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Some iPhone owners could get up to $95 payment after Apple agrees to settle case for $250 million
Owners of some iPhones are in line to get cash payments of up to $95 from Apple after the company on Tuesday reached a $250 million settlement in a class-action lawsuit for false advertising of its artificial intelligence capabilities.
2 days ago in National, Trending
USPS unveils Route 66 centennial stamps, born from a photographer’s 42 trips
The U.S. Postal Service on Tuesday is releasing eight stamps marking significant parts of the road in each of the states it traverses, passing by vintage diners, gas stations and motels — many since preserved or restored — along with breathtaking vistas and wide horizons of the open road.
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Things to do in Asheville and WNC: May 8 – 10
Dog Day Afternoon, outdoor walks, theater, baseball and live music offer plenty of ways to spend Mother’s Day weekend across the 828.
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New Asheville Pride festival marks 1st June fest in nearly 30 years
June may be Pride Month, but Asheville Pride festivals have been traditionally held in the fall. That is, until this summer. June 26-28, 2026 marks the debut of AVL Stonewall Fest, a new Pride Month festival.
15 hours ago in Crime & Safety, Local
Police: Driver charged in April crash that later claimed woman’s life
Crash investigation results in misdemeanor death by motor vehicle charge, Asheville police say
18 hours ago in Health & Wellness, Local
Buncombe leaders call for accountability at Mission Hospital
Local leaders question expansion after repeated federal warnings
19 hours ago in Local, Native Advertising
I-26 eastbound lanes closed near Weaverville after crash
Closure affecting both lanes near U.S. 19 Business interchange
20 hours ago in Local
Property taxes dominate Buncombe County budget debate
Residents urge commissioners to stick to revenue-neutral rate as officials propose spending plan above it
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Things to do in Asheville and WNC: May 8 – 10
Dog Day Afternoon, outdoor walks, theater, baseball and live music offer plenty of ways to spend Mother’s Day weekend across the 828.
11 hours ago in Arts & Culture, Asheville History, Community, Lifestyle, Local, Music, On The Town, Outdoors
New Asheville Pride festival marks 1st June fest in nearly 30 years
June may be Pride Month, but Asheville Pride festivals have been traditionally held in the fall. That is, until this summer. June 26-28, 2026 marks the debut of AVL Stonewall Fest, a new Pride Month festival.
2 days ago in Entertainment, Trending
Beyoncé, Bad Bunny and Janelle Monáe take artistic liberties with Met Gala dress code
Met Gala guests from Beyoncé and Naomi Osaka to Emma Chamberlain did not play it safe this year for the Met Gala, delivering custom works of art in honor of the dress code "Fashion is art."
2 days ago in Entertainment, Trending
‘The Lost Boys’ and ‘Schmigadoon!’ earn 12 Tony nominations each to lead the field
"The Lost Boys" and "Schmigadoon!" each earned a leading 12 Tony Award nominations Tuesday, as nominators also made June Squibb the oldest Tony-nominated actor in history at 96. Danny Burstein is now the most-nominated male actor in Tony history.
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Dog Day Afternoon, presented by SanStone Health & Rehabilitation
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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2 weeks ago in Features
Man who helped fellow runner across Boston Marathon finish line says it was natural instinct to help
One of two men who helped carry a fellow runner across the finish line of the Boston Marathon said he had been struggling earlier himself but drew strength from the supportive crowd.
3 weeks 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.