five years," said the R&B-pop superstar.

2 weeks ago in Entertainment, Trending

Millie Bobby Brown and Jake Bongiovi welcome first child via adoption

Millie Bobby Brown and Jake Bongiovi adopted a daughter, the first child for the married couple, this summer, they announced Thursday. "We are beyond excited to embark on this beautiful next chapter of parenthood in both peace and privacy," the couple wrote in a social media statement.

2 weeks ago in Sports

Jannik Sinner and Carlos Alcaraz, aka Sincaraz, rule men’s tennis as the 2025 US Open arrives

OK, sure, maybe it wouldn't be rational to say there's no point in actually holding the full U.S. Open and instead just fast-forwarding to the inevitable matchup for the men's championship between Jannik Sinner — assuming he's healthy — and Carlos Alcaraz on Sept. 7. Seems reasonable, though.

2 weeks ago in Entertainment, Music

New Beatles ‘Anthology’ projects will be released this fall

Beatles fans will be feeling some "real love" for this: New content from the iconic band is coming this fall on screen, in music and in print.