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Near-record warmth expected across the Asheville area

Isolated thunderstorms possible through weekend: temperatures near 80 possible next week

1 week ago

Throwing a St. Patrick’s Day party? Try these appetizer ideas

With St. Patrick's Day just over the rainbow, you may be preparing for a celebration or two. Here are a few treats and appetizers you can prepare for your lucky St. Patty's party guests.

1 week ago

‘André Is an Idiot’ filmmakers on their hilarious, creative colonoscopy doc – 828reviewsNOW

"André Is an Idiot" is a funny, inventive documentary about the necessity of colonoscopies and the life and death of the creative, eccentric André Ricciardi. Read our interview with the filmmakers.

Sherley Jean-Francois, 28, was reported missing Feb. 18. She was last contacted by relatives Feb. 3, according to the Asheville Police Department.

1 week ago

MISSING: Asheville police search for woman last seen in February

Authorities say 28-year-old Sherley Jean-Francois is known to frequent downtown and Tunnel Road areas

Asheville and Buncombe County residents now drop off their food waste at the North Asheville Community Center at 37 E Larchmont Road.

1 week ago

New food scrap drop-off site opens in North Asheville

City says composting program has diverted 1.5 million pounds of waste since 2022

2 weeks ago

High fire risk, near-record warmth expected in Asheville area

Officials urge residents to postpone open burning as surface fuels remain dry

The Fairview Volunteer Fire Department has added a new vehicle to support its search-and-rescue K9 operations, thanks to donations from a local support group and a nonprofit organization.

2 weeks ago

Fairview VFD adds SUV to support search-and-rescue K9 operations

Donated vehicle and specialized equipment will help safely transport Scout to emergency incidents

2 weeks ago

Multi-lane crash slows I-240 East traffic in Asheville

Wreck near Westgate Drive causes major morning traffic delays

2 weeks ago

Fork & Dagger: Mountain Madre a mouthwatering stop on Merrimon

Fluffy rice, barbacoa tacos and shrimp chowder make it impossible to stop at just one round

2 weeks ago

Body found during search for missing man in Buncombe County

Deputies discovered the deceased person near Elk Mountain Scenic Highway; identification pending

North Canton Fire Department

2 weeks ago

Vehicle fire closes portion of I-40 in Haywood County

Officials warn of heavy traffic impact east of Exit 27

2 weeks ago

Things to do in Asheville & WNC: March 6-8

Try on prom dresses, throw some color and check out a bunch of plants in Asheville this weekend. Find more activities in our guide.

2 weeks ago

Photo gallery: Mehfil filled with color, food and dance for Holi

Mehfil Indian Restaurant celebrated Holi, the Indian festival of color and springtime, this evening. Check out our photos for more.

Asheville Municipal Golf Course

2 weeks ago

Asheville Muni among nominees in 2026 Best of North Carolina Awards

Historic public course nominated alongside other local recreation and fitness businesses

2 weeks ago

Alleged 19-year-old fraud mastermind slammed with 25 more charges

Masieuh Dewayne Morgan, 19, has been arrested on 25 charges of fraud, including conspiracy and assault on a female, following 25 other counts earlier this year.

2 weeks ago

Asheville gas prices climb amid Middle East tensions

Lowest local pumps now at $2.48 as global oil market reacts to conflict in Strait of Hormuz

2 weeks ago

SoCon basketball tourney schedule, tickets and events in Asheville

Southern Conference championship week features games, fan events and free downtown trolley service

2 weeks ago

Asheville Regional Airport posts second-busiest year ever in 2025

AVL serves 2.24 million passengers despite Tropical Storm Helene impacts and terminal construction

National Weather Service

2 weeks ago

Springlike warmth settles over Asheville area

National Weather Service forecasts highs in the upper 70s, increasing wildfire risk and weekend rain chances

Vote here election sign

2 weeks ago

Nearly 55,000 votes cast in Buncombe County primary

Early voting accounts for majority of turnout as county begins post-election canvass process

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Ryan Coogler aware of potential Oscar history ahead but focused on ‘Sinners’ team before ceremony

Ryan Coogler understands what Sunday night could mean for Oscar history. He's just not dwelling on it. Instead, the Oscar-nominated filmmaker is looking forward to spending one more night with his "Sinners" collaborators who helped bring the film to life.

2 days ago in Entertainment, Music

Morrissey calls off concert in Spain after local festivities deprived him of sleep

British rock star Morrissey won't perform a concert in Valencia after festivities in the Spanish city kept him from getting a proper night's rest, the former frontman of The Smiths said Thursday.

2 days ago in National, Trending

US forecasts blizzard, polar vortex, heat dome and atmospheric river all at once

Days of downpours have begun in Hawaii. The Southwest will soon bake with day after day of record 100-degree-plus (38 Celsius-plus) heat. Two storms will dump snow by the foot over northern Great Lakes states. And the dreaded polar vortex will again invade the Midwest and East with soul-crushing Arctic chill. This forecast of extremes comes as weather whiplash has already hit much of the East.

3 days ago in Entertainment

Two long-lost episodes of ‘Doctor Who’ have been found. Fans will soon be able to watch them

Over six decades of "Doctor Who," the intergalactic adventurer's adversaries have included evil robots, rampaging Yeti — and the BBC, which erased many early episodes of the now-iconic sci-fi TV series. A film charity announced Friday that it has found two previously lost 1960s episodes among the possessions of a deceased collector.

4 days ago in Entertainment

Oscars preview: Producers tease ‘KPop Demon Hunters’ and ‘Sinners’ celebrations

The producers behind the 98th Academy Awards have set out to celebrate not just the hit song "Golden" from "KPop Demon Hunters", but the cultural phenomenon of the film itself. That logic is why the only other nominated song that will get a moment on the broadcast is "I Lied to You," from "Sinners," a blockbuster hit and the most-nominated film of all time.