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2 days ago in Lifestyle

Plastic bags don’t go in the recycling bin. What should you do instead?

Soft, stretchy plastics can make up grocery bags, bubble wrap and more. They're impossible to avoid and harder still to properly dispose of. If thrown in the trash, they can take up to hundreds of years to degrade in landfills and release harmful microplastics into the environment.

4 days ago in Lifestyle, Trending

Summer travelers who relied on Spirit Airlines may struggle to find budget alternatives

Days after Spirit Airlines shut down in the middle of the night, a lawyer for the defunct budget carrier stood before a bankruptcy judge and apologized to the price-conscious customers who might struggle to find affordable flights in its absence.

2 weeks ago in Lifestyle

Pediatricians group finds kids of all ages need regular recess for physical and mental health

Recess isn't just a fun break for grade schoolers. It's crucial to good health and good grades for kids of all ages. That's the message from a leading pediatricians group, which just released the first new guidance in 13 years about this unstructured time at school and how it needs to be protected.

2 weeks ago in Lifestyle, Trending

Olivia and Liam top the list of most popular US baby names for the seventh year running

Olivia and Liam for a seventh year in a row topped the list of names for babies born in the United States in 2025. The Social Security Administration annually tracks the names given to girls and boys in each state, with lists dating back to 1880.

2 weeks ago in Lifestyle

Restaurants celebrate authentic Mexican culture and history this Cinco de Mayo

Nayomie Mendoza has become accustomed to how Cinco de Mayo is celebrated in the U.S.: the platters of tacos, the pitchers of margaritas and the jubilant sounds of mariachi bands.

3 weeks ago in Lifestyle

Money Happens: What to do when becoming a homeowner feels out of reach

Anxiety about the possibility of never being able to own a house can make some people give up on organizing their finances altogether, says John Hankins, a certified financial therapist. If you hope to buy a house in the future but don't know where to start, here are some expert tips for you

3 weeks ago in Lifestyle, Trending

Stir well, slap lightly. Tips for making a mint julep worthy of the Kentucky Derby

Horses are poised, bets are on, hats are at the ready and the bourbon is standing by, ready to be poured into thousands of mint julep cocktails. It must be Kentucky Derby weekend.

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4 days ago in Entertainment, Music

Ella Langley dominates the ACM Awards and Cody Johnson wins entertainer of the year

Cody Johnson won entertainer of the year, but it was Ella Langley's night from the start. The first honor of the Academy of Country Music Awards Sunday was for the coveted song of the year, given to Langley for the crossover hit "Choosin' Texas," presented to her by Michael Bublé.

7 days ago in Entertainment, Music

New Wings exhibit traces Paul McCartney’s reinvention as husband, father and bandleader

The largest collection of Paul McCartney's personal artifacts ever publicly displayed is part of a new exhibit at the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame centering on his life after The Beatles.

1 week ago in Entertainment, Music

Shakira and Burna Boy release official 2026 FIFA World Cup Anthem, ‘Dai Dai’

As the song demands: "Let's go!" The Colombian superstar Shakira and Afrobeats icon Burna Boy have teamed up for "Dai Dai," the official song for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

1 week ago in Entertainment, Music

After the Kendrick Lamar beef, can Drake come back with ‘Iceman’?

Drake has returned as the "Iceman." And the stakes couldn't be higher. His ninth studio album — and his first since his extravagant loss in a very public feud with Kendrick Lamar — arrives Friday.

1 week ago in Entertainment, Music

Taylor Swift, Beyoncé, Chaka Khan and Vince Gill recordings enter national registry

The new inductees into the National Recording Registry at the Library of Congress include Swift's blockbuster 2014 pop album "1989," Beyoncé's era-defining 2008 anthem "Single Ladies (Put a Ring on It)," Khan's genre-blending hit "I Feel for You," Vince Gill's emotional ballad "Go Rest High on That Mountain" and The Go-Go's groundbreaking debut album "Beauty and the Beat."

1 week ago in Entertainment, Music

The 2027 Grammy Awards announce key dates: What to know

Who is ready for the 2027 Grammy Awards? You'll have to wait until Feb. 7, 2027, when the 69th annual ceremony once again airs live from the Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles, it was announced Tuesday during the Disney Upfront presentation in New York.

1 week ago in Entertainment, Music

Eurovision song competition starts with the first semifinal after boycott over Israel

Competition starts Tuesday at the Eurovision Song Contest, with divisions over Israel's participation hanging over the 70th birthday of the over-the-top pop music extravaganza.

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39 minutes ago in Local, Native Advertising, Outdoors

Rainy Memorial Day weekend ahead for Asheville region

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Weather map titled 'Excessive Rainfall Outlook Through Tonight' showing color-coded outlook areas and labeled cities in the southeastern U.S. (Asheville, Charlotte, Morganton, etc.). The legend bottom-right indicates marginal to high risk levels.

Thunderstorms, heavy downpours and localized flooding possible through Memorial Day

3 hours ago in Crime & Safety, Local

Buncombe detention officer fired, charged in criminal investigation

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Former detention officer held on $10,000 bond as criminal investigation continues

6 hours ago in Local, Outdoors

Summer in Asheville and WNC: A guide to day trips, waterfalls, festivals and more

Colorful wildflower meadow along a dirt path with green trees and blue mountains in the distance.

Families, visitors and locals can find ideas for Blue Ridge Parkway drives, swimming holes, dog-friendly outings, live music and summer events across the mountains.

7 hours ago in Local

Faster buses or closer stops? Asheville puts transit choices to the public

Front view of a blue and green city bus with a bike rack on the bumper and an amber destination sign above the windshield, parked on a street.

Survey open through June 28 as officials seek rider feedback on trade-offs

7 hours ago in Local, Native Advertising

Road trip ready? These apps can help Memorial Day travelers dodge delays

Traffic moves slowly above an active construction work zone on Interstate 40 near the Pigeon River Gorge, where holiday travel, ongoing repairs and reduced speeds can combine to create backups during peak periods.

In the Asheville area, I-26, I-40 and the Pigeon River Gorge could see heavy traffic through the holiday weekend

23 hours ago in Crime & Safety, Local

Drug trafficking suspect hit with laundry list of felony charges

Mugshot of a man with a neck tattoo and mohawk in an orange jail uniform against a gray brick wall; 828 News Now logo above.

Jacob Lee Beasley, 36, was arrested by Asheville Police Department officers today on 12 different charges, many for drug trafficking.

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