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6 hours ago in Business, Local
Asheville design panel backs 8-story Drury hotel
The proposed 210-room hotel near Biltmore Village advances despite concerns about its size, flooding and pedestrian access
8 hours ago in Health & Wellness, Local, Politics
Asheville rally highlights impact of federal health care cuts
State lawmakers and patients warn that federal changes could leave more North Carolinians struggling to afford health care
9 hours ago in Local, Politics
Buncombe County early voting draws 7,049 on first day
South Buncombe and Weaverville led turnout Thursday, while registered Democrats accounted for just over half of voters
Buncombe County urges residents to avoid outdoor burning
Gusty winds and dry vegetation raise fire concerns as a cold front approaches Western North Carolina
1 day ago in Community, Entertainment, Local, Music
Warren Haynes reveals star-studded Christmas Jam lineup
Greta Van Fleet, The War on Drugs and Gov't Mule are among the acts announced for the Dec. 12 show
1 day ago in Local
Medical emergency suspected in fatal Asheville crash
Police identify the 74-year-old driver who died after his SUV overturned near McDowell Street and Doctors Drive
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5 hours ago in Entertainment, Lifestyle
Georgia amusement park to reopen as scheduled days after roller coaster death
Six Flags Over Georgia is set to open its gates Friday for the first time since a man fell to his death from one of the amusement park's towering...
5 hours ago in Entertainment
Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs moved to a new prison after reports of a luxury lifestyle behind bars
Sean "Diddy" Combs has been moved to a federal prison in Pennsylvania after reports that the hip-hop mogul was living the high life and was injured in...
1 day ago in Entertainment, Trending
Al Pacino to get lifetime achievement award from the Screen Actors Guild
Al Pacino has been named the next recipient of the SAG-AFTRA Life Achievement Award. The 86-year-old star of "Dog Day Afternoon," "Scent of a Woman" and a trilogy of "Godfather" films is the 62nd actor to receive the highest honor handed out by the Screen Actors Guild -American Federation of Television and Radio Artists.
1 day ago in Community, Entertainment, Local, Music
Warren Haynes reveals star-studded Christmas Jam lineup
Greta Van Fleet, The War on Drugs and Gov't Mule are among the acts announced for the Dec. 12 show
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5 hours ago in Lifestyle, Trending
Pope speaks with Putin, denouncing recent attacks as he shows recovery from lung surgery progressing
Pope Leo XIV gave strong indications Friday that he was recovering well from lung cancer surgery and was very much in charge of running the Catholic...
1 day ago in Entertainment, Trending
Al Pacino to get lifetime achievement award from the Screen Actors Guild
Al Pacino has been named the next recipient of the SAG-AFTRA Life Achievement Award. The 86-year-old star of "Dog Day Afternoon," "Scent of a Woman" and a trilogy of "Godfather" films is the 62nd actor to receive the highest honor handed out by the Screen Actors Guild -American Federation of Television and Radio Artists.
Prince Harry and Meghan cheered as they make first joint appearances since returning to UK
Prince Harry and his wife Meghan appeared together in a trio of charity visits Thursday, their first joint public appearance since moving back to England, as they seek to rebuild their brand in Britain after walking away from royal duties six years ago.
3 days ago in Entertainment, Trending
Duane ‘Keffe D’ Davis gets 40 years to life in prison for orchestrating the murder of Tupac Shakur
An aging ex-gang leader was sentenced Tuesday to 40 years to life in prison for orchestrating the 1996 drive-by shooting of rap icon Tupac Shakur near the Las Vegas Strip.