3 days ago in Local, Sports, ZZZ App Top Stories

Asheville Tourists rename ballpark HomeTrust Park

Rebranding begins immediately across stadium and team platforms

3 days ago in National

Swalwell exits California governor’s race after assault allegations as rivals seek his supporters

Democratic Rep. Eric Swalwell's abrupt exit from the race for California governor left his rivals scrambling to lock down his former supporters in a crowded contest with no clear leader, injecting more turmoil into the campaign to lead the nation's most populous state.

3 days ago in Sports, Trending

Rory McIlroy goes back-to-back at the Masters to join Jack Nicklaus, Nick Faldo and Tiger Woods

Rory McIlroy is the Masters champion again, this time without falling to his knees on the 18th green and sobbing over finally achieving his lifelong dream.

3 days ago in Sports

NBA play-in games are set: Heat-Hornets, Magic-76ers, Suns-Blazers, Clippers-Warriors

The play-in tournament field is set, and just like that the postseason has arrived in the NBA. First up: an elimination game in Charlotte. The ninth-place Hornets will take on the 10th-place Miami Heat on Tuesday night (7:30 p.m. Eastern) in a win-or-go-home game to open the play-in tournament.

3 days ago in Music, Lifestyle

It’s music festival season. How to stay safe and healthy while enjoying the show

Music festival season has arrived: a time to gather outside with friends, listening to tunes, dancing, and maybe even getting the chance to rub shoulders with musicians you love.

3 days ago in Entertainment, Trending

Britney Spears enters substance abuse treatment facility weeks after her arrest on suspicion of DUI

Britney Spears has entered a substance abuse treatment facility just over a month after she was arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence of alcohol and drugs.

3 days ago in Sports

Ovechkin response to fans’ request for 1 more year: ‘I’ll think about it’

If this was indeed the final home game of Alex Ovechkin's sensational NHL career, the Washington Capitals star collected enough memories to take him deep into retirement. From the opening faceoff to the celebratory post-game skate in which he waved gratefully to the adoring fans, Ovechkin enjoyed one heck of a day. Best of all, the Capitals won Sunday to remain in the playoff hunt.

3 days ago in Features, Trending

Happy 69th birthday to Fatou, the world’s oldest gorilla living in captivity

Fatou, the world's oldest gorilla living in captivity, celebrated her 69th birthday with a feast Monday, munching on cherry tomatoes, beets, leeks and lettuce at the Berlin Zoo.

3 days ago in Crime & Safety, Local, ZZZ App Top Stories

Beneath the Blue Ridge: Revisiting Asheville’s Virginia Olson cold case

More than 50 years after her killing, the case of Virginia "Ginger" Olson remains one of Asheville’s enduring mysteries. This series revisits what is known and what still isn’t.

3 days ago in Arts & Culture, Entertainment, Lifestyle, Local, Native Advertising, Perspectives, ZZZ App Top Stories

New movies to see, stream or skip in April 2026

Looking for a movie to see in Asheville this April? Learn what to see, stream or skip with our reviews of a cult horror reboot, a fresh spin on "Hamlet," a documentary of epic length and a niche new vampire flick.

5 days ago in Asheville History, Local, Native Advertising, ZZZ App Top Stories

Tombstone Tales: War of 1812 Veteran Buried in Haywood County

Elijah Deaver, a War of 1812 officer and early settler, gave Bethel a resting place that still serves the community today.

5 days ago in Arts & Culture, Community, Lifestyle, Local, On The Town, Outdoors, ZZZ App Top Stories

The Haunted Farm to scare up tourism with ‘Halfway to Halloween’ event

For one weekend this May, The Haunted Farm will host a new horror experience, "Halfway to Halloween," hoping to draw in curious springtime crowds with creepy, crawly thrills.

6 days ago in Local, ZZZ App Top Stories

ART adjusts routes amid I-26 ramp closures

Bus stop at Hill Street and Riverside Drive to be discontinued

6 days ago in Local, Native Advertising, ZZZ App Top Stories

Early-season heat wave to build across Asheville area

Temperatures could approach 90 degrees as dry conditions raise fire concerns

6 days ago in Local, Native Advertising, ZZZ App Top Stories

Long commutes drive toll lane discussion for I-40 expansion

Express lanes proposed as answer to congestion west of Asheville

6 days ago in Business, Local, Native Advertising, ZZZ App Top Stories

Window World of Asheville builds reputation on service, affordability

Company points to repeat customers and broad product offerings as keys to success

6 days ago in Local, Native Advertising, ZZZ App Top Stories

I-26 Connector ramp closures set to begin April 16

Closures at Riverside Drive, Hill Street and Patton Avenue ramps aim to advance ongoing construction work

6 days ago in Entertainment

Gene Simmons of Kiss visits Detroit Rock City to open new restaurant location

Gene Simmons visited Detroit Rock City on Thursday to celebrate the grand opening of a restaurant co-founded by him and his Kiss bandmate, Paul Stanley.

6 days ago in National

Soaring gas prices leads to biggest monthly inflation spike in four years in March

The largest monthly jump in gas prices in six decades caused a sharp spike in inflation in March, creating major challenges for the inflation-fighters at the Federal Reserve and heightening the political challenges of rising costs for the White House.

6 days ago in Sports

Pittsburgh Penguins clinch a playoff spot, ending their 3-year drought

For the first time in four years, it will soon be a great day for playoff hockey in Pittsburgh. The Penguins clinched a playoff spot Thursday night by beating New Jersey, ending their postseason drought that lasted three seasons.