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Antetokounmpo remains with Bucks as NBA trade deadline passes
Giannis Antetokounmpo had been the center of attention heading into the trade deadline amid reports that the Milwaukee Bucks started listening to offers for the two-time MVP and nine-time all-NBA selection. But when the deadline arrived at 3 p.m. ET, Antetokounmpo remained in Milwaukee.
23 hours ago in National, Trending
Man who tried to shoot Trump at a Florida golf course gets life in prison
A man convicted of trying to assassinate President Donald Trump on a Florida golf course in 2024 was sentenced Wednesday to life in prison after a federal prosecutor said his crime was unacceptable "in this country or anywhere."
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On I-40, a bridge rebuild makes room for bats
North Carolina transportation project incorporates bat habitats into new retaining wall in Pigeon River Gorge
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N.C. Arboretum gets a Little Crafty with nature-based market
Following in the footsteps of the recent "Trolls: A Field Study" exhibit and partnering with the organizers behind The Big Crafty, the North Carolina Arboretum will host The Little Crafty, a nature-based craft show, this weekend.
3 hours ago in Local
High wind watch issued for Asheville area
Gusts up to 65 mph possible from Friday evening through Saturday, forecasters say
4 hours ago in Crime & Safety, Local
New emergency alert system launches in Buncombe County
Rave replaces CodeRED following cyberattack; sign-up information coming soon
8 hours ago in Community, Local
Canton residents warned of water loss, service interruptions
Officials ask residents to report signs of leaks, including pooling water or unusually low pressure
8 hours ago in Crime & Safety, Local
Icy conditions prompt continuances for minor traffic, administrative cases
No “called and failed” orders will be issued for Thursday appearances, Buncombe County DA's office says
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Jon Hamm on hosting NFL Honors and ‘fellow Pisces’ Bad Bunny’s moment: ‘I applaud him as an artist’
When Jon Hamm first attended the NFL Honors, the league's annual awards show was still finding its footing. It was a relatively new addition to Super Bowl week that had yet to fully define what it would become.
8 hours ago in Arts & Culture, Community, Entertainment, Food & Drink, Lifestyle, Local, Music, On The Town, Outdoors, Pets
Things to do in Asheville & WNC: Feb. 6-8
This weekend, check out a play for Black History Month, have ice cream for breakfast or cheer for a puppy before the Super Bowl.
1 day ago in Entertainment
Penny the Doberman pinscher wins the 150th Westminster dog show
A Doberman pinscher named Penny won best in show Tuesday night at the Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show, netting U.S. show dogs' most coveted prize — and giving veteran handler Andy Linton another win after nearly four decades.
1 day ago in Entertainment
Super Bowl LX ads feature AI, weight-loss drugs and celebs from George Clooney to Kendall Jenner
As Super Bowl Sunday approaches, the battle off the field for advertisers to win over 120 million-plus viewers will be just as heated as the rivalry between the New England Patriots and Seattle Seahawks.
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A 13-year-old Australian boy swims for hours to save his mother and siblings who were swept away
A 13-year-old boy is credited with saving his family after he swam for four hours in choppy waters off the coast of Western Australia to alert authorities that his mother and two younger siblings had been swept away.
4 weeks ago in Features
Rescuers use drone technology to find dog that escaped along New Jersey Turnpike
A dog escaped from a rest stop along the New Jersey Turnpike and wandered for about 25 miles (40 kilometers) before she was found safe the next day with help from a drone.