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Put on your running shoes: March race calendar in Asheville and WNC
For those feeling a spring in their step as spring approaches, consider registering for a footrace in Western North Carolina.
9 hours ago in Lifestyle
Challenging your brain helps keep it healthy. Here’s how to do it
One recent study linked a lower risk of Alzheimer's disease and cognitive decline to lifelong learning, meaning intellectually stimulating experiences — reading and writing, learning another language, playing chess, solving puzzles, going to museums — from childhood into retirement.
17 hours ago in Arts & Culture, Entertainment, Lifestyle, Local, Perspectives
3 movies to see, stream or skip in March 2026 – 828reviewsNOW
A Pixar movie about beavers, humans and the bonds between them. A scathing documentary about the Alabama prison system. The latest installment in a long-running horror franchise. Which should you see, stream or skip? Find out in our review.
2 days ago in Lifestyle, Local, Outdoors
Hikes of WNC: Hardtimes Connector Trail in Bent Creek Experimental Forest
Bent Creek Experimental Forest has a wealth of hiking trails. One that is an especially good time is the Hardtimes Connector Trail, which connects with Deer Lake Lodge Loop for a solid 2 mile hike.
3 days ago in Business, Community, Food & Drink, Lifestyle, Local
Family size cereal: Meet the mother-son duo behind Chill Cereal Bar
Over the last seven years, one Asheville business has been snap, crackle, popping: Chill Cereal Bar, a cereal catering service founded by mother-and-son duo Patricia Waters and Elijah Cox.
4 days ago in Food & Drink, Lifestyle, Local, Native Advertising
Throwing a St. Patrick’s Day party? Try these appetizer ideas
With St. Patrick's Day just over the rainbow, you may be preparing for a celebration or two. Here are a few treats and appetizers you can prepare for your lucky St. Patty's party guests.
National
1 hour ago in National
Men who brought explosives to NYC protest cited Islamic State as inspiration, complaint says
Two men who brought explosives to a far-right protest outside New York City's mayoral mansion said they were inspired by the Islamic State extremist group, a court complaint said.
1 hour ago in National
Uber’s women-only option goes nationwide in the US
Uber launched a feature Monday to allow both women riders and drivers across the U.S. to be matched with other women for trips, expanding a pilot program aimed at addressing concerns about the safety of its ride-hailing platform.
8 hours ago in National
Jury selection to begin in South Florida for 4 charged in 2021 assassination of Haitian president
Jury selection is scheduled to begin Monday in the U.S. federal trial of four men charged in the 2021 assassination of Haitian President Jovenel Moïse. Arcangel Pretel Ortiz, Antonio Intriago, Walter Veintemilla and James Solages are charged with conspiring in South Florida to kidnap or kill Haiti's former leader, plus related charges.
4 days ago in National
Dow drops 1,000 points after oil spikes to its highest price since the summer of 2024
The Dow Jones Industrial Average dropped more than 1,000 points Thursday after the price of oil spiked to its highest level since the summer of 2024 because of the war with Iran.
4 days ago in National
Savannah Guthrie makes offscreen visit to ‘Today’ show, first since her mother went missing
Savannah Guthrie made an off-camera appearance Thursday at NBC's "Today" show studios to thank colleagues for their support since her mother Nancy went missing from her Arizona home a month ago.
4 days ago in National
Trump fires Homeland Security Secretary Noem after mounting criticism over her leadership
President Donald Trump on Thursday fired his embattled Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem, after mounting criticism over her leadership of the department, including the handling of the administration's immigration crackdown and disaster response.
Sports
1 hour ago in Sports
Tatis’ grand slam, 6 RBIs leads Dominican Republic over Israel 10-and into WBC quarterfinals
Fernando Tatis hit a grand slam and drove in six runs, and the Dominican Republic clinched a spot in the World Baseball Classic quarterfinals with a 10-1 win over Israel on Monday in Miami.
1 hour ago in Sports
Kenneth Walker joins Mahomes in KC and Malik Willis starts QB reset in Miami, AP sources say
Super Bowl MVP Kenneth Walker III is the new running back for Patrick Mahomes in Kansas City, Miami settled on Malik Willis for a reset at quarterback and receiver Mike Evans is leaving Tampa Bay after 12 years.
8 hours ago in Sports
George Russell wins Formula 1’s Australian GP as Mercedes goes 1-2
Mercedes' George Russell won a thrilling season-opening Formula 1 Australian Grand Prix, with teammate Kimi Antonelli following him home, after a double-stacked pit stop under the virtual safety car outmaneuvered a lightning-quick start by Ferrari.
3 days ago in Sports, Trending
Ohtani has grand slam, 5 RBIs as Japan routs Taiwan 13-0 in its WBC opener
Shohei Ohtani doubled on the first pitch of the game, then hit a go-ahead grand slam and an RBI single in a 10-run second inning to lead defending champion Japan over Taiwan 13-0 Friday night in its World Baseball Classic opener.
4 days ago in Sports
Aaron Judge and a loaded US roster hope to dethrone Ohtani’s Japan at the World Baseball Classic
Aaron Judge is trading pinstripes for a plain jersey with red, white and blue letters. "Getting the chance to wear that across my chest is going to be pretty powerful," the U.S. and New York Yankees captain said of the World Baseball Classic. "I think a lot of people have a lot of pride for their country."
5 days ago in Local, Native Advertising, Sports
SoCon basketball tourney schedule, tickets and events in Asheville
Southern Conference championship week features games, fan events and free downtown trolley service
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Iran names Khamenei’s son to succeed him, signaling no letup in war as oil prices surge
Iran named the hard-line Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei to succeed his late father as supreme leader on Monday, signaling no letup in the war launched by the United States and Israel. Oil prices surged as Iran attacked regional energy infrastructure and the U.S. and Israel bombed targets across Iran.
3 days ago in Sports, Trending
Ohtani has grand slam, 5 RBIs as Japan routs Taiwan 13-0 in its WBC opener
Shohei Ohtani doubled on the first pitch of the game, then hit a go-ahead grand slam and an RBI single in a 10-run second inning to lead defending champion Japan over Taiwan 13-0 Friday night in its World Baseball Classic opener.
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2 hours ago in Crime & Safety, Local
No injuries after shot fired at Buncombe County Detention Facility
Officials say detainee accessed firearm inside police vehicle before firing one round
2 hours ago in Crime & Safety, Local
Man found dead near Elk Mountain Scenic Highway identified
Buncombe County Sheriff's Office says suspect died of self-inflicted gunshot wound during standoff
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Local high school students showcase trade skills in first annual “Pawrade of Homes”
Event featuring doghouses built by students is part of WNC Build and Remodel Expo at the WNC Agricultural Center’s Davis Event Center.
3 hours ago in Community, Local, Politics
Bill Hart named Water Resources Director after 16 years with department
Bill Hart, who has served as Interim Water Resources Director since David Melton left the post in August 2025, has been officially named Water Resources Director for Asheville's Water Resources Department.
3 hours ago in Health & Wellness, Lifestyle, Local, Native Advertising, Outdoors
Put on your running shoes: March race calendar in Asheville and WNC
For those feeling a spring in their step as spring approaches, consider registering for a footrace in Western North Carolina.
7 hours ago in Crime & Safety, Local
Asheville police investigate fatal shooting on Patton Avenue
20-year-old William Wyatt Adair killed early Monday; suspect critically injured after shooting himself, police say
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1 hour ago in Entertainment
Multiple gunshots fired near Rihanna’s LA home and a woman is taken into custody
Los Angeles police took a woman into custody after she fired gunshots outside Rihanna 's gated home, according to authorities and news reports on Monday.
8 hours ago in Entertainment
Pixar’s ‘Hoppers’ bounds to No. 1 as Warner Bros.’ ‘The Bride!’ is on life support
Disney and Pixar's environmental adventure "Hoppers" topped the North American box office this weekend with $46 million in domestic ticket sales in its opening weekend, according to studio estimates Sunday.
8 hours ago in Entertainment, Music
‘Country’ Joe McDonald, ’60s rock star, proud protest counterculture icon, dies at 84
"Country" Joe McDonald, a hippie rock star of the 1960s whose "I-Feel-Like-I'm-Fixin'-To-Die Rag" was a four-lettered rebuke to the Vietnam War that became an anthem for protesters and a highlight of the Woodstock music festival, died Sunday. He was 84.
17 hours ago in Arts & Culture, Entertainment, Lifestyle, Local, Perspectives
3 movies to see, stream or skip in March 2026 – 828reviewsNOW
A Pixar movie about beavers, humans and the bonds between them. A scathing documentary about the Alabama prison system. The latest installment in a long-running horror franchise. Which should you see, stream or skip? Find out in our review.
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Triceratops skeleton ‘Trey’ to hit the auction block as dinosaur market soars
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