3 weeks ago in Sports

Play is underway in ideal conditions on the opening day of Wimbledon

Among the early matches on the opening day of the grass-court Grand Slam: Fourth-seeded Jessica Pegula beat Darja Vidmanova 7-5, 6-3; rising Spanish teenager Rafael Jodar, in his Wimbledon debut, beat Felix Gill 6-3, 6-3, 7-5; and French Open finalist Maja Chwalinska, who needed a wild-card entry, was beaten 2-6, 7-5, 6-2 by Mananchaya Sawangkaew.

3 weeks ago in Entertainment, Trending

Are Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce getting married at Madison Square Garden? What we know

Are Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce really getting married at Madison Square Garden? Frenzied speculation surrounding the superstar singer and football player's upcoming wedding has spiked over the past few days as reports swirl that the two are getting married the first week in July at one of New York's iconic landmarks.

3 weeks ago in Lifestyle

Scratching that bug bite might feel good at first but science explains why it’s a bad idea

You've likely heard it since childhood: Don't scratch that bug bite or rash, you'll make it worse. But why would something that feels so good be bad?

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

Asheville weather: Heat, humidity to build this week ahead of July 4 weekend

The National Weather Service says temperatures will rise into the mid-90s with heat index values near or above 100 degrees across the region

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

Asheville Housing Authority to cut workforce by more than half

HACA cites financial challenges as it restructures operations, outsources services and refocuses on affordable housing

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

Asheville City Soccer Club gives back to community

Players, coaches and community organizations connected with families while supporting Babies Need Bottoms

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

Grant, Loving to be arraigned Monday in Fairview triple homicide case

Star Melody Grant, 16, and Devan Loving, 28, are set for arraignment on first-degree murder charges in the May killings of her parents and grandmother

3 weeks ago in Crime & Safety, Local

A breakdown of OD deaths, drug arrests in Asheville public housing

Pisgah View Apartments accounts for largest share of incidents, according to police data

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

Free wildfire mitigation available for WNC land owners after Helene

North Carolina Forest Service program offers prescribed burns, defensible space treatments and fuel reduction at no cost in 39 disaster-declared counties

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

Asheville police: Detailed tips help crack down on trafficking, OD hotspots

As Buncombe County ranks fifth in North Carolina for fentanyl-positive deaths, Asheville police say detailed anonymous tips help investigators prioritize drug cases and overdose hotspots

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

French Broad River access point reopens for public use near Mills River

Henderson County has regained a recreational river spot, now open for public use at the former site of Lazy Otter Outfitters.

3 weeks ago in Asheville History, Local

Strangeville: Revolutionary War Ghosts of the Carolina Backcountry

Ahead of America 250, Revolutionary War folklore links Western North Carolina’s Overmountain Men to ghostly legends from the Battle of Kings Mountain.

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

Car crash on I-26 East leads to 3-lane closure

Eastbound I-26 drivers should be alert to a three-lane closure past Exit 37.

3 weeks ago in Sports

Last-place Mets fire manager Carlos Mendoza. Owner Steve Cohen says ‘fans deserve better’

From the front office to the field, just about everything has gone wrong for the New York Mets over the past year. And on Friday, manager Carlos Mendoza took the fall.

3 weeks ago in National

Utah restricts fireworks, declares state of emergency as largest US wildfire grows

Utah restricted fireworks and declared a state of emergency Friday ahead of July Fourth celebrations as the United States' largest wildfire mushroomed in size.

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

Roy Cooper makes economy-focused stop in Asheville on U.S. Senate campaign trail

Over 150 members of the Asheville community gathered Friday to watch former North Carolina Governor Roy Cooper deliver an economy-focused speech in a stop on his campaign to win a seat in the United States Senate.

3 weeks ago in Business, Custom Jewelry & Care Expert, Local, Native Advertising

Heat, sweat and sunscreen: How summer weather can harm jewelry

Routine maintenance and professional cleanings can help protect engagement rings, bracelets and other frequently worn pieces

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

Apartment project could reshape Swannanoa River Road in Asheville

Three-phase, 549-unit development near Britt Drive includes podium parking structures, new stormwater infrastructure, 22% open space and a $75 million buildout

3 weeks ago in Local, ZZZ App Top Stories

Alexander, Leicester areas hit by power outages

Officials say fallen trees and limbs caused damage to electrical infrastructure

3 weeks ago in Entertainment

Happy birthday, 2000 Year Old Man. Mel Brooks is turning 100

The 2000 Year Old Man is turning 100. Mel Brooks on Sunday will celebrate his centennial birthday. The comedian and filmmaker has been awaiting the milestone. Earlier this year, Judd Apatow titled his retrospective documentary on him: "Mel Brooks: The 99 Year Old Man!"