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3 days ago in Lifestyle

Biking to work: Tips to get started, stay safe and look presentable when you arrive

If you've considered bike commuting but assumed you needed expensive gear and to be in excellent physical shape, or worried about arriving at work disheveled or smelly, there are ways to overcome those hurdles.

5 days ago in Lifestyle

The latest thing in cocktails is spicy and savory. Tips and recipes for home bartenders

Spicy drinks are having a moment, and it's no longer just standard spicy margs and bloody marys. Bartenders are getting experimental to create the perfect combination with a kick.

6 days ago in Arts & Culture, Community, Entertainment, Food & Drink, Lifestyle, Local, Music, Outdoors

Inside the concert experience at Hellbender, Asheville’s new outdoor music venue

Outdoor music festival crowd facing a lit stage at dusk, with orange sunset clouds in the sky and bright stage lights.

Hellbender by the Orange Peel is officially open to the public. Before seeing a show at the new outdoor venue, read about what to expect from the shuttles, the sound and more.

6 days ago in Arts & Culture, Community, Lifestyle, Local

ArtsAVL launches $500-1,500 grant program for WNC artists

Signpost with blue panels pointing to Art Studios, arrows indicating directions, set against a bright blue sky and colorful striped base.

Applications are now open for the ArtsAVL Artist Support Grant cycle. The grants, open to artists from six different Western North Carolina counties, will be awarded this November.

1 week ago in Arts & Culture, Entertainment, Lifestyle, Local, Perspectives

‘The Odyssey’ review: Christopher Nolan’s epic is mythic, massive moviemaking

Three ancient warriors in leather and metal armor with plumed helmets stand on a sandy hill against a clear blue sky, with the central figure wearing a red crest.

"The Odyssey" has arrived. "Oppenheimer" director Christopher Nolan delivers an unbelievably immersive and impressive interpretation of the epic story. Read our review for more.

1 week ago in Lifestyle

How to keep babies safe when temperatures soar

Infants, toddlers and young children need outdoor activity to build strong bodies and minds, but they also require extra care in the heat. In the summer months, those twin imperatives can make parents anxious. How long should kids be out? How do I know they're OK? What should I avoid?

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6 hours ago in National

Traffic to start flowing Monday across new bridge between Canada and US

Traffic is set to start flowing Monday across a new bridge over the Detroit River that will serve as a critical route for trade, jobs and tourism between Canada and the U.S.

3 days ago in National

Outbreak of diarrhea-causing parasite linked to 4 more states

Federal health officials on Friday expanded the scope of their investigation into an outbreak of a diarrhea-causing parasite to four additional states, broadening the size of the largest U.S. outbreak of cyclospora.

3 days ago in National

There are already more US measles cases this year than in all of 2025

The number of measles cases in the U.S. has surpassed the record-breaking tally for all of 2025, with five more months of 2026 still to come.

5 days ago in National

Terrorism trial opens in stabbing of author Salman Rushdie

The man convicted of trying to kill Salman Rushdie spent years researching the writer's whereabouts before stabbing him on a lecture stage, federal prosecutors said Wednesday at the opening of his federal terrorism trial.

1 week ago in National, Trending

Social media influencers Andrew and Tristan Tate expected in Miami court

Influencer brothers Andrew and Tristan Tate are scheduled to appear before a federal magistrate in Miami on Monday after they were arrested to face rape and sex trafficking charges in the United Kingdom.

1 week ago in Lifestyle, National, Trending

Lettuce at Taco Bell in 5 states confirmed as a source of diarrhea-causing parasite

Federal health officials have identified lettuce from Mexico served at Taco Bell locations across five U.S. states as a source of the widespread outbreak of...

Sports

6 hours ago in Sports

Tadej Pogacar confirms status as a cycling great with record-equaling fifth Tour de France title

Tadej Pogacar confirmed his status as one of cycling's all-time greats after winning a record-equaling fifth Tour de France title in emphatic style. Daring mountain attacks from deep, multiple stage wins and an ice-cool temperament all helped the 27-year-old Slovenian seal his victory on Sunday.

3 days ago in Sports

LeBron James is heading to the Philadelphia 76ers, saying it will be his ‘last decision’

LeBron James' first "final" decision was that he would retire. Weeks of deep reflection led him to change his mind, however, with all the familiar options in front of him to extend his career; a third trip with Cleveland, a second stop in Miami, maybe even stay in California for a high-profile union in Golden State. Nope — to all of those teams.

3 days ago in Sports

Former Cowboys QB Tony Romo arrested on suspicion of operating a vehicle while under the influence

CBS NFL analyst and former Dallas Cowboys quarterback Tony Romo has been arrested on suspicion of operating a vehicle while under the influence.

5 days ago in Sports

Wilt Chamberlain Lakers jacket found by a teen at a thrift store fetches over $89,000 at auction

A warmup jacket worn by Wilt Chamberlain during the 1972 NBA finals that was bought by a teenager for $3.07 at an Oregon thrift store sold for $89,600 at auction on Monday.

5 days ago in Sports

Red Sox win 15th straight, matching longest in club history, with 6-3 victory over Orioles

The Boston Red Sox won their 15th straight game to match a club record for the longest winning streak in team history from 80 years ago, beating the Baltimore Orioles 6-3 in the opener of a split doubleheader on Wednesday afternoon.

5 days ago in Sports

NFL training camps set to open with 10 new head coaches, several QB changes and plenty of hope

The countdown is over. NFL training camp has arrived. Every team is 0-0 so there's hope in each city that this season ends with a championship parade.

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6 hours ago in Entertainment, Trending

‘The Odyssey’ earns $87M in its second weekend, Christopher Nolan’s best second weekend yet

"The Odyssey" continued to exert a mighty hold on moviegoers in its second weekend in North American theaters, with $87 million in ticket sales, according to studio estimates Sunday.

5 days ago in Trending, World

Louvre reopens Apollo Gallery after a brazen heist, but no jewels are on display

The Louvre's Apollo gallery on Wednesday reopened to the public for the first time since 88 million euros ($102 million) worth of crown jewels were stolen in a dramatic daytime heist.

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2 hours ago in Crime & Safety, Local

Asheville man arrested after 8 break-ins at same downtown business

Mugshot of a man with long dark hair and full beard, wearing an orange striped jail uniform in front of a gray wall.

Nicholas Jones Crowder, 35, was arrested in connection with eight separate break-ins and larcenies at a business in the South Slope district of downtown Asheville.

3 hours ago in Local

Traffic Alert: Truck fire closes two lanes of I-40 West near Old Fort

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Crash involving a truck pulling a trailer shuts down right two lanes near Exit 73 in McDowell County, causing delays

4 hours ago in Crime & Safety, Local

Convicted felon charged after traffic stop uncovers gun, fake license plate

Close-up portrait of a bearded man with a neutral expression in front of a blue brick wall.

Justin Bradley Johnson, 38, from Nebo, N.C., was charged with felony possession of a firearm by a felon after a traffic stop last weekend.

4 hours ago in Local

Swannanoa Post Office replacement gets funding, 10-year lease commitment

Front view of a small beige storefront with a red metal awning, large glass windows, and a few red bollards in an empty parking lot with trees behind the building.

The Postal Service has signed a 10-year non-cancelable lease and confirmed funding, but a construction timeline has not been set

6 hours ago in Business, Local

Asheville Mall rezoning heads to City Council amid debate over Tunnel Road’s future

The city's Planning and Zoning Commission voted 4-3 to recommend denying a request to rezone roughly 40 acres of Asheville Mall property from Urban Place back to Regional Business.

Planning staff recommends denying the request as council members question whether changing the zoning would derail years of redevelopment planning

6 hours ago in Health & Wellness, Local, Native Advertising

Self-care at every age: Creating a healthier retirement lifestyle in Asheville

Seven cheerful elderly women pose playfully in a bright, plant-filled room, standing in a line with arms raised.

Self-care can take on new meaning in retirement. At Givens Gerber Park, older adults can shape an independent lifestyle supported by connection, convenience and opportunities to stay engaged.

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6 hours ago in Entertainment, Trending

‘The Odyssey’ earns $87M in its second weekend, Christopher Nolan’s best second weekend yet

"The Odyssey" continued to exert a mighty hold on moviegoers in its second weekend in North American theaters, with $87 million in ticket sales, according to studio estimates Sunday.

4 days ago in Entertainment

Things to do in Asheville and WNC: July 24-26

Green luna moth resting with wings spread on a rough brown wall surface, showing its lime-green color and central pattern.

Moth Night, Hillbilly Jam, Love Shine Play Festival, “RENT,” Bacon, Beer, Blues, Bourbon Fest and lakefront birding are among July 24-26 events across WNC.

5 days ago in Entertainment, Music

Madonna, BTS and more World Cup halftime performers see jump in song streams, Justin Bieber up 110%

It was the 11-minute performance heard around the world. Madonna, Justin Bieber, BTS and Shakira each brought abridged hits to the World Cup's first halftime show in a whirlwind performance Sunday just outside New York. And it has resulted in some noteworthy streaming bumps.

5 days ago in Entertainment

Kaylee Hottle, deaf ‘Godzilla’ actor, killed in car crash at 18

Kaylee Hottle, a deaf actor best known for her starring role in two "Godzilla" films, died in a car crash in Maryland early Tuesday morning, the Frederick County Sheriff's Office said. She was 18.

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6 hours ago in Entertainment, Trending

‘The Odyssey’ earns $87M in its second weekend, Christopher Nolan’s best second weekend yet

"The Odyssey" continued to exert a mighty hold on moviegoers in its second weekend in North American theaters, with $87 million in ticket sales, according to studio estimates Sunday.

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Louvre reopens Apollo Gallery after a brazen heist, but no jewels are on display

The Louvre's Apollo gallery on Wednesday reopened to the public for the first time since 88 million euros ($102 million) worth of crown jewels were stolen in a dramatic daytime heist.

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Spain’s World Cup champions head home for a royal welcome and a parade through Madrid

Spain's World Cupwinning soccer team is set to return home on Monday, where the 26-man squad will be greeted by Spanish royalty and Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez before boarding an open-top bus for a parade through central Madrid.

1 week ago in National, Trending

Social media influencers Andrew and Tristan Tate expected in Miami court

Influencer brothers Andrew and Tristan Tate are scheduled to appear before a federal magistrate in Miami on Monday after they were arrested to face rape and sex trafficking charges in the United Kingdom.