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19 hours ago in Arts & Culture, Asheville History, Community, Lifestyle, Local

Museum of the Cherokee People shares Cherokee perspective on Fourth of July

Circular sign reading 'You are on Cherokee land' with two carved mask illustrations on each side of the sign central emblem.

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 days ago in Lifestyle

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 days ago in Lifestyle

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.

3 days ago in Lifestyle

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?

5 days ago in Community, Lifestyle, Local, On The Town, Outdoors

French Broad River access point reopens for public use near Mills River

Sign reading 'LAZY OTTER RIVER ACCESS' announcing it is now open to the public, with blue sky and trees in the background.

Henderson County has regained a recreational river spot, now open for public use at the former site of Lazy Otter Outfitters.

7 days ago in Community, Crime & Safety, Lifestyle, Local

Asheville officials warn charity bike ride could impact Friday traffic

Front of Asheville Fire & Rescue station with an American flag on a flagpole and a bright sun flare over the roof

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.

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3 hours ago in National

The Onion’s new parody of Alex Jones’ Infowars starts with $100,000 to Sandy Hook families

The satirical news site The Onion isn't waiting to take possession of Infowars to launch a parody of Alex Jones ' conspiracy platform. More than a year after first trying to buy Infowars, The Onion on Thursday will debut a send-up under its own website with plans to give some of the revenue to families of the victims in the Sandy Hook Elementary School shooting.

3 hours ago in National

US employers pull back on hiring in June amid elevated inflation, global turmoil

U.S. employers slowed hiring last month and added only 57,000 jobs, less than half the previous month's total and a sign companies still have a cautious economic outlook.

1 day ago in National, Trending

Americans step out for their nation’s 250th in a proud moment sown with division and doubt

One of the stars of the American firmament once advised citizens of all stripes how to express their love of country. Mark Twain's long-ago words capture how Americans are stepping out this week to wish their nation a happy milestone birthday.

2 days ago in National

Forecasters cite ‘dangerous’ conditions as heat scorches Midwest while on its way to the East

Nature's oven was on high Tuesday for millions of people in the Midwest and Great Lakes states as intense heat and humidity baked the regions with no immediate relief before the misery shifts to the eastern U.S.

2 days ago in National, Trending

Supreme Court upholds birthright citizenship, rejecting Trump’s proposed limits

A divided Supreme Court on Tuesday upheld a broad conception of birthright citizenship, rejecting President Donald Trump's executive order declaring that children born to people who are in the United States illegally or temporarily are not American citizens.

6 days ago in National

Utah restricts fireworks, declares state of emergency as largest US wildfire grows

Utah restricted fireworks and declared a state of emergency Friday ahead of July Fourth celebrations as the United States' largest wildfire mushroomed in size.

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3 hours ago in Sports

Taylor Fritz wins match and style points at Wimbledon. De Minaur also advances

A well-dressed Taylor Fritz impressed again at Wimbledon on Thursday, beating compatriot Patrick Kypson 6-2, 6-2, 7-5 to reach the third round as Princess Kate visited the All England Club.

3 hours ago in Sports, Trending

U.S. beats Bosnia-Herzegovina 2-0 to advance to round of 16 and keep its World Cup dreams alive

Malik Tillman stepped up for a free kick with a bloody sock and a new right boot after being stepped on by an opponent as the United States scrambled to protect a one-goal lead, down a man in a World Cup knockout round.

1 day ago in Local, Sports

Biltmore Championship Asheville launches grant program for nonprofits

Tournament organizers say funding will support sustainability and cultural projects across Buncombe County

2 days ago in Sports

Haaland scores deciding goal as Norway wins its 1st World Cup knockout game, beating Ivory Coast 2-1

Erling Haaland scored the deciding goal in the 86th minute and Norway won a knockout game at the World Cup for the first time, advancing to the round of 16 with a 2-1 victory over Ivory Coast on Tuesday.

2 days ago in Sports

Serena Williams begins Wimbledon comeback on Centre Court in her return to singles

Serena Williams is back on Wimbledon's Centre Court for her first singles match in nearly four years. The 44-year-old Williams was given a standing ovation Tuesday as she walked onto the grass court where she won seven of her 23 Grand Slam singles titles.

2 days ago in Sports

LeBron hits free agency: James not returning to Lakers, plans to play 24th season elsewhere

LeBron James is leaving the Los Angeles Lakers, which means another decision awaits. A mere 16 years after his first famed "decision" — the one that saw him leave Cleveland for Miami — James is getting ready to change uniforms once again.

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52 minutes ago in Crime & Safety, Local

Swannanoa death reclassified as homicide; BCSO seeks silver Nissan Rogue in case

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A silver Nissan Rogue is sought by Buncombe County sheriff’s detectives in connection with a Swannanoa death now being investigated as a homicide. (Courtesy BCSO)

Investigators say autopsy findings are not consistent with a vehicle-versus-pedestrian crash

1 hour ago in Local, Native Advertising

Asheville heat alert: Where to cool off this Fourth of July weekend

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From Sliding Rock and the French Broad River to Asheville Mall and movie theaters, here’s where to escape dangerous heat across Western North Carolina

2 hours ago in Food & Drink, Local

Fork & Dagger: Bouchon brings authentic French dining to East Asheville

A cozy cottage setting, classic French flavors and excellent service make this Haw Creek restaurant worth the trip

2 hours ago in Local

New NC law throws Buncombe County property taxes into uncertainty

Commissioners must decide whether to use older property values or revise the county's tax rate following new legislation

5 hours ago in Entertainment, Local

Things to do in Asheville and WNC: July 3-5

Fireworks over a calm lake at dusk, reflected in the water, while three people sit on a wooden dock watching.

Independence Day weekend events across Asheville and Western North Carolina include live music, art walks, family activities, outdoor outings and a regional guide to fireworks, parades and July 4 celebrations.

5 hours ago in Local, Outdoors

Ecusta Trail to close at White Pine Drive for monthlong U.S. 64 construction project

NCDOT says the rest of the trail will remain open, but users won't be able to travel its full length during construction

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