4 days ago in Entertainment, Trending

Dolly Parton built a better world, with rhinestones and songs

There are few inalienable truths: Everyone was born, everyone will die, and everyone loved Dolly Parton. Larger-than-life at 5-foot-nothing, the country star, actor, philanthropist, entrepreneur and theme park enthusiast who died Tuesday, transcended celebrity in rhinestones and fringe.

4 days ago in Crime & Safety, Local

Asheville council votes 5-2 to terminate Flock camera contract

Nearly five-hour meeting included hours of debate and public criticism over surveillance technology

4 days ago in Community, Entertainment, Lifestyle, Music

Asheville honors Dolly Parton with local tributes, memorials

Fans gather at a West Asheville mural as wakes and community sing-alongs are planned across the region

4 days ago in Crime & Safety, Local

Buncombe County jail inmate dies after being found unresponsive in cell

33-year-old man had been awaiting trial on several charges, including first-degree murder

4 days ago in Local, Native Advertising

I-240 East closed in Asheville after crash near Exit 2

Drivers should avoid the area and expect delays while crews respond to the crash

4 days ago in Arts & Culture, Community, Lifestyle, Local, On The Town

NC Mountain State Fair returns in September 2026 with special ticket days

The NC Mountain State Fair, the annual Asheville area fair, will bring carnival rides, agriculture competitions and vendors to the WNC Agricultural Center from Sept. 11-20, 2026.

4 days ago in National

Pennsylvania reports first 2 measles deaths in the US this year, both people unvaccinated

Two unvaccinated Pennsylvania residents have died after being infected with measles, the first U.S. deaths this year related to the contagious virus. State health officials announced the deaths Tuesday. They did not reveal any details about the people who died, other than that they lived in Lancaster County, west of Philadelphia.

4 days ago in Arts & Culture, Community, Local, Music, Perspectives

Asheville remembers Dolly Parton: Beloved musician dies at 80

Dolly Parton, the widely-admired multi-hyphenate musician, has died at 80 years old. Asheville residents and visitors gathered at a West Asheville mural of the singer to commemorate her legacy.

4 days ago in Entertainment, Local, Music

Dolly Parton, music star, actor and beloved figure, has died

The country music legend built a career spanning decades, with hit songs, Hollywood roles and the Dollywood theme park

4 days ago in Entertainment, Trending

Dolly Parton, music star, actor and beloved figure who spanned generations has died at 80

Dolly Parton, the country music icon whose soaring vibrato vocals, poignant songwriting and sparkling costumes defined her rise from a log cabin in the Tennessee mountains to the height of stardom and acclaim, has died. She was 80 years old.

5 days ago in Local, On The Town

Riverside Cemetery will not be impacted by I-26 Connector construction, NCDOT says

As construction continues on the Interstate 26 Connector project along the French Broad River, Riverside Cemetery, a nearby historic graveyard, will not be impacted, according to the North Carolina Department of Transportation.

5 days ago in Crime & Safety, Local

NCSHP, BCSO respond in New Leicester Highway incident

NCSHP vehicle, car in ditch at Gilbert Road intersection

5 days ago in Local, Native Advertising, Outdoors

Will Asheville see Thursday’s lunar eclipse? Here’s the forecast

A nearly total-looking partial lunar eclipse arrives Thursday night as showers and thunderstorms threaten Western North Carolina skies

5 days ago in Sports

Angel Reese breaks WNBA record with 26 rebounds against Sparks, sets single-season record as well

Angel Reese rebounded her way into the record books not once, but twice in one night. Reese set a WNBA record with 26 rebounds in the Atlanta Dream's 78-71 win over the Los Angeles Sparks on Monday, pushing her past the season record in the same game.

5 days ago in Lifestyle, Trending

How to reset your child’s sleep schedule for back-to-school season

After a summer of vacations and late nights, it's time to set those back-to-school alarms. A good night's sleep helps students stay focused and attentive in class. Experts say it's worth easing kids back into a routine with the start of a new school year.

5 days ago in Entertainment, Music

Australia’s music industry bans AI-generated tracks from official charts

Australia's recorded music industry will bar tracks wholly generated by artificial intelligence from official charts as burgeoning generative technologies threaten artists' livelihoods, a representative said on Tuesday.

5 days ago in Sports

Serena Williams is back at the US Open, playing mixed doubles with Carlos Alcaraz

Serena Williams is back at the U.S. Open for her first match at the Grand Slam tournament since 2022, playing mixed doubles alongside defending men's singles champion Carlos Alcaraz.

5 days ago in Local, Music, Native Advertising

Back to band: Hendersonville music store offers $5 student instrument rental special

With WNC students back in class, Tempo Music Center is offering savings on band and orchestra rentals, repairs and guitar strings.

5 days ago in Crime & Safety, Local

Asheville City Council to vote on ending Flock camera contract

Council members differ over whether ending Flock should also mean ending ALPR use

5 days ago in Local, Outdoors

Asheville seeks volunteers for annual bike and pedestrian count, greenway survey

The city of Asheville is looking for volunteers to assist the Asheville Transportation Department with its annual bike and pedestrian counts and greenway survey, vital components of grant applications and city planning.