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21 hours ago in Lifestyle, Trending
Stir well, slap lightly. Tips for making a mint julep worthy of the Kentucky Derby
Horses are poised, bets are on, hats are at the ready and the bourbon is standing by, ready to be poured into thousands of mint julep cocktails. It must be Kentucky Derby weekend.
3 days ago in Sports, Trending
Marathon milestone shattered: Sabastian Sawe breaks the fabled 2-hour barrier by 30 seconds
A pair of African distance runners took down what was once among the most unthinkable records in sports on Sunday, shattering the long-unapproachable two-hour barrier in the 26.2-mile (42.2-kilometer) marathon.
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40 minutes ago in Entertainment, Local
Things to do in Asheville and WNC: May 1–3
Looking for events in the Asheville area this weekend? From a free music festival in Asheville to spring gatherings and family outings -- there's plenty to celebrate during the first weekend of May across the 828.
15 hours ago in Community, Food & Drink, Lifestyle, Local, On The Town
3 Asheville breweries score medals in international beer competition
The World Beer Cup, a prestigious beer competition between brewers from all over the globe, held its 2026 ceremony on Wednesday, April 22. Three Asheville competitors claimed medals, including Wicked Weed Brewing, Diatribe Brewing Company and Hi-Wire Brewing Company.
17 hours ago in Arts & Culture, Community, Entertainment, Lifestyle, Local, Music, On The Town
New music venue Hellbender unveils logo, Geese, LCD Soundsystem shows
Hellbender by the Orange Peel, an outdoor venue opening this July along the Swannanoa River, has unveiled its new logo, designed by local tattoo artist Danny Reed of Hot Stuff Tattoo.
19 hours ago in Community, Lifestyle, Local, On The Town, Outdoors
Pisgah Area SORBA is protecting WNC trails, one volunteer at a time
After Tropical Storm Helene, many Western North Carolina hiking and biking trails were destroyed, suffering from flooding, felled trees and other damages. They may have stayed that way without Pisgah Area SORBA and its mighty team of volunteers.
21 hours ago in Crime & Safety, Local
Asheville man charged after record fentanyl seizure
Police say Tip411 tip helped uncover large-scale drug operation
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At YWCA Asheville, empowerment starts with connection
Classes, conversations and community support help women and families move forward
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Things to do in Asheville and WNC: May 1–3
Looking for events in the Asheville area this weekend? From a free music festival in Asheville to spring gatherings and family outings -- there's plenty to celebrate during the first weekend of May across the 828.
15 hours ago in Entertainment
Josh O’Connor usually hates watching his movies for the first time. ‘Disclosure Day’ was different
Josh O'Connor heard a quote once that said that Steven Spielberg was like "the director of every child's imagination." The British actor may not have grown up in a moviegoing family, but he was still very aware the Spielberg thing as a '90s kid. It's just in our psyche, O'Connor told The Associated Press in a recent interview.
15 hours ago in Entertainment
Rachel Zegler to take her ‘Evita’ to Broadway in spring 2027
Fresh off her triumphant turn in London as Eva Perón, Rachel Zegler is taking her Argentine first lady to Broadway.
17 hours ago in Arts & Culture, Community, Entertainment, Lifestyle, Local, Music, On The Town
New music venue Hellbender unveils logo, Geese, LCD Soundsystem shows
Hellbender by the Orange Peel, an outdoor venue opening this July along the Swannanoa River, has unveiled its new logo, designed by local tattoo artist Danny Reed of Hot Stuff Tattoo.
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Dog Day Afternoon, presented by SanStone Health & Rehabilitation
Bring your dogs for our FREE event at Lake Julian Park on Saturday 5/9! Learn how you could win $1,000 with the Dog Day Afternoon Pawsport!
Teacher of the Month – February 2026
Congrats to Sarah Rivenbark at Avery’s Creek Elementary School in Arden, our M.B. Haynes Teacher of the Month! The Morning…
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6 days ago in Features
Man who helped fellow runner across Boston Marathon finish line says it was natural instinct to help
One of two men who helped carry a fellow runner across the finish line of the Boston Marathon said he had been struggling earlier himself but drew strength from the supportive crowd.
2 weeks 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.