Lifestyle
22 hours ago
Asheville Film Festival announces lineup for second annual short film showcase
The second annual Asheville Film Festival will bring over 60 short films from all over the world to the Asheville Masonic Temple this August.
1 day ago
People have been fermenting food for millennia. Here’s why more people are focused on gut health now
More people are focusing on their gut health, as fibermaxxing goes mainstream, colorectal cancer rises among young adults and personalized gut microbiome treatments become increasingly popular.
1 day ago
What injured athletes can teach us about recovery and resilience
Serious injuries and medical conditions disrupt people's daily routines and can impact their confidence and sense of identity. Elite athletes know the challenges from an injury that sidelines them from their sport, requires physical rehabilitation and leaves their ability to return to competition in doubt.
6 days ago
Terpsicorps returns to Asheville with MANNA FoodBank partnership
The Terpsicorps Theatre of Dance, a local arts nonprofit, will soon stage its 2026 show, "AscenDANCE," bringing dancers from all over the world to Asheville for a season co-benefiting MANNA FoodBank.
7 days ago
Best movies of 2026 so far: Our top 10 and honorable mentions
The year is already halfway over, which means there has never been a better time to check out the 2026 movies you may have missed. Read our list of the 10 best flicks of 2026... so far.
1 week ago
Why losing weight isn’t just about counting calories — and what to do about it
Fad diets come and go, but the underlying message almost always follows a simple equation. If you consume fewer calories than you burn, the weight will melt away. In principle, it's true. And counting calories can be a useful tool for managing weight. But it only works if you know what numbers you're counting.
1 week ago
Is the French Broad River safe to swim this summer? MountainTrue weighs in
The French Broad River is a popular summer recreation spot. After Tropical Storm Helene, is it safe to swim? MountainTrue leaders give their answers.
2 weeks ago
Museum of the Cherokee People shares Cherokee perspective on Fourth of July
As America 250 approaches, the Museum of the Cherokee People has prepared several ways for the community to consider the Fourth of July from a nuanced historical perspective.
2 weeks ago
Nutrition apps can help build healthy habits. For some users, their gaming features carry risks
Green means go, red means stop. Trophies or confetti come with good performance, and people who fall behind get nudged to do better. Those brightly colored engagement tactics long ago jumped from smartphone games to everything from online shopping to sports betting and classrooms. So it should come as no surprise that many nutrition-tracking apps like MyFitnessPal and Noom also use gaming features to keep users coming back.
2 weeks ago
How to talk about money with your kids
At the grocery store, Jamie Corum sets a two-minute timer for her 10-year-old daughter to look around. Then she resets it to 10 minutes so her daughter can choose one thing to buy, making sure she considers her budget and how much tax she'll have to pay.
2 weeks ago
Scratching that bug bite might feel good at first but science explains why it’s a bad idea
You've likely heard it since childhood: Don't scratch that bug bite or rash, you'll make it worse. But why would something that feels so good be bad?
3 weeks ago
French Broad River access point reopens for public use near Mills River
Henderson County has regained a recreational river spot, now open for public use at the former site of Lazy Otter Outfitters.
3 weeks ago
Asheville officials warn charity bike ride could impact Friday traffic
Carolina Brotherhood, a nonprofit organization that offers financial and emotional support to the families of killed or wounded North Carolina and South Carolina emergency responders, will pass through Buncombe County tomorrow on their annual charity bike ride.
3 weeks ago
When a rip current sucks you out to sea, try not to panic
To someone who is getting sucked out to sea by a rip current, "Don't panic!" may be difficult to heed, even if that's exactly what you should do. But lifeguards say to not only relax but flip over and float out of the danger.
3 weeks ago
Temporary skating rink to be built in downtown Asheville for $682,000
During the Asheville City Council meeting tonight, a temporary skating rink was approved for construction in a $682,157 contract with B. Allen Construction, Inc. The temporary rink will be built on Asheland Avenue in downtown Asheville.
3 weeks ago
$75 caviar-topped tots. A day’s pay worth of beer. Here’s the World Cup menu — and prices
World Cup tickets are expensive. Flights to North America are expensive. Hotel rooms in many places are expensive. Then there's the price of beer.
4 weeks ago
‘Footloose’ at Flat Rock Playhouse can boogie
You better cut loose, "Footloose," and head down to Flat Rock Playhouse, home of the dance-heavy musical from June 12–July 5. Read our review for more.
4 weeks ago
‘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
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
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.
