3 weeks ago in Entertainment

Bello again: Pierre Coffin, voice of the Minions, finally understands his yellow henchman

Filmmaker Pierre Coffin is the creator and chief practitioner of Minionese, but it's a dialect — like most things Minions — that's taken time to hone. "I have this file on my phone of Indian dishes or weird words." Coffin says. "People come up to me and say, 'You should say that!' and I write it down."

3 weeks ago in National

Forecasters cite ‘dangerous’ conditions as heat scorches Midwest while on its way to the East

Nature's oven was on high Tuesday for millions of people in the Midwest and Great Lakes states as intense heat and humidity baked the regions with no immediate relief before the misery shifts to the eastern U.S.

3 weeks ago in National, Trending

Supreme Court upholds birthright citizenship, rejecting Trump’s proposed limits

A divided Supreme Court on Tuesday upheld a broad conception of birthright citizenship, rejecting President Donald Trump's executive order declaring that children born to people who are in the United States illegally or temporarily are not American citizens.

3 weeks ago in Community, Local, Politics, ZZZ App Top Stories

Black Mountain Town Council member resigns during budget adoption meeting

During a special called meeting of the Black Mountain Town Council, council member Doug Hay announced his resignation, effective immediately.

3 weeks ago in Local, Sports

Former UNC Asheville baseball pitcher Philip Mullinax dies after cancer battle

Flat Rock native and former Bulldogs closer set a school saves record and is remembered by teammates for his competitive spirit and character

3 weeks ago in Crime & Safety, Local, ZZZ App Top Stories

$10 million Swannanoa EMS station aims for 2027 opening

Officials say the $10 million facility will reduce ambulance response times and strengthen emergency medical coverage

3 weeks ago in Local, Native Advertising, ZZZ App Top Stories

I-40 West right lane closed for about 3 miles after crash

The crash, which occurred around 9:57 a.m. this morning, June 30, has impacted traffic for an approximately three-mile stretch of East Asheville interstate.

3 weeks ago in Entertainment

A marriage proposal and Bad Bunny steal attention from Novak Djokovic’s opening Wimbledon match

Novak Djokovic witnessed a marriage proposal in the crowd at Centre Court during his Wimbledon first-round match Monday and was quick to ask for an invitation to the wedding.

3 weeks ago in Sports

Sportsbooks say World Cup betting has surged past expectations, with US hype driving action

Sportsbook operators anticipated this year's World Cup would set betting records because the major elements were aligned. The world's most popular sporting event is being played in North America, so U.S. audiences can see the games live while the sun is out or in the early evening. The U.S. also has a team that may be its most talented in history.

3 weeks ago in Sports

Ja Morant is headed to Portland after the Memphis Grizzlies trade the 2-time All-Star

Ja Morant is headed to Portland, after the Trail Blazers and Memphis completed a trade Monday night that sees the Grizzlies starting anew and gives the two-time All-Star a chance to revive his career.

3 weeks ago in Lifestyle

Nutrition apps can help build healthy habits. For some users, their gaming features carry risks

Green means go, red means stop. Trophies or confetti come with good performance, and people who fall behind get nudged to do better. Those brightly colored engagement tactics long ago jumped from smartphone games to everything from online shopping to sports betting and classrooms. So it should come as no surprise that many nutrition-tracking apps like MyFitnessPal and Noom also use gaming features to keep users coming back.

3 weeks ago in Lifestyle

How to talk about money with your kids

At the grocery store, Jamie Corum sets a two-minute timer for her 10-year-old daughter to look around. Then she resets it to 10 minutes so her daughter can choose one thing to buy, making sure she considers her budget and how much tax she'll have to pay.

3 weeks ago in Local, Native Advertising, Outdoors, ZZZ App Top Stories

Heat wave to bring 100-degree heat index through July 4 weekend

National Weather Service warns dangerous heat will build through Saturday as Asheville temperatures climb into the mid-90s

3 weeks ago in Crime & Safety, Housing, Local, ZZZ App Top Stories

Asheville creates Housing Team to patrol public housing

Dedicated officers will focus on crime prevention, resident safety and vacant apartment security

3 weeks ago in Crime & Safety, Local, ZZZ App Top Stories

Asheville man sentenced to 20-29 years for sexual abuse of a minor

Cameron Lee McCullough, 34, was sentenced in Buncombe County Superior Court to a mandatory prison term of 240-348 months after pleading guilty to felony sexual exploitation of a minor.

3 weeks ago in Crime & Safety, Local, ZZZ App Top Stories

New all-way stop installed at frequent crash site in Black Mountain

The North Carolina Department of Transportation has turned a Black Mountain intersection into an all-way stop in an effort to reduce crashes at the site.

3 weeks ago in Local, Sports, ZZZ App Top Stories

Asheville City SC clinches second straight USL W League division title

Lauryn Mateo's two goals lift the Blues past Birmingham Legion as Asheville secures its third consecutive playoff appearance

3 weeks ago in Local, On The Town, ZZZ App Top Stories

Local city, county government offices to close for Fourth of July weekend

The Fourth of July holiday is just around the corner. While Western North Carolina prepares for fireworks, cookouts and other red, white and blue festivities, local government offices will be closed.

3 weeks ago in Crime & Safety, Local, ZZZ App Top Stories

Hearing delayed for teen, co-defendant in Fairview family killings

Star Grant, Devan Loving await rescheduled hearings as defense attorneys cite early-stage proceedings and logistical issues in delay

3 weeks ago in Local, Native Advertising, ZZZ App Top Stories

I-26 West overnight closures scheduled this week in Asheville

Closures affect westbound traffic between Exit 37 and Exit 33, weather permitting