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4 days ago in Entertainment
‘Scary Movie’ tops box office, slaying ‘Masters of the Universe’ and adding to low-budget streak
The summer box office is booming — but not because of the usual suspects. After three weeks of indie horror dominance at the box office, the slasher spoof "Scary Movie" topped ticket sales with $55 million over the weekend, according to studio estimates Sunday, easily besting the far-from-mighty "Masters of the Universe."
4 days ago in Sports, Trending
Carolina trails Vegas in the Stanley Cup Final and has a big decision to make for Game 4
A sequence of events in a Stanley Cup Final that has gotten crazier by the minute has put the Carolina Hurricanes at a crossroads. They blew a two-goal lead and lost Game 1, erased a two-goal deficit and won Game 2, and rallied from down four goals in Game 3, only to lose in double overtime on a fluky bounce.
4 days ago in Sports
Spurs-Knicks Game 3 of the NBA Finals is a hot ticket with the potential for a wild scene
Knicks fever has set the stage for Game 3 of the NBA Finals against the San Antonio Spurs to be a must-see event — inside Madison Square Garden and out on the streets and in bars across New York City.
4 days ago in Entertainment, Trending
Tony winners thank voice teachers and babysitters as Broadway crowns ‘Schmigadoon!’
The most infectiously joyous of awards shows, the Tonys often feel like a summer camp reunion — make that a theater camp reunion — except with tuxedoes and gowns replacing the shorts and tees.
4 days ago in Lifestyle, Trending
How to stay safe while traveling during extreme heat
As travelers prepare to set off on summer trips, scorching temperatures lie in wait. Above-average temperatures could be on the books this summer, according to forecasters, and a developing El Nino event could spell out warmer weather later in the year or next summer.
4 days ago in World
A 7.8 magnitude quake in the Philippines kills at least 32, collapses buildings and sparks tsunami
An offshore magnitude 7.8 earthquake hit the southern Philippines on Monday, killing at least 32 people, injuring more than 200 others mostly in ruined buildings and sending a 1-meter (3-foot) tsunami into nearby coasts.
4 days ago in Local, Native Advertising, Outdoors, ZZZ App Top Stories
Asheville weather turns wet: Storms expected nearly every day this week
Forecasters warn of heavy downpours in the mountains as showers and thunderstorms return to Western North Carolina through Friday
4 days ago in Crime & Safety, Local, ZZZ App Top Stories
Asheville police shoot knife-wielding man at Westmont Commons apartment complex
Suspect remains in critical but stable condition after reportedly charging officers with a knife, police say
4 days ago in Entertainment, Local, Sports, ZZZ App Top Stories
Where to watch the 2026 FIFA World Cup in Asheville
The 2026 FIFA World Cup is just around the corner. Read our list of places to watch the World Cup in Asheville this June.
4 days ago in Crime & Safety, Local, Native Advertising, ZZZ App Top Stories
SUV crashes off Monte Vista Road; one person taken away in handcuffs
Emergency crews spent more than an hour clearing the scene near Bascom Lane in Candler Sunday morning
4 days ago in Business, Local, ZZZ App Top Stories
Asheville planners split over rezoning bid tied to Asheville Mall property
Property owner argues urban place zoning has stalled redevelopment, while commissioners point to the city's comprehensive plan
5 days ago in Local, Native Advertising, ZZZ App Top Stories
Study: North Carolina Is 10th worst state for road rage in the U.S.
Researchers found an 88% increase in aggressive-driving and speeding citations
5 days ago in Local, ZZZ App Top Stories
Inside the Asheville nonprofit helping boys unplug and open up
Journeymen Asheville teaches teens emotional awareness, accountability and connection through mentoring programs
6 days ago in Asheville History, Local
Tombstone Tales: Biltmore Estate stone was used to carve this historic Asheville cemetery angel
The Riverside Cemetery monument was carved by English stoneworker Fred Miles from limestone left over from Biltmore Estate’s construction.
6 days ago in Local, Outdoors, ZZZ App Top Stories
French Broad among 71 WNC sites monitored for water safety
Weekly monitoring of mountain rivers aims to help families make informed decisions before swimming, tubing and paddling
6 days ago in Arts & Culture, Entertainment, Lifestyle, Local, Perspectives, ZZZ App Top Stories
‘Backrooms,’ He-Man and ‘Scary Movie’: New movies to see or skip in June 2026
Looking for a new movie to see as summer vacation starts? Check out our reviews of three major releases: the indie horror phenomenon "Backrooms," the silly 80s throwback "Masters of the Universe" and the sixth installment of the long-running parody series "Scary Movie."
6 days ago in Sports
Hurricanes thriving in high-pressure playoff settings as Stanley Cup Final shifts West for Game 3
The Carolina Hurricanes have spent months regrouping quickly after losses and they have proven unshaken by the challenge of playing in hostile arenas or in next-goal-wins extra time.
6 days ago in Sports, Trending
Bears say they are moving forward with Northwest Indiana location for new stadium
The Chicago Bears are looking to build a stadium in Northwest Indiana after a proposal to provide financial incentives for the NFL team to build its new home in Illinois stalled in the state legislature.
6 days ago in Community, Local, ZZZ App Top Stories
Tropical Storm Helene, Asheville featured in Washington, D.C., museum exhibit
The "Museum of Unnatural Disasters" is an exhibit cataloguing the experiences of disaster survivors from across the United States over the last three years, including Tropical Storm Helene. The pop-up will be open in Washington, D.C., through mid-June.
6 days ago in Business, Local, ZZZ App Top Stories
Buncombe TDA proposes $27 million budget, with $18.3 million for marketing
Occupancy tax collections are projected at $23 million for the coming year
