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Severe storms continue to produce heavy rain, lightning and flooding across parts of US
Storms barreling across the heart of the United States continued to threaten rain and pose flooding risks Thursday after causing at least one death when a man apparently was struck by lightning in Wisconsin.
2 hours ago in National, Trending
Tiger Woods’ lawyer vows to fight subpoena for prescription records in DUI case
Tiger Woods ' attorney intends to fight an attempt by prosecutors to subpoena the golfer's prescription drug records following his arrest last month in Florida on suspicion of driving under the influence.
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5 hours ago in Local
Asheville narrows $30M budget gap to $10.5M ahead of final proposal
Officials weigh spending cuts and possible property tax increases ahead of May budget release
5 hours ago in Business, Community, Local, On The Town
Vortex employees allege owners fired 9 staff without 2 weeks pay
After announcing their closure this week, Vortex Doughnuts has come under fire after employees claimed that owners had shuttered the business without paying nine employees for the previous two weeks.
7 hours ago in Food & Drink, Local
Fork & Dagger: Zambra Tapas still sets the standard after two decades
Since 2001, the Spanish-inspired restaurant has blended local ingredients, bold small plates and a timeless atmosphere
8 hours ago in Arts & Culture, Food & Drink, Local, Music, Outdoors
Things to do in Asheville and WNC: April 17–19
Top picks, local favorites and ways to make the most of your weekend across the 828.
8 hours ago in Business, Local
Asheville’s Vortex Doughnuts closes permanently
Popular shop shutters suddenly after equipment issue; unanswered questions remain
Asheville City Soccer Club changes coaches after historic run
Reynolds takes over as Wells moves upstairs to guide club’s future
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2 hours ago in Entertainment, Music
Anitta, like you’ve never heard her before. The Brazilian superstar talks new album, ‘SNL’ and God
By MARIA SHERMAN AP Music Writer NEW YORK (AP) — The lights are low in Studio 8H. All eyes —…
2 hours ago in Entertainment
Christopher Nolan brings ‘The Odyssey’ to CinemaCon; Steven Spielberg previews ‘Disclosure Day’
Christopher Nolan gave theater owners a thrilling glimpse of "The Odyssey" on Wednesday evening at CinemaCon in Las Vegas. His adaptation of Homer's epic starring Matt Damon as Odysseus is one of the most hotly anticipated of the year, arriving in theaters on July 17.
8 hours ago in Arts & Culture, Food & Drink, Local, Music, Outdoors
Things to do in Asheville and WNC: April 17–19
Top picks, local favorites and ways to make the most of your weekend across the 828.
2 days ago in Entertainment
Tom Holland says new ‘Spider-Man’ is the most emotional, most mature, yet
Tom Holland's Peter Parker is dealing with the reality of making his friends forget his identity in the upcoming "Spider-Man" movie.
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Dog Day Afternoon is May 9th!
Bring your dogs for our FREE event at Lake Julian Park on Saturday 5/9! Learn how you could win $1,000 with the Dog Day Afternoon Pawsport!
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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3 days ago in Features, Trending
Happy 69th birthday to Fatou, the world’s oldest gorilla living in captivity
Fatou, the world's oldest gorilla living in captivity, celebrated her 69th birthday with a feast Monday, munching on cherry tomatoes, beets, leeks and lettuce at the Berlin Zoo.