3 weeks ago in Business, Community, Local

Buncombe County tourist spending hit $2.6 billion in 2025, third-highest in North Carolina

A new study from Visit North Carolina has revealed that domestic and international tourists spent around $2.6 billion in the Asheville area in 2025, ranking the region third in state visitor economies.

3 weeks ago in Sports

Montero, Tigers shut out Guardians without a strikeout, a first in MLB since 2014

Keider Montero pitched three-hit ball into the seventh inning and the Detroit Tigers blanked the Cleveland Guardians 3-0 on Thursday despite failing to record a strikeout.

3 weeks ago in Lifestyle, Trending

Winning ticket for $1 billion Powerball jackpot was sold in Illinois

A Powerball ticket sold at a gas station in western Illinois was the sole winner of the $1 billion jackpot, ending a three-month drought without a top-prize victor.

3 weeks ago in Sports

Chicago Bears could merge 2 sites for potential stadium in northwest Indiana

The Chicago Bears have at least one viable site for a new stadium in northwest Indiana and they are examining a second location as they move closer to finalizing a place for their new home.

3 weeks ago in Entertainment

Film academy to honor Colman Domingo, Charlize Theron and John Carpenter at museum gala

Actors Colman Domingo, Charlize Theron and filmmaker John Carpenter are set to be honored at the Academy Museum Gala this fall. The red carpet for the annual fundraising event, now in its sixth year, has become a reliably starry and glamorous affair — a West Coast rival to New York's Met Gala. This year's edition will take place on the evening of Oct. 17 in Los Angeles.

3 weeks ago in National

Kennedy Center votes to restore Trump’s name and close for 2 years, challenging a judge’s order

The battle over the Kennedy Center's future escalated Thursday as President Donald Trump's allies on the board took new steps to commemorate him with physical changes to the iconic performing arts institution that could defy a federal court order.

3 weeks ago in Crime & Safety, Local

Fairview triple homicide: Death certificates detail how 3 Grant family members died

Death certificates show all three victims died by homicide, including one who suffered stab wounds and multiple gunshot wounds

3 weeks ago in Entertainment, Music

Marc Anthony, Chayanne and more to play benefit concert for Venezuela and Colombia earthquake relief

Latin music stars Marc Anthony, Luis Fonsi, Chayanne, Feid, Jay Wheeler and many more will perform at an international benefit concert livestreamed from Miami on Sunday to raise money for those impacted by devastating earthquakes in Venezuela and Colombia.

3 weeks ago in Sports

Dodgers’ Freddie Freeman somehow avoids serious injury in frightening fall into visitors’ dugout

Freddie Freeman apparently avoided serious injury Wednesday night when the Los Angeles Dodgers' first baseman took a frightening tumble down the stairs and into the visitors' dugout while trying to catch a foul popup in the eighth inning.

3 weeks ago in Community, Housing, Local

‘Who will still be here?’ Shiloh residents press Asheville candidates on neighborhood’s future

Housing affordability, infrastructure, Helene recovery and aging in place dominated a candidate forum ahead of Asheville’s Nov. 3 election

3 weeks ago in Arts & Culture, Community, Entertainment, Native Advertising

Things to do in Asheville and WNC: Aug. 14-16

Picklepalooza, Eurofest Maggie Valley, Brews & Bears, the Asheville Quilt Show, live music, theater, outdoor volunteer work and community events are among the weekend options across WNC.

3 weeks ago in Arts & Culture, Education, Lifestyle, Local

ArtsAVL awards $57,800 in arts education grants for K-12 student programming

The grants will cover eight in-school and 12 out-of-school arts programs for Buncombe County students, including field trips, workshops and performances.

3 weeks ago in Community, Housing, Local

Shiloh residents want Asheville growth without losing their neighborhood

Longtime residents say housing, development, aging in place and generational homeownership will shape the future of the historically Black community

3 weeks ago in High School, Lifestyle, Local, Sports

YMCA launches first high school girls flag football league in WNC ahead of 2028 Olympics

Before flag football makes its Olympics debut at the 2028 Los Angeles games, the YMCA of Western North Carolina has founded the first NFL FLAG football league for high school girls in WNC.

3 weeks ago in Crime & Safety, Local

Asheville 20-year-old sentenced to 51-74 months for felony robbery

Re'al Samuel Wells, 20, was sentenced to 51-74 months of prison time after he pled guilty to a Class D felony robbery.

3 weeks ago in Entertainment

Ultrarare Nintendo Mario game cartridges discovered in Wisconsin

A few years ago, a pop culture store owner in Wisconsin mentioned to Jason Ganos, a well-known Nintendo game collector, that he had a box of Super Mario cartridges that had been sitting in storage for years. It stopped Ganos in his tracks.

3 weeks ago in Lifestyle

3 big questions to ask your aging parents

One of the toughest things to go through as an adult is helping your parents as they get older. Life is finite, and both you and your parents might be reluctant to talk about what type of support they might need. But as difficult as these conversations can be, it's important to make time for them.

3 weeks ago in National, Trending

Looking to see the solar eclipse from North America? Here’s where and when to catch a sliver

Sorry, North America. After winning the cosmic lottery with a pair of coast-to-coast total solar eclipses, now it's Europe's turn. But look skyward anyway Wednesday and, if you're far enough north in the U.S. and Canada, you might savor a partial eclipse as the moon nibbles away at the sun.

3 weeks ago in Lifestyle

Heading off to college? Here are some tips for managing your finances

Heading off to college is exciting, but it also involves new adult responsibilities. That makes it a great time to start getting comfortable with credit, building healthy spending habits and learning how to manage money.

3 weeks ago in Sports

CBS Sports president says there’s no timeline for a decision on Tony Romo’s future

CBS Sports president David Berson said Tuesday he does not have a timeline for a decision about Tony Romo's future. Romo, the network's lead NFL analyst, is on leave following his arrest last month in Wisconsin on suspicion of operating a vehicle while under the influence.