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

Candler man sentenced to up to 58 years for child sex crimes

Prosecutors say abuse spanned two years; attorney general and sheriff praise multi-agency effort

4 weeks ago in Sports

Drew Brees and Larry Fitzgerald headline 2026 Pro Football Hall of Fame nominees

Quarterback Drew Brees and receiver Larry Fitzgerald were picked in their first year of eligibility as two of the nominees among modern era players for the 2026 Pro Football Hall of Fame class.

4 weeks ago in World

Typhoon Ragasa batters Hong Kong and south China after killing dozens in Taiwan and the Philippines

Typhoon Ragasa, one of the strongest storms to hit Asia in years, whipped waves taller than lampposts onto Hong Kong promenades and turned seas rough on the southern Chinese coast on Wednesday after leaving deadly destruction in Taiwan and the Philippines.

4 weeks ago in Features

Foraging revival: How wild food enthusiasts are reconnecting with nature

Humans have been foraging long before they developed the agricultural tools some 12,000 years ago that quickly overshadowed the ancient act that helped sustain early humans. Yet foraging enthusiasts say the search for wild mushrooms, edible plants, shellfish and seaweed has grown more popular in recent years as people tout their rare finds.

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

Man arrested after firing gun in downtown Asheville, police say

Officers say no one was hurt after late-night gunfire on Broadway Street

4 weeks ago in Lifestyle

One path to kick-starting a healthier lifestyle: Start small

Wellness advice seems to be everywhere these days, but change can be hard. How do you start a journey toward better health that you can stick with, and not be overwhelmed?

4 weeks ago in World

For the first time in nearly six decades, a Syrian president steps up to speak at the UN

Turning the page on decades of distance, Syria's president addressed the U.N. General Assembly on Wednesday, marking the first time any president from his country has done so in almost 60 years.

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

One year after Helene, communities gather to heal and remember

Symposiums, concerts and community gatherings mark storm anniversary in Asheville area

4 weeks ago in National

Camp Mystic plans to reopen in Texas next summer, a year after floods killed 27

The owners of Camp Mystic say they plan to partially reopen next summer the all-girls camp where 27 campers and counselors were killed during catastrophic floods that swept through the Texas Hill Country in July.

4 weeks ago in Entertainment

Emotional Jimmy Kimmel says in late-night return he never intended to make light of Kirk’s killing

Jimmy Kimmel returned to late-night television Tuesday after a nearly weeklong suspension and, in an emotional monologue where he appeared close to tears, said that he wasn't trying to joke about the killing of conservative activist Charlie Kirk.

4 weeks ago in National

3 people shot at immigration facility in Dallas and the shooter is dead, official says

Three people have been shot at an Immigration and U.S. Customs Enforcement facility in Dallas and the shooter is dead from a self-inflicted gunshot wound, the agency's director said.

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

NC trout program hit hard by Tropical Storm Helene

Armstrong facility rises from flood damage, partial operations resume

4 weeks ago in Business, Community, Local

Community Recognition Reaches New Highs in Best of Asheville 2025

The people of Western North Carolina have spoken. With over 200,000 votes cast, Best of Asheville 2025 celebrates the local businesses, organizations, and individuals you love most.

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

Asheville unveils $4.75 million design for new Malvern Hills Park pool

Construction set for 2026; reopening targeted for 2028 as city balances safety, cost and community priorities

4 weeks ago in Business, Lifestyle, Local, On The Town, Outdoors, ZZZ App Top Stories

Resale 101: Second Gear to host event for beginner businesses

Second Gear, an outdoor gear and apparel consignment shop, is an Asheville staple of outdoor adventure and community-oriented business. Later this week, in conjunction with the consignment platform SimpleConsign, Second Gear will share its 21 years of consignment experience with the next generation of entrepreneurs.

4 weeks ago in Arts & Culture, Lifestyle, Local, Music, On The Town, ZZZ App Top Stories

Asheville band Sufferin’ Fools to launch new EP with Weaverville performance

The release show will held from 8 to 10 p.m., Friday, Sept. 26 at Eda's, 1098 New Stock Road. Tickets are $10 at the door. The show is for ages 21 and up.

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

Duke Energy honors dozens of WNC nonprofits with grants at Helene event

The Duke Energy Foundation hosted an event today recognizing the work of Western North Carolina nonprofits in the aftermath of Hurricane Helene. The event, planned around the one year anniversary of Helene hitting the region, featured remarks from several nonprofit leaders and the announcement of grants on the state, regional and local levels.

4 weeks ago in National

Man who represented himself is found guilty of trying to assassinate Trump at Florida golf course

The man who was charged with attempting to assassinate Donald Trump at a Florida golf course last year tried to stab himself in the neck with a pen shortly after being found guilty of all counts on Tuesday.

4 weeks ago in Sports

MLB will use robot umpires in 2026

Robot umpires are getting called up to the big leagues next season. Major League Baseball's 11-man competition committee on Tuesday approved use of the Automated Ball/Strike System in the major leagues in 2026.

4 weeks ago in Community, Food & Drink, Lifestyle, Local, On The Town, ZZZ App Top Stories

After doubling recipients of farm food, Root Cause to host Helene fundraiser

To mark the one year anniversary of Hurricane Helene and the resilience of Western North Carolina in its aftermath, Root Cause Farm, a volunteer-based nonprofit dedicated to combatting community hunger, will hold a gathering to celebrate recovery and the local bonds which define the Fairview farm and its mission.