3 weeks ago in Lifestyle

Building an emergency fund can feel daunting, but these tips can help

Maybe your car broke down, your computer was stolen, or you had a surprise visit to urgent care. Emergencies are inevitable, but you can prepare to deal with them by building an emergency fund.

3 weeks ago in Lifestyle

Preparing to study abroad requires knowing what might go wrong during and after the trip

Studying abroad can be challenging in unexpected ways. Experts say that's why students need to study up on not only safety precautions and cultural differences, but also the emotional shifts that may come with leaving home — and returning to it.

3 weeks ago in Entertainment, Music

The Weeknd’s ‘After Hours ‘Til Dawn’ Tour grosses over $1 billion, Live Nation says

The Weeknd's lengthy tour, which launched in Philadelphia in July 2022 and runs through September 2026, has officially grossed $1.004 billion with approximately 7.55 million tickets sold across 153 tour dates, Live Nation said Thursday.

3 weeks ago in Food & Drink, Lifestyle, Local, ZZZ App Top Stories

Fork & Dagger: Asheville’s Bone & Broth might be losing its edge — here’s why

Warm ambiance, expert cocktails and beautiful broths set high expectations -- yet over-eager service and uneven seasoning temper the magic

3 weeks ago in Arts & Culture, Entertainment, Lifestyle, Local, Perspectives, ZZZ App Top Stories

Attic Salt satire ‘The Thanksgiving Play’ is a little baggy, but a feast of fun

Attic Salt Theatre Company is in the middle of their run of "The Thanksgiving Play," a satire written by Lakota playwright Larissa FastHorse about a group of white teachers attempting to craft a politically-correct Thanksgiving play for their students. Read our review now.

3 weeks ago in National

Melania Trump and Usha Vance are making an early holiday visit with North Carolina military families

Melania Trump and Usha Vance took their first trip together, spending time in North Carolina on Wednesday with service members and their families to show appreciation for their service and sacrifice as the holidays approach.

3 weeks ago in Entertainment

Brendan Fraser’s new horizons include ‘Rental Family’ and rental hedgehogs

Brendan Fraser has his first leading role since 2022's "The Whale", in "Rental Family," a Tokyo-set drama by the filmmaker Hikari. In it, Fraser plays a struggling actor who, out of desperation, takes a job with a small agency that hires out actors to fulfill roles in real people's lives.

3 weeks ago in Sports

MLB’s new media deals with ESPN, NBC, and Netflix total $800M annually

ESPN and Major League Baseball appeared headed for an ugly separation after the network opted out of its rights deal in February. Nine months later, it appears to be the best thing to happen to both parties.

3 weeks ago in Sports

Rookie QB Shedeur Sanders will make his first NFL start for the Browns on Sunday in Las Vegas

A natural showman, one of the many gifts inherited from his famous father, Shedeur Sanders is already hyping his first NFL start. It will happen on a 100-yard-long stage in America's entertainment mecca.

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

Man stabbed after breaking into West Asheville apartment, APD investigation indicates

Asheville Police Department Detectives are investigating the stabbing of a man which occurred on Tuesday afternoon in West Asheville.

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

No charges will be filed against driver after pedestrian killed on I-40 West

Daniel Gardner, 44, walked into the travel lanes of the interstate before being struck by a tractor-trailer, the drive of which remained on the scene.

3 weeks ago in Community, Health & Wellness, Local, ZZZ App Top Stories

YMCA debuts national mentoring program for kids ages 6-17

The YMCA of Western North Carolina announced today that it will take part in the national YMCA Reach & Rise Mentoring Program, a new initiative which connects adult mentors with groups of kids ages 6-17 for up to 16 week periods.

3 weeks ago in Business, Food & Drink, Local, ZZZ App Top Stories

Sippin’ Santa: Tiki Easy Bar transforms into a tropical holiday pop-up

The Tiki Easy Bar at Hi-Wire Brewing South Slope is bringing back its Sippin' Santa holiday pop-up for its third year Wednesday, Nov. 19 through Wednesday, Dec. 31.

3 weeks ago in College, Community, Entertainment, Lifestyle, Local, Sports, ZZZ App Top Stories

SoCon extends Harrah’s Cherokee Center partnership through 2035

As the SoCon motto goes, "it's all here." The Ingles Southern Conference Basketball Championships will be held here in Asheville, at the Harrah's Cherokee Center-Asheville arena, until 2035, officials announced at a press conference this morning.

3 weeks ago in Entertainment, Music

The 2025 Country Music Association Awards are almost here: How to watch

Excuse me, you look like you like... country award shows. And you're in luck: The 2025 Country Music Association Awards are here. So, what should you expect?

3 weeks ago in Sports

Roger Federer elected to International Tennis Hall of Fame in 1st year of eligibility

Well, this will come as no surprise to anyone who's paid any attention over the past quarter-century: Roger Federer was elected to the International Tennis Hall of Fame in his first year of eligibility, the Rhode Island-based Hall announced Wednesday.

3 weeks ago in Sports

Curaçao makes soccer history as smallest nation by population to qualify for a World Cup

The tiny Caribbean island country Curaçao will go to the 2026 World Cup as the smallest nation by population ever to qualify for the marquee event in men's soccer.

3 weeks ago in Lifestyle

Be Well: Breaking down fiber, the next food fad

U.S. consumers who have had their fill of finding protein added to everything from cereal to ice cream are about to meet the next big food fad: fiber.

3 weeks ago in Business, Food & Drink, Health & Wellness, Local, ZZZ App Top Stories

Federal THC limit puts Asheville CBD stores at risk

New limit of 0.4mg THC per container would wipe out 95% of products and devastate North Carolina’s hemp economy, businesses say.

3 weeks ago in Sports

Man charged with murder in shooting of Oakland football coach and ‘Last Chance U’ star John Beam

A 27-year-old man was charged Monday with murder in the shooting death of celebrated former football coach John Beam, who died Friday after being shot in the head on the junior college campus in Oakland where he worked.