4 weeks ago in Sports

Well, it was fun while it lasted. No perfect men’s March Madness brackets left after Tennessee win

Well, that's that. No perfect NCAA Tournament brackets remained among the millions of entries in the ESPN bracket challenge and in the contests tracked on the NCAA's official website.

4 weeks ago in Lifestyle

As demand for GLP-1 pills and shots surges, healthy habits are still key

Whether they're using weekly shots or daily pills, more Americans than ever are turning to anti-obesity drugs to lose weight and boost health. About 1 in 8 U.S. adults say they are taking a GLP-1 drug, according to a recent survey by the health research group KFF.

4 weeks ago in Sports, Trending

Defending champion Florida eliminated from March Madness by tougher, more physical Iowa team

A dominant frontcourt helped Florida earn another No. 1 seed and positioned the defending national champion Gators for a chance at a repeat. They ran into a more physical team.

4 weeks ago in Entertainment, Music, Trending

Everything you need to know about ‘BTS: The Return,’ the new Netflix documentary

All seven members log onto a livestream, broadcast from a beach. A few years ago, it was a common image. But after the K-pop boy band BTS pressed pause on their full-band duties for nearly four years, it was revelatory.

4 weeks ago in National

Federal immigration agents seen at Atlanta airport after Trump order amid during partial shutdown

Federal immigration officers have been seen at an airport in Atlanta after President Donald Trump said he'd deploy agents to supplement the Transportation Security Administration during a government shutdown that has caused long lines at security checkpoints across the country.

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

Dry, windy conditions raise risk of wildfires in Asheville area

Outdoor burning discouraged as cold front brings dry air to the region

4 weeks ago in Local, Outdoors, ZZZ App Top Stories

Henderson County orchard blooms with Tulip Blossom Days

Stepp’s Hillcrest Orchard opens u-pick tulip fields as spring arrives; other Asheville-area spots offer seasonal color

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

Asheville City to face One Knoxville in Open Cup showdown

Match at Greenwood Field carries chance to reach Round of 32

4 weeks ago in Business, Local, People at Work, ZZZ App Top Stories

People at Work: Asheville cake maker says the joy is in the decorating

Shana McDowell says she never planned a baking career, but 17 years later her shop produces hundreds of cakes every month

4 weeks ago in Asheville History, Local, Native Advertising, ZZZ App Top Stories

Strangeville: The haunting of Mitchell County’s old courthouse

Workers and officials in Bakersville’s 1907 courthouse reported footsteps, slamming doors and even a mysterious voice during court.

4 weeks ago in Asheville History, Local, Native Advertising, ZZZ App Top Stories

Tombstone Tales: Charlie Silver’s grave and the enduring mystery of Frankie Silver

In the Kona community near Bakersville, a quiet cemetery holds the resting place of the young man at the center of one of North Carolina’s most debated 19th-century tragedies.

4 weeks ago in Local, Outdoors, ZZZ App Top Stories

Hikes of WNC: Wildflowers light up trails across Asheville area

From Craggy Gardens to Graveyard Fields, hikers can find vibrant blooms at varying elevations. Check out our list of wildflower hiking trails.

4 weeks ago in Arts & Culture, Community, Lifestyle, Local, On The Town, ZZZ App Top Stories

Asheville Fringe Fest spotlight: ‘Thea-ATE-a Monstrousos’ is a puppet palooza

The 24th Asheville Fringe Arts Festival commences this week, bringing dozens of artists from all kinds of disciplines to town for a celebration of the weird, wonderful and out-of-the-box. Meet a few of the artists in our show spotlights.

4 weeks ago in Arts & Culture, Community, Lifestyle, Local, On The Town, Perspectives, ZZZ App Top Stories

Asheville Fringe Fest spotlight: ‘Mexican Scum’ is espectacular political satire

The 24th Asheville Fringe Arts Festival commences this week, bringing dozens of artists from all kinds of disciplines to town for a celebration of the weird, wonderful and out-of-the-box. Meet a few of the artists in our show spotlights.

4 weeks ago in Entertainment, Lifestyle

Sylvester Stallone, Jean-Claude Van Damme and more react to the death of Chuck Norris

The death of Chuck Norris has triggered an outpouring of memorials from fellow Hollywood tough guys and fans. The martial arts grandmaster and...

4 weeks ago in National

Stocks sink on fears the war with Iran will keep interest rates high

Stocks are sinking Friday as hopes wither on Wall Street for a possible cut to interest rates by the Federal Reserve this year because of the...

4 weeks ago in Entertainment, Lifestyle

FCC approves merger of local television owners Nexstar and Tegna as two lawsuits seek to block it

The Federal Communications Commission on Thursday said it had approved the merger of local television giants Nexstar Media Group and rival Tegna, the same day that...

4 weeks ago in Entertainment, Lifestyle

CBS News shutters its storied radio news service after nearly a century, ending an era

CBS News said Friday it will shut down its storied radio news service after nearly 100 years of operation, ending an era and blaming challenging economic times as the...

4 weeks ago in National, Trending

The Latest: US deploys thousands more troops to the war as Iran threatens world tourism sites

The U.S. military is deploying three more warships and roughly 2,500 more marines to the Middle East, where there's no end to the war in sight despite...

4 weeks ago in Health & Wellness, Local, ZZZ App Top Stories

‘Symbol of rebirth’: MANNA opens new freezer after Helene

Food bank expands cold storage by 233% as monthly food assistance visits top 200,000