3 weeks ago in Sports, Trending

Pirates ace Paul Skenes wins first Cy Young Award and Tigers star Tarik Skubal goes back-to-back

The 23-year-old Paul Skenes capped his blistering rise to stardom by capturing the National League Cy Young Award on Wednesday night. The Pittsburgh Pirates ace was a unanimous choice by the Baseball Writers' Association of America, the honor coming minutes after Skubal won baseball's premier pitching prize in the American League for the second straight year as the anchor of the Detroit Tigers.

3 weeks ago in Food & Drink, Lifestyle, Local, ZZZ App Top Stories

Fork & Dagger: Small food truck delivers big, soulful flavors

Cassia, an Asian fusion food truck at Cellarest Beer Project in Asheville, is a must-try

3 weeks ago in Sports

Jameis Winston to start at QB for the Giants in interim coach Mike Kafka’s first big decision

Jameis Winston walked off the field Wednesday following his first practice as the New York Giants' starting quarterback, including some extra work after it was over, and flashed a big smile across his face.

3 weeks ago in Entertainment

Adele will make her acting debut in Tom Ford’s adaptation of ‘Cry to Heaven’

Fashion designer Tom Ford has called up Adele to co-star in his adaptation of Anne Rice's "Cry to Heaven," his production company said Wednesday. The film, which Ford is writing, directing and producing, will mark the acting debut of the superstar singer.

3 weeks ago in Entertainment

Court denies Rapper Tory Lanez’s appeal of his conviction in Megan Thee Stallion shooting

A California court on Wednesday denied rapper Tory Lanez's appeal of his guilty verdict on charges he fired a gun at Megan Thee Stallion.

3 weeks ago in National

US Mint in Philadelphia presses final pennies as the 1-cent coin gets canceled

The U.S. Mint on Wednesday ended production of the penny, a change made to save money and because the 1-cent coin that could once buy a snack or a piece of candy had become increasingly irrelevant.

3 weeks ago in National

Epstein email says Trump ‘knew about the girls’ as White House calls its release a Democratic smear

Jeffrey Epstein wrote in a 2019 email to a journalist that Donald Trump "knew about the girls," according to documents made public Wednesday, but what he knew — and whether it pertained to the sex offender's crimes — is unclear.

3 weeks ago in Entertainment

This gift guide for movie lovers ranges from candles and pj’s to books for babies and adults

If you think gifts for movie lovers begin and end with Blu-Rays and cineplex gift cards, think again. There's lots of ways to get creative (and impress) the film fan in your life.

3 weeks ago in Sports

NCAA puts Michigan State football on 3 years of probation for recruiting violations under Mel Tucker

The NCAA put Michigan State's football program on three years of probation and penalized the school $30,000 plus 1.5% of the team's budget after agreeing former staff members under coach Mel Tucker broke rules regarding recruiting inducements and benefits, communication and unofficial visit expenses.

3 weeks ago in Sports

Jannik Sinner seals semifinal spot at ATP Finals with win over Alexander Zverev

Defending champion Jannik Sinner sealed a semifinal spot at the ATP Finals with a 6-4, 6-3 victory over Alexander Zverev before his home fans on Wednesday.

3 weeks ago in Entertainment

Singer Akon arrested near Atlanta for missing court over suspended license

Hip-hop artist Akon was arrested last week in suburban Atlanta after he didn't show up in court to face a ticket for driving with a suspended license.

3 weeks ago in National

Adelita Grijalva sworn in as the House’s newest member, paving the way for an Epstein files vote

Democrat Adelita Grijalva was sworn in as the newest member of Congress on Wednesday, more than seven weeks after she won a special election in Arizona to fill the House seat last held by her late father.

3 weeks ago in Community, Lifestyle, Local, On The Town, ZZZ App Top Stories

It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas as Holiday Parade sets date

The Asheville Downtown Association has announced details for the Asheville Holiday Parade, which will be held at 11 a.m., Saturday, Nov. 22 across downtown Asheville.

3 weeks ago in Arts & Culture, Business, Community, Lifestyle, Local, ZZZ App Top Stories

ArtsAVL awards Grassroots Arts grants to 49 local arts nonprofits

ArtsAVL, the arts council for the Asheville area, has announced 49 recipients of its 2025-26 Grassroots Arts Program grants. The GAP awards assist local nonprofit arts organizations with program and operational support throughout the year.

3 weeks ago in Local, ZZZ App Top Stories

$250K from Bank of America to help WNC recover from Helene

Funding will aid Asheville area artists, homeowners and families still rebuilding more than a year after Tropical Storm Helene

3 weeks ago in World

Global tuberculosis diagnoses rise to a record, but deaths fall, WHO reports

The number of people diagnosed with tuberculosis worldwide rose again last year, eclipsing 2023's record total, World Health Organization officials said Wednesday.

3 weeks ago in Sports

Ohio State stays on top of playoff bracket, while Miami makes a big move

Not surprisingly, Ohio State stayed at the top of the rankings, and there was a healthy debate about whether last weekend's action warranted keeping Indiana at No. 2, one spot ahead of Texas A&M.

3 weeks ago in Local, ZZZ App Top Stories

Crash closes lane on I-40 near Brevard Road

One of two eastbound lanes affected; motorists advised to use caution

3 weeks ago in Entertainment

A happy circumstance: Bob Ross paintings sell for more than $600K to help public TV stations

Three paintings from famously chill public television legend Bob Ross sold Tuesday for more than $600,000 at auction. The paintings were the first of 30 Ross works being sold to benefit public TV stations hurt by cuts in federal funding.

3 weeks ago in Entertainment, Music

Meghan Trainor says she ‘Still Don’t Care’ — because her new album and tour are about growth

In the decade following her debut album, Meghan Trainor has lived myriad lives — but the message of her bright, cheery pop music has remained the same: Stay true to who you are and ignore the haters. That spirit endures on her lead single, the jovial "Still Don't Care," the first tease of her forthcoming seventh full-length album, "Toy with Me," out April 24.