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4 days ago in Local, Native Advertising
Crash closes U.S. 70 westbound lanes in Buncombe County
A crash with possible injuries has shut down westbound traffic near Old Lytle Cove Road
4 days ago in Sports
Brewers stun Dodgers with back-to-back homers in 7th inning and ride 6-2 win to 3-0 lead in NLCS
The Milwaukee Brewers hit the second-fewest home runs in baseball during the regular season, even as they topped the majors with 103 wins. Maybe they were saving their biggest swings for the Los Angeles Dodgers.
4 days ago in Lifestyle
How parents can help a scared child enjoy Halloween
Campus Insights Media on behalf of Pennsylvania State University reports on how parents can help scared children enjoy Halloween.
4 days ago in Health & Wellness, Local
Buncombe County blood drive set for Oct. 30
Donors can give blood at Pack Memorial Library in Asheville and receive Halloween-themed treats
5 days ago in Entertainment
Things to do in Asheville and WNC: Oct. 16-18
Explore things to do in Asheville and WNC Oct. 16-18, including fall festivals, the Woolly Worm Festival, Haunted Trail, live music and outdoor activities.
5 days ago in Crime & Safety, Local, Native Advertising
Driver dies in crash on Asheville’s McDowell Street
Police say the driver died at Mission Hospital after Wednesday morning's crash
5 days ago in Lifestyle
When is it too late to get a flu shot?
GoodRx reports it's almost never too late to get a flu shot, as it provides protection even if flu season has started, lasting until May.
5 days ago in Community, Local
Asheville begins $900K review of aging stormwater system
The city's first comprehensive assessment in more than 30 years aims to identify flooding risks and prioritize repairs
Asheville’s $166K landscaping contracts raise spending questions
Council approves two park maintenance contracts after questions about staffing, outsourcing and budget priorities
5 days ago in Entertainment, Local
UNC Asheville to screen locally filmed ‘Gunfighter Paradise’
Emmy-winning filmmaker Jethro Waters returns to campus Oct. 23 for a free screening and Q&A
5 days ago in Entertainment
Kelly Clarkson and a Brooklyn store clashed on social media. Behind it, power dynamics loomed
The conflict from over the weekend, involving a high-priced mechanical bird, is raising more issues than just the quality of customer service. It's also a case study in power dynamics, and the differential that exists between someone with a high profile and those without.
5 days ago in Sports
Freddy Peralta, Liam Hicks lift the Rays to a 3-1 win over the Guardians that evens the ALCS at 1-1
Freddy Peralta threw six innings of four-hit ball, Liam Hicks lined a two-run single after José Ramírez's fielding error and the Tampa Bay Rays beat the Cleveland Guardians 3-1 Tuesday night to even the AL Championship Series at 1-1.
5 days ago in Sports
Jury finds Tyreek Hill liable for 2 battery counts, awards $500,000 to the NFL star’s estranged wife
A Miami jury on Tuesday found Tyreek Hill liable for two counts of battery but not liable for the eight remaining claims made by Lakeeta Vaccaro — ending the high-profile civil trial involving the NFL wide receiver and his estranged wife.
From 86 to 36: Asheville faces big temperature swing
Temperatures could plunge 20 degrees by Saturday, with frost and freezing conditions possible in the mountains Sunday
6 days ago in Business, Community, Local
Asheville City Council unanimously approves Costco
Costco officials say the Enka-area store could open in spring 2028, but traffic and tree preservation remain concerns
6 days ago in Entertainment, Trending
Duane ‘Keffe D’ Davis gets 40 years to life in prison for orchestrating the murder of Tupac Shakur
An aging ex-gang leader was sentenced Tuesday to 40 years to life in prison for orchestrating the 1996 drive-by shooting of rap icon Tupac Shakur near the Las Vegas Strip.
6 days ago in Entertainment
Lena Dunham to bring back ‘Girls’ for a 5-episode run on HBO 10 years after its finale
"Girls," the show that was the voice of its generation — or at least a voice of a generation — is coming back. HBO announced Tuesday that creator and star Lena Dunham and nearly all of the core cast will return for a limited five-episode run a decade after its finale.
6 days ago in National
Cornell suspends fraternity parties, gives state police role in investigating campus assault reports
Cornell University suspended parties at fraternity houses until next year and is giving state police a role in investigating reports of sexual assault on campus in the school's latest response to outrage over its handling of a gang rape allegation.
Surgery confirms pope has lung cancer and he had the lower lobe of his right lung removed
Pope Leo XIV underwent surgery Tuesday that confirmed that he has lung cancer, and doctors removed the lower lobe of his right lung, the Vatican said. The tests confirmed a diagnosis of lung adenocarcinoma, the Vatican said in a medical bulletin after the surgery.
6 days ago in Local
NC attorney general targets gas stations over tax savings
Jeff Jackson launches a program to check whether drivers are getting the savings from North Carolina's suspended gas tax
