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Takeaways from Trump’s address: Sales mode on economy, heavy on patriotism, dark turn on Democrats
President Donald Trump started in sales mode, using his State of the Union address to deliver an upbeat vision of the U.S. economy. But that portrayal collides with the sentiment of Americans who remain anxious about their finances and feel they haven't benefited from Trump's policies.
Floyd Mayweather and Manny Pacquiao agree to a rematch in September at The Sphere in Las Vegas
Floyd Mayweather and Manny Pacquiao have agreed to a rematch of their landmark 2015 bout. Their second fight will be held Sept. 19 in Las Vegas, the boxing icons announced Monday.
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ArtsAVL announces $1.2 million grant program for WNC arts nonprofits
ArtsAVL, the Asheville area arts council, has launched a $1.2 million Nonprofit Arts Recovery Grant Program intended to support the long-term recovery of Western North Carolina arts nonprofits.
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Wet weather returns to Asheville before sunny weekend
Showers taper off Thursday night as temperatures climb into the weekend
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Residents sound off on Asheville’s projected $30M budget shortfall
Public urges council to protect transit, pay living wages and avoid more property tax hikes
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Local, state leaders work to revive stalled Asheville Costco project
Council member Bo Hess says city has engaged state partners to revive 39-acre development proposal
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Asheville warns of fake QR codes on parking meters
City says fraudulent stickers on Biltmore Avenue directed users to scam payment site
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Oscars variety pack: ‘Kokuho,’ ‘Cutting Through Rocks,’ ‘Sirāt’ – 828reviewsNOW
In advance of the 98th Academy Awards next month, take a deeper look at three lesser-seen films up for Oscar gold: "Cutting Through Rocks," a hopeful feminist documentary, "Kokuho," an epic Japanese drama, and "Sirāt," a weird, hypnotic road movie.
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Phil Collins, Lauryn Hill, INXS, Iron Maiden, Luther Vandross and Shakira get Rock Hall nominations
Phil Collins, Mariah Carey, Lauryn Hill, INXS, Iron Maiden, Luther Vandross and Shakira are some the 2026 nominees for induction into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, a wide net that includes rap, metal, R&B, hip-hop, Britpop, blues rock and pop.
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Oscars variety pack: ‘Kokuho,’ ‘Cutting Through Rocks,’ ‘Sirāt’ – 828reviewsNOW
In advance of the 98th Academy Awards next month, take a deeper look at three lesser-seen films up for Oscar gold: "Cutting Through Rocks," a hopeful feminist documentary, "Kokuho," an epic Japanese drama, and "Sirāt," a weird, hypnotic road movie.
1 day ago in Entertainment
Robert Carradine, ‘Revenge of the Nerds’ and ‘Lizzie McGuire’ star, dies at 71
Robert Carradine, the youngest of his prolific Hollywood family and whose biggest hit was the 1984 comedy "Revenge of the Nerds," has died at 71. In a Tuesday statement to news outlets, his family said he lived with bipolar disorder for two decades and died by suicide.
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Rob Reiner’s son pleads not guilty to murder in the killing of his parents
Nick Reiner, the 32-year-old son of Hollywood luminary Rob Reiner and Michele Singer Reiner, pleaded not guilty Monday to two counts of first-degree murder more than two months after their deaths, denying for the first time that he fatally stabbed his parents.
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3 weeks ago in Features, Trending
3 fans. 60 Super Bowls. This might be their last time going to the big game
It just wouldn't feel like the Super Bowl for them if they weren't all there. And this might be the last time they all do it. That's what three old friends were coming to grips with just before this year's Super Bowl. The trio of octogenarians are the only fans left in the exclusive "never missed a Super Bowl" club.
3 weeks ago in Features, World
A 13-year-old Australian boy swims for hours to save his mother and siblings who were swept away
A 13-year-old boy is credited with saving his family after he swam for four hours in choppy waters off the coast of Western Australia to alert authorities that his mother and two younger siblings had been swept away.