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10 hours ago in Asheville History, Native Advertising, ZZZ App Top Stories
Strangeville: Asheville’s Rhododendron Baby Parade
During Asheville's Rhododendron Festival heyday, a Baby Parade drew huge crowds and tiny floats. The tradition lasted until money worries and a world war changed everything.
12 hours ago in Arts & Culture, Lifestyle, Local, Music, On The Town, ZZZ App Top Stories
March concert calendar: Live music in Asheville this month
Your go‑to guide for the best live music happening around town this month.
19 hours ago in Lifestyle, Local, Outdoors, ZZZ App Top Stories
Hikes of WNC: Blue Ridge Parkway Visitor Center Loop
The Blue Ridge Parkway Visitor Center is one of Asheville's lesser-known treasures. In addition to an interactive museum, an information desk and a gift shop, the visitor center is home to a 1.2 mile trail loop, complete with a road crossing on the parkway itself.
1 day ago in Asheville History, Native Advertising, ZZZ App Top Stories
Tombstone Tales: Asheville’s River Champion, Wilma Dykeman Stokely
Wilma Dykeman Stokely, often called the “First Lady of Appalachian Literature,” helped shift public attention toward the French Broad River’s pollution and cleanup.
2 days ago in Local, Politics, ZZZ App Top Stories
Miller seeks third term as GOP race forms for Buncombe sheriff
Primary on March 3 will determine party nominees for November election
2 days ago in National
What to watch as the midterms begin with Tuesday’s primaries
After months of speculating, pontificating and spinning, the midterm election season begins in earnest Tuesday. The primary results in Texas, North Carolina and Arkansas will provide some of the first concrete evidence for what voters want as President Donald Trump's second term approaches the halfway mark.
2 days ago in Entertainment, Music
Eddie Vedder turns solo vulnerability into a powerful plea in Netflix’s ‘Matter of Time’
The first time Eddie Vedder toured without Pearl Jam, he made some glaring mistakes onstage and felt discouraged. A few shows later, he ran into Bruce Springsteen, who told him that performing solo is terrifying but that vulnerability can be a force to harness.
2 days ago in Sports
NCAA football oversight committee proposes stiff penalties for violations of transfer portal window
The NCAA football oversight committee is recommending emergency legislation to protect the transfer portal window by issuing penalties for schools and coaches who circumvent the rules.
2 days ago in Sports
US hockey player Brady Tkachuk slams White House TikTok as ‘clearly fake’ after anti-Canada slur
American hockey player Brady Tkachuk said Thursday that he did not appreciate a doctored TikTok video shared by the White House that made it look like he was disparaging Canadians after winning Olympic gold, calling it fake and something he would never say.
2 days ago in Entertainment
30 years after Pokémon’s release, fans are still trying to catch ’em all
In the 30 years since Pokémon debuted in Japan with the 1996 release of Pokémon Red and Pokémon Green for Nintendo Game Boy, the franchise has taken over the globe with its animated shows, mobile games and highly coveted trading cards. Its popularity continues with fans young and old.
2 days ago in World
Pakistan is in ‘open war’ with Afghanistan after latest strikes, defense minister says
Pakistan and Afghanistan exchanged cross-border attacks overnight in a dramatic escalation of tensions that led to Pakistan's defense minister to say on Friday that the two countries are in a state of "open war."
2 days ago in Health & Wellness, Local, ZZZ App Top Stories
What to know about measles cases increasing in North Carolina
State health officials outline symptoms, risks and vaccine recommendations
3 days ago in Business, Community, Local, On The Town, ZZZ App Top Stories
Queens of the Hive: Hive Ambition plans buzzy event for female entrepreneurs
Next month, 10 different Western North Carolina women's business groups will unite for a business social. The event is organized by Hive Ambition, a community hub for female entrepreneurs.
3 days ago in Crime & Safety, Local, ZZZ App Top Stories
APD officer resigns following child abuse, DWI, public urination charges
The Asheville Police Department has announced that Officer Beauregard "Beau" Terence Baley has resigned from the force following his arrest and an internal investigation earlier this month.
3 days ago in Arts & Culture, Community, Lifestyle, Local, Music, ZZZ App Top Stories
Black Mountain venue plans tribute to late blues legend Kat Williams
Katrina "Kat" Williams, a beloved community member and blues legend, passed away at age 58 on Wednesday, Nov. 12, 2025. This weekend, a collective of local musicians will perform a tribute show to the artist in Black Mountain, N.C.
3 days ago in Crime & Safety, Local, ZZZ App Top Stories
Employee spots fire, helping crews save Hickory Nut Gap Farm Store
Fairview firefighters contain blaze before it spreads inside building
3 days ago in National
Hillary Clinton is testifying as part of the House investigation into Jeffrey Epstein
Former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton is testifying before U.S. House lawmakers in New York on Thursday as part of a congressional investigation into convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, starting off two days of depositions that will also include former President Bill Clinton.
3 days ago in National
Memorial services for Jesse Jackson begin at Chicago headquarters of his civil rights organization
Cross-country memorial services for the Rev. Jesse Jackson Sr. are set to begin Thursday in Chicago, the city the late civil rights leader called home.
3 days ago in Entertainment
Park Chan-wook will lead the Cannes Film Festival jury, will be the 1st Korean in the role
Park Chan-wook, the Korean filmmaker of "Oldboy" and "No Other Choice," will head the jury at the 79th Cannes Film Festival, festival organizers announced Thursday.
FIFA’s Infantino has ‘complete confidence’ in Mexico to host World Cup games despite cartel violence
The violence that erupted in Mexico after the death of a powerful drug lord has left many questioning whether the country will be able to co-host the World Cup in just over three months. FIFA President Gianni Infantino thinks it can.
