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Rain along the Gulf Coast could become the first named storm of the Atlantic hurricane season
A cluster of storms along the Gulf Coast could become the first named tropical storm of the 2026 Atlantic hurricane season, the National Hurricane Center said.
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France striker Kylian Mbappé scores his 13th World Cup goal, breaking a tie with Pelé
Kylian Mbappé scored his 13th World Cup goal on Tuesday, one more than Pelé, to move the France forward into a tie for the fourth most in tournament history.
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A homeowner’s guide to summer HVAC maintenance in Western North Carolina
MB HAYNES shares simple steps that can help your cooling system perform better during the hottest months of the year.
Best of Asheville voting opens for 2026 awards
Asheville-area residents can vote for local businesses, organizations and community leaders through July 1.
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Asheville committee backs 1-year pause on data centers as city weighs regulations
Proposal would temporarily halt approvals while staff study impacts on power, water, noise and zoning rules for emerging technology use
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Asheville mayor says Costco project is ‘back on track’ after meeting with company officials
Mayor Esther Manheimer says she recently met with Costco representatives and is encouraged that plans for a proposed Asheville-area store are moving forward after the project was withdrawn earlier this year
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Tropical system could bring heavy rain, strong winds to Asheville area
Forecasters say gusts could reach 45 mph in higher elevations as tropical remnants move through the Southeast
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Meet Jim Rider: The 99-year-old who volunteers every week at Mission Hospital
Rider, who still volunteers every Tuesday, has dedicated decades of service to patients and families at Asheville's Mission Hospital
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Jelly Roll files for divorce after 10-year marriage, citing irreconcilable differences
Country music star Jelly Roll has filed for divorce from his wife of 10 years, according to court filings. The complaint filed in Franklin, Tennessee, by the "Hard Fought Hallelujah" singer lists the reason for divorce as irreconcilable differences.
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‘Disclosure Day’ is Steven Spielberg doing what he does best
That is, sentimental sci-fi spectacle. The director's latest movie is a fantastic, heartfelt alien adventure. Read our review for more.
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Tom Holland appears to confirm he and Zendaya are married
Tom Holland has apparently confirmed that he and his longtime love Zendaya have already tied the knot. The actor may have ended months of speculation triggered by Zendaya's stylist Law Roach's claim in March that the couple had already held a wedding.
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Juneteenth in Asheville: City closures and celebrations
The city of Asheville has announced service closures and Juneteenth celebrations for this Friday, June 19.
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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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4 weeks ago in Features
A proposed additive ban could change New York’s pizza and bagels, some say for the better
After more than a decade of mixing and kneading dough in his family's Brooklyn pizzeria, Salvatore Lo Duca recently made a distressing discovery: A key component of their thin-crust pies, bromated flour, contained a suspected carcinogen already banned in much of the world.