2 days ago in National

FDA OKs first new sunscreen ingredient in more than 25 years

Federal health regulators on Tuesday signed off on the first new sunscreen ingredient for the U.S. market in more than 25 years, giving Americans access to a skin-protecting chemical long used in Europe and other parts of the world.

2 days ago in Sports, Trending

Serena returns: Williams makes a winning comeback in doubles at Queen’s Club with Mboko

After nearly four years away from professional tennis, Serena Williams showed she still has plenty of power to her game as she made a winning return at Queen's Club on Tuesday.

2 days ago in Community, Local, On The Town, Outdoors, ZZZ App Top Stories

Local nonprofit awarded $5.6 million in funding for Pisgah trail restoration

Pisgah Area SORBA, a local nonprofit organization dedicated to the preservation of over 150 miles of trails in the Pisgah Ranger District, has been awarded $5.6 million in disaster relief funding from the National Forest Foundation, a congressionally-charted nonprofit partner of the USDA Forest Service.

2 days ago in Community, Local, Pets, ZZZ App Top Stories

WNC Nature Center announces death of red panda Phoenix

The Western North Carolina Nature Center shared sad news on social media today after Phoenix, a 14-year-old red panda, passed away after a recent decline in health.

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

Juvenile law attorney weighs in on Star Grant murder case

Could a 16-year-old charged in a triple homicide case be moved back to juvenile court? One legal expert explains what’s possible under NC law.

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

Fairview triple homicide: UNC law professor breaks down juvenile justice rules

Star Grant, 16, faces adult murder charges; UNC expert explains how North Carolina law applies

3 days ago in Entertainment

With jumpsuits, wigs and dance moves, these young boys and teens keep Elvis’ legacy alive

Nearly 50 years after Elvis Presley 's death, a gaggle of exuberant young boys and teens shook up his hometown, intent on keeping the king's legacy alive for a new generation.

3 days ago in National

A government-commissioned study found drinking risks. US guidelines didn’t feature its findings

The findings of the study, in the Journal of Studies on Alcohol and Drugs, were in line with years of research, saying that health risks go up with just one drink a day and no level of alcohol has a protective effect on mortality.

3 days ago in Sports

Spurs’ Victor Wembanyama shakes off Game 2 miss by taking over Game 3 of the NBA Finals

Victor Wembanyama sat in Manhattan's Gramercy Park on Sunday and drew the statue of 19th-century Shakespearean actor Edwin Booth. Turns out, it was the perfect mind-clearing activity that helped him shake off his miss at the buzzer in Game 2 and take over Game 3 of the NBA Finals, preventing the San Antonio Spurs from getting pushed to the brink of elimination.

3 days ago in National, Trending

The rise and fall of ‘The Hills’ star Spencer Pratt’s improbable campaign for Los Angeles mayor

He wrote a memoir called "The Guy You Loved to Hate." He's dabbled in rap, releasing a song called "I'm a Celebrity." He started a company selling crystals claimed to have healing properties. But Spencer Pratt was not able to pull off his latest venture — an improbable bid to become mayor of Los Angeles.

3 days ago in World

32,000 people displaced by the Philippine earthquake that killed at least 37

Rescuers searched ruined buildings in the southern Philippines on Tuesday to ensure no one was still trapped a day after one of the strongest earthquakes to hit the country in a half-century killed at least 37 people and displaced more than 32,000.

3 days ago in Lifestyle

Travel skin care 101: Simple tips to follow before, during and after a trip

Massage Envy reports that nearly 45% of Americans plan summer vacations in 2026 which impacts skin care routine, adding that simple tips can help maintain healthy skin before, during, and after travel.

3 days ago in Local, ZZZ App Top Stories

Free summer meals for Buncombe County kids: Dates, locations and how to register

Buncombe County Schools will offer on-site meals, grab-and-go options and mobile lunch stops for anyone 18 and younger

3 days ago in Local, ZZZ App Top Stories

Asheville’s $275.6 million budget heads for final vote tonight

Proposed spending plan includes a property tax rate of 37.84 cents per $100 of assessed value as council prepares for a final vote without additional public comment

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

Escaped Vance County inmates captured in Asheville after nearly weeklong manhunt

Michael Miles Jr. and Lishawn Knott had been on the run since June 3

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

Asheville police investigating three unrelated weekend gunfire incidents

The Asheville Police Department is investigating three different gun discharges that occurred between Friday, June 5 and Saturday, June 6.

4 days ago in Local, ZZZ App Top Stories

Patton Avenue ramp closure triggers bus detours, stop closures in Asheville

ART adjusts routes and stops ahead of Westgate Bridge closure tied to I-26 Connector project

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

Man gets more than a decade in Weaverville armed robbery case

Defendant threatened CVS pharmacy staff with knife during 2025 robbery, prosecutors say

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

Trio arrested after Bent Creek home break-in, BCSO says

Investigators say search warrant at Candler home uncovered stolen property along with meth, marijuana and psilocybin mushrooms

4 days ago in Local, ZZZ App Top Stories

Small earthquake rattles Weaverville area early Monday morning

Earthquake centered about 5 miles east-northeast of Weaverville at shallow depth