4 weeks ago in Sports

US Open off to a slow and foggy start at Shinnecock Hills

For all the concern at the U.S. Open about wind and Shinnecock Hills drying out, another weather issue popped up Thursday morning. Thirty minutes after it began, play was stopped by fog.

4 weeks ago in Entertainment

Sabrina Carpenter gets 5-year restraining order against man who kept trying to enter her home

A man who tried to get into pop star Sabrina Carpenter 's home more than a dozen times was ordered by a judge Wednesday to stay away from her for five years.

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

Arthur’s remnants could trigger storms, heavy rain across Asheville area

Emergency officials say widespread outages are not expected, but residents should remain weather aware

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

Man charged with attempted murder after I-40 road-rage shooting

Authorities say the suspect was arrested on Tunnel Road after a June 10 shooting near Patton Cove Road in Asheville

4 weeks ago in Entertainment, Local

Things to do in Asheville and WNC: June 19-21

The weekend lineup includes Juneteenth-related music in Pack Square Park, Father’s Day outings, mountain festivals, art markets and events in Asheville, Boone, Waynesville, Brevard and Sylva.

4 weeks ago in Community, Education, Lifestyle, Local, ZZZ App Top Stories

‘It’s tough’: Local nonprofit reports countywide spike in youth need after Helene

Following Tropical Storm Helene and regional youth programming budget cuts, KL Training Solutions, a local youth enrichment nonprofit, has reported a massive increase in need among young people in Buncombe County.

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

Wall Street staircase artist breaks down the steps behind the new mural

Dayna Walton, a Canton-based printmaker and muralist, is in the process of reimagining the Wall Street Steps, a staircase connecting Wall Street to Battery Park Lane in downtown Asheville. In our interview, Walton explained the steps behind painting the stairs.

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

Family seeks answers after missing Asheville woman found dead

Rachael Tuck death investigation continues after body found in vacant unit at Pisgah View Apartments

4 weeks ago in HVAC System & Maintenance Expert, Local, Native Advertising

A homeowner’s guide to summer HVAC maintenance in Western North Carolina

MB HAYNES shares simple steps that can help your cooling system perform better during the hottest months of the year.

4 weeks ago in Business, Local

Best of Asheville voting opens for 2026 awards

Asheville-area residents can vote for local businesses, organizations and community leaders through July 1.

4 weeks ago in Local, ZZZ App Top Stories

Asheville committee backs 1-year pause on data centers as city weighs regulations

Proposal would temporarily halt approvals while staff study impacts on power, water, noise and zoning rules for emerging technology use

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

Asheville mayor says Costco project is ‘back on track’ after meeting with company officials

Mayor Esther Manheimer says she recently met with Costco representatives and is encouraged that plans for a proposed Asheville-area store are moving forward after the project was withdrawn earlier this year

4 weeks ago in Sports

Tale of the ticker tape: The quirky history behind the Knicks’ first NYC parade

New York Knicks fans have waited forever for this. Thursday's ticker-tape parade for the new NBA champions will be a first. When the team won the title before, in 1970 and '73, they weren't honored with New York's signature procession.

4 weeks ago in Sports

Argentina is defending its World Cup title, and its fans are more obsessed than ever

As reigning champions Argentina returned to the World Cup stage Tuesday, there was no drive too long and no ticket too pricey for its most fervent fans.

4 weeks ago in National

A look at presidential libraries as the Obama Presidential Center opens to the public this week

Whenever historian Geoffrey Ward visits the Franklin D. Roosevelt Presidential Library and Museum to do research, he finds himself caught up in the spirit of FDR himself, the sense of landed contentment and cheerful disarray that helped define his public image.

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

Tropical system could bring heavy rain, strong winds to Asheville area

Forecasters say gusts could reach 45 mph in higher elevations as tropical remnants move through the Southeast

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

Meet Jim Rider: The 99-year-old who volunteers every week at Mission Hospital

Rider, who still volunteers every Tuesday, has dedicated decades of service to patients and families at Asheville's Mission Hospital

4 weeks ago in Local, ZZZ App Top Stories

Buncombe County OKs landslide mitigation contract, advances $70M in bond proposals

Fairview recovery efforts, affordable housing funding and open space preservation were among key actions taken by commissioners Tuesday

4 weeks ago in Lifestyle

Why eat junk on a camping trip? Tips and recipes for nutritious food on the trail

Few things feel better than a long hike in the woods, exhausting yourself as you soak in the fresh air and tranquility. Then, back to camp, where you chip away at those health benefits with packaged hot dogs slapped into a white-bread bun with a slice of plasticky processed cheese food.

4 weeks ago in National, Trending

Rain along the Gulf Coast could become the first named storm of the Atlantic hurricane season

A cluster of storms along the Gulf Coast could become the first named tropical storm of the 2026 Atlantic hurricane season, the National Hurricane Center said.