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5th annual Prom Dress Exchange offers free formal wear to kids in need

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Anyone who has attended a high school prom can tell you that the dance can get expensive. Between tuxes, dresses, hair, makeup, tickets, dinner and more, showing out for high school's big night can be overwhelming. The Prom Dress Exchange is here to help.

6 hours ago in Lifestyle

How the rich pass on their wealth. And how you can too

Death and taxes may be inevitable. A big bill for your heirs is not. The rich have made an art of avoiding taxes and making sure their wealth passes down effortlessly to the next generation. But the tricks they use – to expedite payouts to heirs and avoid handing money to the government – can also work for people with far more modest estates.

8 hours ago in Food & Drink, Lifestyle, Local, Music, On The Town

It’s 5 o’clock somewhere in Asheville: Where to celebrate National Margarita Day

Several Asheville area bars, restaurants and breweries are busting out their best Hawaiian shirts and favorite Jimmy Buffett tunes for National Margarita Day, Sunday, Feb. 22.

1 day ago in Community, Health & Wellness, Lifestyle, Local, On The Town

AdventHealth organizes community walk for heart health

This weekend, walk with your community in a celebration of healthy heart education at the Blue Ridge Mall in Hendersonville, N.C.

1 day ago in Arts & Culture, Lifestyle, Local, On The Town

National Arts and Crafts summit to commence at Grove Park Inn this weekend

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For nearly four decades, the world of arts and crafts has convened at The Omni Grove Park Inn in North Asheville for an all-out conference. The 39th annual Arts & Crafts Conference and Shows will be held this weekend, Feb. 20-22, at the famous hotel.

2 days ago in Arts & Culture, Community, Entertainment, Lifestyle, Local, Music, On The Town, Outdoors, Photo

Beads galore: Snapshots from the Asheville Mardi Gras parade

The 2026 Asheville Mardi Gras parade took the South Slope by storm today. Despite rainy skies earlier that morning and the chill that followed, the streets were packed with Asheville friends, families and onlookers admiring a lively lineup of Mardi Gras krewes.

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6 hours ago in National

Shooting at Rhode Island youth hockey game leaves 3 dead, including shooter, and 3 more wounded

A shooting during a Rhode Island youth hockey game left three people dead, including the shooter, and three more hospitalized Monday night in critical condition, authorities said.

7 hours ago in National, Trending

The Rev. Jesse Jackson, who led the Civil Rights Movement for decades after King, has died at 84

The Rev. Jesse L. Jackson, a protege of the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. and two-time presidential candidate who led the Civil Rights Movement for decades after the revered leader's assassination, died Tuesday. He was 84.

1 day ago in National, Trending

Presidents Day 2026: Here’s what’s open and closed on the holiday

Government offices, the stock market and schools are closed Monday in observance of Presidents Day, but most big retailers are open. When in doubt, call ahead or look up more specific schedules online for stores in your neighborhood.

4 days ago in National

Inflation measure falls to nearly five-year low as gas prices fall and housing costs cool

A key measure of inflation fell to nearly a five-year low last month as apartment rental price growth slowed and gas prices fell, offering some relief to Americans grappling with the sharp cost increases of the past five years.

5 days ago in National

Federal authorities announce an end to the immigration crackdown in Minnesota

The immigration crackdown in Minnesota that led to mass detentions, protests and two deaths is coming to an end, border czar Tom Homan said Thursday.

6 days ago in National

Alex Murdaugh continues to insist he didn’t kill wife and son as he gets another day in court

Alex Murdaugh has admitted he is a thief, a liar, an insurance cheat, a drug addict and a bad lawyer. But even from behind bars he continues to adamantly deny he is a killer.

Sports

6 hours ago in Sports

Dolphins releasing star receiver Tyreek Hill in major roster cuts

The Dolphins released star receiver Tyreek Hill on Monday, ending the All-Pro's four-year tenure in Miami. Hill, who turns 32 on March 1, is recovering from a season-ending injury suffered in a game against the New York Jets on Sept. 29 that required surgery to repair significant damage to his left knee, including a torn anterior cruciate ligament.

1 day ago in College, Education, Local, Sports

Go Bulldogs: Homecoming Weekend on its way to UNC Asheville

UNC Asheville Homecoming will be held on Friday, Feb. 20 and Saturday, Feb. 21 around campus and across Asheville.

1 day ago in Olympics, Sports

Bold new US trio eyes Olympic figure skating gold while serving as role models for a new generation

The trio of U.S. women targeting Olympic figure skating gold Tuesday night are not the dainty ice princesses of yesteryear.

1 day ago in Sports, Trending

Good game, bad dunk contest. The highs and lows of an eventful NBA All-Star weekend

If you still didn't like the NBA's newest All-Star Game format, you probably just don't like All-Star games. That seemed to be the sports sphere's consensus after the U.S.-against-the-world, round-robin tournament Sunday produced three thrilling mini-games and several impressive individual performances.

4 days ago in Sports

Chris Paul, the ‘Point God,’ retires as All-Star weekend begins, ending a 21-season NBA run

Chris Paul, the "Point God" who was a 12-time All-Star selection and two-time Olympic gold medalist, announced his retirement on Friday in the capper of a 21-season career that will surely merit induction into the Basketball Hall of Fame.

4 days ago in Sports

A healthy Shohei Ohtani eyes the one major award he hasn’t won — a Cy Young Award

Shohei Ohtani is a five-time All-Star, a four-time Most Valuable Player, a two-time World Series winner and a World Baseball Classic champion, giving him a sparkling baseball resume that no current player can touch. The only major honor he hasn't won? A Cy Young Award.

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Lunar New Year prayers, robots and festivities usher in the Year of the Horse

Traditional prayers, fireworks and fairs marked the Lunar New Year on Tuesday — alongside 21st-century humanoid robots. The activities ushered in the Year of the Horse, one of 12 animals in the Chinese zodiac, succeeding the Year of the Snake.

7 hours ago in National, Trending

The Rev. Jesse Jackson, who led the Civil Rights Movement for decades after King, has died at 84

The Rev. Jesse L. Jackson, a protege of the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. and two-time presidential candidate who led the Civil Rights Movement for decades after the revered leader's assassination, died Tuesday. He was 84.

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1 hour ago in Community, Education, Lifestyle, Local, On The Town

5th annual Prom Dress Exchange offers free formal wear to kids in need

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Anyone who has attended a high school prom can tell you that the dance can get expensive. Between tuxes, dresses, hair, makeup, tickets, dinner and more, showing out for high school's big night can be overwhelming. The Prom Dress Exchange is here to help.

4 hours ago in Community, Education, Local, On The Town, Outdoors, Photo, Politics

‘ICE OUT’: T.C. Roberson High students walk out in ICE protest

Dozens of T.C. Roberson High School students took to Long Shoals Road today to protest ICE, the United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement agency.

4 hours ago in Local, Outdoors

Near-record heat possible Friday in Asheville area

Rain likely late week, with colder temperatures and wintry mix this weekend

5 hours ago in Local, Politics

Democrats lead early voting turnout in Buncombe County primary

Early voting is underway in Buncombe County for North Carolina’s March 3 primary election, with more than 4,300 ballots cast during the first three reporting days.

More than 4,300 ballots cast; South Buncombe and Weaverville sites see highest turnout

8 hours ago in Local, Politics

Today is last day to request absentee ballot for March primary

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Buncombe County Election Services reminds voters of 5 p.m. cutoff

8 hours ago in Food & Drink, Lifestyle, Local, Music, On The Town

It’s 5 o’clock somewhere in Asheville: Where to celebrate National Margarita Day

Several Asheville area bars, restaurants and breweries are busting out their best Hawaiian shirts and favorite Jimmy Buffett tunes for National Margarita Day, Sunday, Feb. 22.

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8 hours ago in Food & Drink, Lifestyle, Local, Music, On The Town

It’s 5 o’clock somewhere in Asheville: Where to celebrate National Margarita Day

Several Asheville area bars, restaurants and breweries are busting out their best Hawaiian shirts and favorite Jimmy Buffett tunes for National Margarita Day, Sunday, Feb. 22.

1 day ago in Entertainment

Powered by women, ‘Wuthering Heights’ digs up $34.8 million at the box office for a No. 1 debut

Emerald Fennell's bold reimagining of "Wuthering Heights" brought crowds of women to movie theaters this weekend.

2 days ago in Arts & Culture, Community, Entertainment, Lifestyle, Local, Music, On The Town, Outdoors, Photo

Beads galore: Snapshots from the Asheville Mardi Gras parade

The 2026 Asheville Mardi Gras parade took the South Slope by storm today. Despite rainy skies earlier that morning and the chill that followed, the streets were packed with Asheville friends, families and onlookers admiring a lively lineup of Mardi Gras krewes.

3 days ago in Arts & Culture, Entertainment, Lifestyle, Local, Perspectives

Oh bruther: ‘”Wuthering Heights”‘ is a frightful bore – 828reviewsNOW

Jacob Elordi and Margot Robbie are the stars of ""Wuthering Heights"," a romantic reimagining of the classic Emily Brontë novel by "Saltburn" director Emerald Fennell. Like a bad kiss, the film is dissatisfying and a little gross. Happy Valentine's Day.

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