3 days ago in Health & Wellness, Local, ZZZ App Top Stories

Mission Health compliance under scrutiny at community meeting

Independent monitor and state officials explain complaint process and compliance review at public meeting

3 days ago in Arts & Culture

Going for gold: Oscars 2026 predictions and a printable ballot – 828reviewsNOW

The 98th Academy Awards are almost here. Before Hollywood's biggest night commences, take a look at our predictions for what will win and what should win Oscar gold. Plus, print out a ballot to play alongside our predictions.

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

Report: Black Mountain public safety building may be unsafe

Structural issues, flooding and soil concerns raise questions about continued occupancy

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New books, Old Fort: McDowell County to host literature festival

McDowell County is officially home to its very own book festival. The first ever McDowell Literary Festival will be held on April 25 in Marion, Old Fort and Little Switzerland, just in time for Independent Bookstore Day.

3 days ago in Community, Education, Local, Outdoors, ZZZ App Top Stories

UNC Asheville seeking community feedback on Millennial Campus

As the University of North Carolina Asheville continues to eye development of their Millennial Campus, woodland acreage surrounding the college, a structured public engagement system for community feedback has been announced.

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Pollen season hits Asheville: How to reduce allergy symptoms

Dense forests, mountain valleys and warm weather trap pollen, making spring allergies worse in Asheville and surrounding areas

3 days ago in World

Iranian barrages target Israel and Gulf countries as US warns Iran of ‘most intense day of strikes’

Iran launched new attacks on Tuesday at Israel and Gulf Arab countries as it kept up pressure on the Middle East in a war started by Israel and the United States that has rattled world markets and shows no signs of a letup.

3 days ago in National

In a time of war with Iran, Americans unite in aggravation over sticker shock at the gas pump

It seems a country divided on so many fronts is finding common ground in pain at the pump, where the cost of the Iran war is hitting Americans squarely in the wallet and aggravating people across the political spectrum.

3 days ago in Entertainment

‘Dancing with the Stars’ pro Mark Ballas leaps back to Broadway in ‘Chicago’

Mark Ballas is returning to Broadway in "Chicago" and the "Dancing with the Stars" pro will be reuniting with an old friend. Ballas, playing slippery lawyer Billy Flynn starting April 6, will share the stage with his Roxie, Whitney Leavitt, the "Secret Lives of Mormon Wives" star who was his dancing partner on "Dancing with the Stars" last year.

3 days ago in Sports

Inside the numbers: Shai Gilgeous-Alexander ties Wilt Chamberlain’s 20-point streak record

Wilt Chamberlain has some NBA records that might never get touched, like the 100-point game, 4,000 points in a season and a 50-point-per-game scoring average. And that means that when he does get caught — in any category — it's a big deal.

3 days ago in Health & Wellness, Local, ZZZ App Top Stories

Public invited to weigh in on Mission Health oversight at Asheville meeting

Independent monitor seeks community feedback on HCA operations

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

Nine hurt in Sunday shooting in downtown Asheville, police say

Police say most injuries were minor; person of interest identified in North Lexington Avenue incident

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

$5.8 billion road recovery continues across Western North Carolina

NCDOT has spent $1.4 billion so far, with more than $533 million reimbursed through federal aid

4 days ago in National

Men who brought explosives to NYC protest cited Islamic State as inspiration, complaint says

Two men who brought explosives to a far-right protest outside New York City's mayoral mansion said they were inspired by the Islamic State extremist group, a court complaint said.

4 days ago in Sports

Tatis’ grand slam, 6 RBIs leads Dominican Republic over Israel 10-and into WBC quarterfinals

Fernando Tatis hit a grand slam and drove in six runs, and the Dominican Republic clinched a spot in the World Baseball Classic quarterfinals with a 10-1 win over Israel on Monday in Miami.

4 days ago in Sports

Kenneth Walker joins Mahomes in KC and Malik Willis starts QB reset in Miami, AP sources say

Super Bowl MVP Kenneth Walker III is the new running back for Patrick Mahomes in Kansas City, Miami settled on Malik Willis for a reset at quarterback and receiver Mike Evans is leaving Tampa Bay after 12 years.

4 days ago in Entertainment

Multiple gunshots fired near Rihanna’s LA home and a woman is taken into custody

Los Angeles police took a woman into custody after she fired gunshots outside Rihanna 's gated home, according to authorities and news reports on Monday.

4 days ago in National

Uber’s women-only option goes nationwide in the US

Uber launched a feature Monday to allow both women riders and drivers across the U.S. to be matched with other women for trips, expanding a pilot program aimed at addressing concerns about the safety of its ride-hailing platform.

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

No injuries after shot fired at Buncombe County Detention Facility

Officials say detainee accessed firearm inside police vehicle before firing one round

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

Man found dead near Elk Mountain Scenic Highway identified

Buncombe County Sheriff's Office says suspect died of self-inflicted gunshot wound during standoff