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21 hours ago in Sports, Trending
Lindsey Vonn tells the AP she is not yet in position emotionally to decide if she will race again
Lindsey Vonn is still recovering physically and emotionally from her frightening crash at the Winter Olympics. For now, the tough decisions about the future can wait.
2 days 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.
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3 minutes ago in Business, Local, Native Advertising
French Broad Flooring brings custom solutions to Asheville homes
Veteran- and family-owned business offers hardwood, LVP, tile, carpet and professional installation
16 hours ago in Community, Education, Local
Bulldog Promise: Southwestern students guaranteed admission at UNC Asheville
The Bulldog Promise Program is an admissions initiative between Southwestern Community College and UNC Asheville designed to make obtaining a bachelor's degree more accessible for students in the Qualla Boundary and Jackson, Swain and Macon counties.
17 hours ago in Business, Local, Native Advertising
Asheville roofing company offers $0 payments for 90 days as it expands WNC services
John McClung Roofing points to decades of service, regional awards and outreach efforts alongside new financing promotion
‘Grass Routes’ kicks off season in Asheville
MLB Network docuseries highlights Asheville’s tourism appeal, downtown culture and Tourists baseball experience
19 hours ago in Crime & Safety, Local
Asheville firefighters rescue puppy locked inside car
Dog named Peter safely reunited with owner after trapping himself inside vehicle
20 hours ago in Housing, Local
Asheville OKs zoning change for 203-unit housing project
Coxe Avenue development would bring mixed-use building, retail and parking to downtown site
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21 hours ago in Entertainment
Milly Alcock’s ‘punk rock’ Supergirl takes flight as DC bets big on the Woman of Tomorrow
Not too long after James Gunn and Peter Safran stepped up to lead DC Studios into the future, they were riffing about Supergirl. The Tom King comic series, "Supergirl: World of Tomorrow" was one of the ideas they were especially excited about, and Gunn had a very specific image in his head.
1 day 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.
2 days 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.
2 days 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.
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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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7 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.
3 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.