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3 hours ago in Local, Outdoors
Buncombe County urges residents to avoid outdoor burning
Gusty winds and dry vegetation raise fire concerns as a cold front approaches Western North Carolina
4 hours ago in Community, Entertainment, Local, Music
Warren Haynes reveals star-studded Christmas Jam lineup
Greta Van Fleet, The War on Drugs and Gov't Mule are among the acts announced for the Dec. 12 show
4 hours ago in Local
Medical emergency suspected in fatal Asheville crash
Police identify the 74-year-old driver who died after his SUV overturned near McDowell Street and Doctors Drive
4 hours ago in Arts & Culture, Community, Entertainment, Local
Asheville performing arts center could open in 2035
City seeks financial partners for proposed 2,500-seat venue as concerns grow over parking and protecting The Block
5 hours ago in Business, Community, Local
Possible Asheville Helene recovery funding raises concerns
Board members question possible changes to funding for flood-damaged businesses still struggling two years after the storm
6 hours ago in Local, Politics
Asheville mayoral race: Where Manheimer and Roney stand
The mayoral candidates discuss private meetings, affordable housing, public safety and what they would change at City Hall
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13 minutes ago in Entertainment, Trending
Al Pacino to get lifetime achievement award from the Screen Actors Guild
Al Pacino has been named the next recipient of the SAG-AFTRA Life Achievement Award. The 86-year-old star of "Dog Day Afternoon," "Scent of a Woman" and a trilogy of "Godfather" films is the 62nd actor to receive the highest honor handed out by the Screen Actors Guild -American Federation of Television and Radio Artists.
4 hours ago in Community, Entertainment, Local, Music
Warren Haynes reveals star-studded Christmas Jam lineup
Greta Van Fleet, The War on Drugs and Gov't Mule are among the acts announced for the Dec. 12 show
4 hours ago in Arts & Culture, Community, Entertainment, Local
Asheville performing arts center could open in 2035
City seeks financial partners for proposed 2,500-seat venue as concerns grow over parking and protecting The Block
6 hours ago in Business, Education, Entertainment, Lifestyle
Windows 11 Pro: $15 lifetime license
Asheville and Western North Carolina readers planning a compatible PC upgrade can find Windows 11 Pro listed at $14.99, compared with the featured $199 price.
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13 minutes ago in Entertainment, Trending
Al Pacino to get lifetime achievement award from the Screen Actors Guild
Al Pacino has been named the next recipient of the SAG-AFTRA Life Achievement Award. The 86-year-old star of "Dog Day Afternoon," "Scent of a Woman" and a trilogy of "Godfather" films is the 62nd actor to receive the highest honor handed out by the Screen Actors Guild -American Federation of Television and Radio Artists.
14 minutes ago in Trending, World
Prince Harry and Meghan cheered as they make first joint appearances since returning to UK
Prince Harry and his wife Meghan appeared together in a trio of charity visits Thursday, their first joint public appearance since moving back to England, as they seek to rebuild their brand in Britain after walking away from royal duties six years ago.
2 days ago in Entertainment, Trending
Duane ‘Keffe D’ Davis gets 40 years to life in prison for orchestrating the murder of Tupac Shakur
An aging ex-gang leader was sentenced Tuesday to 40 years to life in prison for orchestrating the 1996 drive-by shooting of rap icon Tupac Shakur near the Las Vegas Strip.
Surgery confirms pope has lung cancer and he had the lower lobe of his right lung removed
Pope Leo XIV underwent surgery Tuesday that confirmed that he has lung cancer, and doctors removed the lower lobe of his right lung, the Vatican said. The tests confirmed a diagnosis of lung adenocarcinoma, the Vatican said in a medical bulletin after the surgery.