2 weeks ago in Sports

White Sox pounce early, finish sweep of Astros for first playoff series win since 2005

From 100 losses to their first playoff series win in two decades, these scrappy Chicago White Sox just keep outdoing themselves. The White Sox used a big...

2 weeks ago in Sports

Derrick Henry says the Titans did little to keep him when he left in free agency for Baltimore

Derrick Henry is preparing to face the Tennessee Titans for the first time as an opponent. He says his old team did not do much to try to keep him when he left...

2 weeks ago in Sports

Sean McVay says NFL agrees officials erred on pass interference that swung Rams’ loss to Broncos

Rams coach Sean McVay said the NFL told him officials erred in calling a late pass-interference penalty that swung Los Angeles' loss at Denver...

2 weeks ago in Sports

Indiana Fever and Caitlin Clark can’t escape the spotlight, on the court or off

Since the arrival of Caitlin Clark three years ago, everything that happens on and off the court involving Indiana gets magnified and...

2 weeks ago in Local, Outdoors

Helene 2 years later: How WNC is preparing for the next disaster

From flood-warning sirens and landslide mapping to backup power and stronger infrastructure, lessons from Helene are changing how Western North Carolina prepares

2 weeks ago in Builders Association of the Blue Ridge Mountains, Native Advertising

WNC Parade of Homes 2026: 5 Asheville Home Design Trends

Presented by Warmstead, the 45th annual WNC Parade of Homes offers free, self-guided tours of new and remodeled homes and communities Oct. 17-18 and Oct. 24-25 across Asheville and Western North Carolina.

2 weeks ago in Local, Outdoors

Weekend rain headed for Asheville, Western North Carolina

Widespread rain is expected Saturday and Sunday before cooler, drier weather arrives early next week

2 weeks ago in Entertainment, Local, Music, Native Advertising

October concert calendar: Live music in Asheville and WNC this month

From Beck and Gillian Welch and David Rawlings to Sylvan Esso, Bright Eyes, Thundercat, The Orange Peel’s Halloween weekend lineup and local artists across Western North Carolina, October brings live music to stages throughout the region.

2 weeks ago in Entertainment, Local, Native Advertising

Things to do in Asheville and WNC: Oct. 2-4 events

Bascom Lamar Lunsford Mountain Music Festival, Oktoberfest, Asheville Grass Open, Mars Hill First Friday, Sylvan Esso, theater and fall events are among the weekend options across WNC.

2 weeks ago in Community, Housing, Local

Asheville housing voucher changes could raise costs for some families

HACA says it used a 150% payment standard without required HUD approval; affected households move to a lower rate Oct. 1

2 weeks ago in National, Trending

Wall Street closes in on a winning September following an encouraging update on inflation

Some of the pressure that's ballooned in the bond market is easing on Wednesday after a report said inflation across the United States wasn't as bad...

2 weeks ago in Trending, World

A pilot on a flight carrying Israelis stabbed another and apparently tried to crash, Netanyahu says

A pilot on a flight from the United Arab Emirates to Israel stabbed another pilot Wednesday and then apparently tried to crash the jetliner carrying...

2 weeks ago in Lifestyle, Sports

Ex-NFL star Antonio Brown appears in Miami court but judge delays hearing on expected plea deal

Former NFL star wide receiver Antonio Brown's court hearing where he was expected to accept a plea deal and avoid prison time in...

2 weeks ago in Olympics, Sports

How a bill intended to rein in NIL and ‘protect’ college sports could also save the US Olympic team

The bill that passed the Senate this week is called the Protect College Sports Act. If it becomes a law, one of the most important outcomes could be...

2 weeks ago in National, World

US removes Syria from arms export ban as Trump administration draws closer to new Syrian government

The Trump administration is removing Syria from a list of countries that are not allowed to purchase or import U.S. weaponry, a step that is part...

2 weeks ago in Entertainment, World

China grants a singer a rare exemption over censorship after an unapproved tribute song

Authorities in the southwestern Chinese city of Chengdu granted a rare exemption to a singer on Tuesday after she added an unapproved song to her set list at a weekend concert, drawing...

2 weeks ago in Entertainment, Lifestyle

Hulk star Lou Ferrigno fulfills childhood dream meeting with Pope Leo XIV

Lou Ferrigno, who starred as the Marvel character during its 1977–1982 U.S. television run, met with the American pope and chatted briefly with...

2 weeks ago in Entertainment, Lifestyle

Woman accused of shooting at Rihanna’s home is mentally fit for trial, judge says

A woman accused of spraying bullets at Rihanna and A$AP Rocky's home, hitting a trailer the celebrity couple was inside and a nursery their kids were in, was found...

2 weeks ago in Local

Helene 2 years later: The numbers behind WNC’s recovery

Nearly $60 billion in damage, thousands of damaged roads and homes, and years of rebuilding ahead

2 weeks ago in Community, Local

Tourism board awards $11.2M to 10 projects across Buncombe County

Tourism tax dollars will support projects in the River Arts District, Black Mountain, Biltmore Village, downtown Asheville and at Asheville Regional Airport