Lifestyle
15 hours ago in Community, Food & Drink, Lifestyle, Local, On The Town
3 Asheville breweries score medals in international beer competition
The World Beer Cup, a prestigious beer competition between brewers from all over the globe, held its 2026 ceremony on Wednesday, April 22. Three Asheville competitors claimed medals, including Wicked Weed Brewing, Diatribe Brewing Company and Hi-Wire Brewing Company.
17 hours ago in Arts & Culture, Community, Entertainment, Lifestyle, Local, Music, On The Town
New music venue Hellbender unveils logo, Geese, LCD Soundsystem shows
Hellbender by the Orange Peel, an outdoor venue opening this July along the Swannanoa River, has unveiled its new logo, designed by local tattoo artist Danny Reed of Hot Stuff Tattoo.
19 hours ago in Community, Lifestyle, Local, On The Town, Outdoors
Pisgah Area SORBA is protecting WNC trails, one volunteer at a time
After Tropical Storm Helene, many Western North Carolina hiking and biking trails were destroyed, suffering from flooding, felled trees and other damages. They may have stayed that way without Pisgah Area SORBA and its mighty team of volunteers.
21 hours 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.
2 days ago in Arts & Culture, Business, Community, Food & Drink, Lifestyle, Local, On The Town
Local coffee shop, arts nonprofit C.A.M.P. to close this May
Just over one year after opening, Coffee, Art, Music type Place, a coffee shop and arts nonprofit located off of Tunnel Road, has announced that it will shut its doors at the end of May.
2 days ago in Arts & Culture, Community, Entertainment, Lifestyle, Local, Native Advertising, On The Town
Different Strokes! produces latest work by local playwright Travis Lowe
This June, Different Strokes! Performing Arts Collective will debut the latest play by local writer/actor Travis Lowe, "Love and Other Vices."
National
15 hours ago in National
US infant formula supply is ‘safe,’ FDA says after looking for potential contaminants
A new analysis of chemicals in U.S. infant formula found reassuringly low levels of heavy metals, pesticides and other potential contaminants, federal health officials said Wednesday.
21 hours ago in National
Hegseth will go before Congress for the first time since the Iran war started
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth will face questioning from lawmakers Wednesday for the first time since the Trump administration went to war with Iran, a decision that Democrats say has led to a costly conflict of choice waged without congressional approval.
3 days ago in National
Man charged with attempted assassination of Trump in White House correspondents’ dinner shooting
The man who authorities say tried to storm the White House Correspondents' Association dinner with guns and knives was charged Monday with the attempted assassination of President Donald Trump as federal authorities suggested an attack that disrupted one of Washington's glitziest events had been planned for at least several weeks.
3 days ago in National
Accused attacker at Washington media dinner is a tutor and computer engineer from California
The California man arrested in the shooting at the White House Correspondents' Association dinner is a highly educated tutor and amateur video game developer opposed to the policies of President Donald Trump.
3 days ago in National
Tornadoes in northern Texas leave at least 2 dead and destroy multiple homes
A tornado-producing thunderstorm left at least two people dead in northern Texas and displaced at least 20 families, with many homes sustaining major damage, authorities said Sunday.
6 days ago in National
A violent tornado tears through Oklahoma town, damaging 40 homes but sparing lives
Raeann Hunt scrambled to her cellar as a tornado bore down on her Oklahoma community. "It is headed right for us," she recalled thinking, as she peeked outside, unable to contain her curiosity.
Sports
15 hours ago in Sports
Broncos’ 2-time Pro Bowl safety Justin Simmons retires after 32 interceptions in his 9-year career
Two-time Pro Bowl safety Justin Simmons has retired following a nine-year career, including eight seasons with the Denver Broncos. The Broncos announced Simmons' retirement on Wednesday and noted the news came exactly 10 years after the team selected the safety in the third round from Boston College in 2016.
21 hours ago in Sports
Wild going home against Stars with chance to advance in NHL playoffs for 1st time since 2015
Mats Zuccarello and the Minnesota Wild are now in the position that they try to be in every season in the NHL playoffs. Things feel a bit different now, with the Wild going home for Game 6 on Thursday night with a chance to eliminate the Dallas Stars and advance to the second round for the first time since 2015.
21 hours ago in Sports
NCAA remains on track to expand to a 76-team March Madness bracket for next season
The NCAA is still deliberating expanding March Madness on both the men's and women's sides to 76 teams for next season — a much-expected development that's been in the works for years.
2 days ago in Sports
Thunder breeze through the first round for a 3rd straight year and brace for tougher games ahead
Oklahoma City's first-round dominance in the NBA playoffs continues. The road should get at least a little tougher in the coming weeks — but there's little doubt the defending champions are well-equipped to defend their title.
3 days ago in Sports
Paige Bueckers says it’s all business with Azzi Fudd as they try to win with the Dallas Wings
Dallas Wings star Paige Bueckers said her relationship with teammate and fellow No. 1 overall pick Azzi Fudd will have no effect on what they do on the court as they try to turn around a franchise with a long history of losing.
3 days ago in Sports
The Mets, Red Sox and Phillies aren’t out — but they’re very much down
Right now, FanGraphs still gives the Red Sox a 34% chance of making the playoffs, and the Phillies and Mets each a 33% chance. That means there's a decent shot one of those three teams will turn it around and reach the postseason. But so far this season has been dire for each of them.
Trending
21 hours 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.
3 days ago in Sports, Trending
Marathon milestone shattered: Sabastian Sawe breaks the fabled 2-hour barrier by 30 seconds
A pair of African distance runners took down what was once among the most unthinkable records in sports on Sunday, shattering the long-unapproachable two-hour barrier in the 26.2-mile (42.2-kilometer) marathon.
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40 minutes 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.
15 hours ago in Community, Food & Drink, Lifestyle, Local, On The Town
3 Asheville breweries score medals in international beer competition
The World Beer Cup, a prestigious beer competition between brewers from all over the globe, held its 2026 ceremony on Wednesday, April 22. Three Asheville competitors claimed medals, including Wicked Weed Brewing, Diatribe Brewing Company and Hi-Wire Brewing Company.
17 hours ago in Arts & Culture, Community, Entertainment, Lifestyle, Local, Music, On The Town
New music venue Hellbender unveils logo, Geese, LCD Soundsystem shows
Hellbender by the Orange Peel, an outdoor venue opening this July along the Swannanoa River, has unveiled its new logo, designed by local tattoo artist Danny Reed of Hot Stuff Tattoo.
19 hours ago in Community, Lifestyle, Local, On The Town, Outdoors
Pisgah Area SORBA is protecting WNC trails, one volunteer at a time
After Tropical Storm Helene, many Western North Carolina hiking and biking trails were destroyed, suffering from flooding, felled trees and other damages. They may have stayed that way without Pisgah Area SORBA and its mighty team of volunteers.
21 hours ago in Crime & Safety, Local
Asheville man charged after record fentanyl seizure
Police say Tip411 tip helped uncover large-scale drug operation
22 hours ago in Community, Education, Local, Native Advertising
At YWCA Asheville, empowerment starts with connection
Classes, conversations and community support help women and families move forward
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40 minutes 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.
15 hours 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.
15 hours 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.
17 hours ago in Arts & Culture, Community, Entertainment, Lifestyle, Local, Music, On The Town
New music venue Hellbender unveils logo, Geese, LCD Soundsystem shows
Hellbender by the Orange Peel, an outdoor venue opening this July along the Swannanoa River, has unveiled its new logo, designed by local tattoo artist Danny Reed of Hot Stuff Tattoo.
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6 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.
2 weeks ago in Features, Trending
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