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13 hours ago in Local, Native Advertising
I-26 eastbound closed after serious crash in Buncombe County
Emergency crews responded to a reported three-vehicle crash near the Blue Ridge Parkway
13 hours ago in Business, Crime & Safety, Local
Fire reported at Asheville’s vacant Mountaineer Inn
A witness called 911 after smoke was spotted at the vacant Tunnel Road motel
15 hours ago in Local, Politics
21 Buncombe absentee ballots rejected over unsealed envelopes
Updated state guidance changes how election officials handle unsealed envelopes, requiring some voters to submit replacement ballots
16 hours ago in Crime & Safety, Local, Native Advertising
No arrests in Biltmore Avenue shooting after 3 months
Asheville police say more than 100 search warrants and other court processes have been used in the investigation into the July double killing
17 hours ago in Local, Politics
FEMA changes raise questions for WNC’s Helene recovery
North Carolina has sought billions more in federal aid as Washington considers shifting disaster costs to states
18 hours ago in Local, Outdoors
NC drought map shows relief for Asheville, WNC
Much of the mountains remains drought-free, but a recent brush fire and more dry weather keep fire concerns in focus
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11 hours ago in Entertainment
Tom Cruise to receive life achievement award from the American Film Institute
Tom Cruise is being celebrated with a life achievement award from the American Film Institute, AFI's board of trustees said Wednesday The award will be handed out at a gala tribute in Los Angeles at the Dolby Theatre on April 24 next year.
11 hours ago in Entertainment, Trending
Tom Skerritt, Emmy-winning actor with roles in ‘Picket Fences,’ ‘Alien’ and ‘Top Gun,’ dies at 93
Tom Skerritt, the Emmy-winning actor who embodied a solid, wry authority figure, whether as a flight instructor in "Top Gun," a tough-but-fair sheriff on TV's "Picket Fences" or the doomed captain of "Alien," has died. He was 93.
17 hours ago in Business, Entertainment, Lifestyle, Shop Simply
Own Office for your work PC instead of renting it, now $27.97
Eight Office apps for home or work install on one Windows PC, with a license key that arrives as soon as you check out.
18 hours ago in Entertainment, Music
John Legend on Pharrell’s musical push, Jay-Z’s praise and new creative challenges with ‘Muse’
Jay-Z once told John Legend, "You're our voice." But Pharrell Williams had another idea for Legend's signature baritone: Sometimes, let it do more talking than singing.
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MB HAYNES Teacher of the Month – October 2026
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11 hours ago in Sports, Trending
World Series preview: Surprising Rays-Brewers showdown to open with Jacob Misiorowski’s record heat
The Miz will try to whiz his famous fastball by batters on baseball's biggest stage, opening a new-look World Series between teams guaranteed to produce a first-time champion.
11 hours ago in Entertainment, Trending
Tom Skerritt, Emmy-winning actor with roles in ‘Picket Fences,’ ‘Alien’ and ‘Top Gun,’ dies at 93
Tom Skerritt, the Emmy-winning actor who embodied a solid, wry authority figure, whether as a flight instructor in "Top Gun," a tough-but-fair sheriff on TV's "Picket Fences" or the doomed captain of "Alien," has died. He was 93.
17 hours ago in Sports, Trending
Atlanta Dream beat the Golden State Valkyries 97-71 for a 2-1 lead in the WNBA Finals
Angel Reese and the Atlanta Dream are halfway toward their ultimate goal of winning the franchise's first WNBA championship.
2 days ago in Sports, Trending
Eagles are not being punished for handling of Jalen Hurts’ blood clots, AP source says
The Philadelphia Eagles are not being disciplined for how they handled quarterback Jalen Hurts' blood clots, according to a person with knowledge of the situation.