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

Pisgah Forest man charged with sexual exploitation of a minor

Hendersonville police say no known local victims; suspect jailed without bond

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

Drought tightens grip on Asheville, Buncombe County

Asheville records 12th driest January on record; forecasters eye weekend rain

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

Fork & Dagger: Luella’s reclaims its barbecue mojo

Moist brisket, strong sides and solid value mark a welcome turnaround for the longtime North Asheville spot

3 weeks ago in Arts & Culture, Community, Entertainment, Food & Drink, Lifestyle, Local, Music, On The Town, Outdoors

Things to do in Asheville & WNC: Feb. 20-22

Between Lunar New Year, UNC Asheville Homecoming and National Margarita Day, Feb. 20-22 is another big weekend for Asheville. Check out our guide for more things to do.

3 weeks ago in Sports

Kyrie Irving won’t play this season for the Mavericks as he continues recovery from knee injury

Kyrie Irving won't play this season as the star guard for the Dallas Mavericks continues his recovery from a knee injury sustained almost a year ago. The nine-time All-Star and the team made the announcement Wednesday, two days before the Mavericks return from the All-Star break.

3 weeks ago in Entertainment

A movie that takes liberties with ‘Wuthering Heights’? Scholars are OK with that

If you're looking for someone to debate the new "Wuthering Heights" movie with, you might want to start with Lucasta Miller. She's a British author, editor and critic who has published an acclaimed study of the Brontë sisters and wrote the preface for the Penguin Classics edition of "Wuthering Heights."

3 weeks ago in National

Eight backcountry skiers found dead and 1 still missing after California avalanche

Crews found the bodies of eight backcountry skiers and are searching for one more who remains missing after an avalanche in the mountains near Lake Tahoe, authorities said Wednesday, making it the deadliest U.S. avalanche in nearly half a century.

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

Adult gift shop Boutique Royale is building a royal community

Located just outside of Biltmore Village in South Asheville, Boutique Royale offers lingerie, adult toys and novelty items to people of all shapes, sizes and sexualities. For owners Patrick Kennedy and Katie Collins, a married couple, creating a safe, inclusive space for their community was priority number one.

3 weeks ago in Local, ZZZ App Top Stories

New property values on the way for Buncombe homeowners

County launches 2026 reappraisal process delayed by Tropical Storm Helene

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

Exhibit highlights legacy of Asheville’s historic Black neighborhoods

'Black Stories in Census Tract 2' honors Stumptown, Hill Street and South Montford through oral histories and multimedia storytelling

3 weeks ago in Local, ZZZ App Top Stories

North Lexington Avenue sidewalks set for full replacement

Public invited to weigh in as city of Asheville plans upgrades to meet ADA standards

3 weeks ago in Local, ZZZ App Top Stories

Asheville area farms spotlighted during CSA Month

March 12 fair to highlight produce, meat and flower shares available in Buncombe County

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

Escapee who forced woman to drive to Asheville gets 33-43 years

Jury convicts habitual felon in 2024 kidnapping that ended in Buncombe County woods

3 weeks ago in Entertainment

Logan Paul’s Pikachu Illustrator Pokémon card sells for record $16.5M at auction

Logan Paul has set a new world's record — for the auction price of a trading card. The wrestling and social media star's rare Pickachu Illustrator Pokémon card, a "Holy Grail" for collectors, sold for $16.5 million Monday at Goldin Auctions after 41 days of bidding.

3 weeks ago in Entertainment

Actor Shia LaBeouf arrested after alleged fight during Mardi Gras in New Orleans

Actor Shia LaBeouf has been arrested after being accused of hitting two men early Tuesday morning during Mardi Gras celebrations in New Orleans, police said. LaBeouf was charged with two counts of simple battery, New Orleans police said in a statement.

3 weeks ago in Entertainment

Late-night host Stephen Colbert isn’t backing down from public dispute with CBS bosses

Stephen Colbert isn't backing down in an extraordinary public dispute with his bosses at CBS over what he can air on his late-night talk show.

3 weeks ago in Entertainment, Music

A rare Paul McCartney and Wings trove heads to the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame this summer

A collection of Paul McCartney instruments, outfits, handwritten lyrics, unseen photos and tour memorabilia will be part of an exhibit at the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame this summer, billed as the first major museum show to feature McCartney and Wings.

3 weeks ago in Olympics, Sports

In a golden masterclass, Norway’s Klaebo extends Winter Olympics medal record

Johannes Hoesflot Klaebo's golden run at Milan Cortina continued Wednesday as the Norwegian star secured his fifth gold at the Milan Cortina Olympics — and a record 10th overall — in the men's team sprint.

3 weeks ago in Olympics, Sports, Trending

US star Mikaela Shiffrin wins slalom to break 8-year Olympic drought

Mikaela Shiffrin's turbulent, 12-year Olympic journey came full circle Wednesday when she won the slalom by a massive 1.50 seconds to break her long medal drought at the Winter Games.

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

Asheville man to spend more than decade in prison in trafficking cases

Judge imposes consecutive sentences and $1.25 million in fines following two investigations