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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.

4 hours ago in Arts & Culture, Lifestyle, Local, On The Town

National arts and crafts summit to commence at Grove Park Inn this weekend

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.

18 hours 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.

2 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.

2 days ago in Asheville History, Lifestyle, Local, Outdoors

Hikes of WNC: Glassy Mountain at the Carl Sandburg Home

Glassy Mountain is the resident peak of the Carl Sandburg Home National Historic Site, the preserved farm and house of the famed poet located in Flat Rock, N.C. A beautiful network of trails eventually leads to a steep, but worthwhile, climb to Glassy Mountain Overlook.

2 days ago in Community, Entertainment, Lifestyle, Local, On The Town

Downtown Asheville streets to close for Mardi Gras parade

Parade route, schedule and parking details released

National

7 hours 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.

3 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.

4 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.

5 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.

5 days ago in National

Trump administration says El Paso airspace closure was tied to Mexican cartel drones

The Federal Aviation Administration reopened the airspace around El Paso International Airport in Texas on Wednesday morning, just hours after it announced a 10-day closure that would have grounded all flights to and from the airport.

5 days ago in National

Attorney General Bondi will face questions from Congress on Epstein and investigation of lawmakers

Attorney General Pam Bondi will face questions from lawmakers Wednesday over the Justice Department's handling of files related to Jeffrey Epstein that have exposed sensitive private information about victims despite redaction efforts.

Sports

3 hours 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.

6 hours 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.

6 hours 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.

3 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.

3 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.

3 days ago in Entertainment, Sports

Taylor Swift rumors spiked ticket sales for Pebble Beach golf tournament

Pebble Beach had an extra buzz Friday morning with rumors swirling in the cool Pacific breeze Swift would be there to watch her fiancé, Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce, playing in the PGA Tour event that combines corporate CEOs and celebrities with golf's best.

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6 hours 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.

7 hours 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.

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2 hours ago in Local

Two crashes snarl traffic in Candler area Monday afternoon

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Interstate 40 lane closure and Smokey Park Highway shutdown cause major delays

2 hours ago in Local

Woodfin event highlights $5.7M for flood resilience projects

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Gov. Josh Stein was in Woodfin on Monday to announce $5.7 million in state grants for eight flood resilience projects in the French Broad River Basin.

Gov. Stein says investments will help Western North Carolina rebuild “stronger and smarter”

3 hours 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.

3 hours 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.

4 hours ago in Arts & Culture, Lifestyle, Local, On The Town

National arts and crafts summit to commence at Grove Park Inn this weekend

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.

4 hours ago in Local, Politics

Buncombe County named in statewide voter registration inquiry

North Carolina State Board of Elections

Officials say some workers falsely claimed to be election staff, submitted inaccurate registrations

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6 hours 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.

18 hours 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.

2 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.

2 days ago in Community, Entertainment, Lifestyle, Local, On The Town

Downtown Asheville streets to close for Mardi Gras parade

Parade route, schedule and parking details released

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