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Trump in Davos speech says he won’t use force to acquire Greenland

President Donald Trump insisted he won't use force to acquire Greenland in a speech at the World Economic Forum, where he said that the U.S. is booming but Europe is "not heading in the right direction."

5 days ago in Local, Native Advertising, Outdoors, ZZZ App Top Stories

Asheville winter storm prep: Tips for home, car and pets

Freezing rain, sleet and snow could create dangerous conditions across the mountains

5 days ago in Local, Native Advertising, Outdoors, ZZZ App Top Stories

Winter storm watch likely for Asheville area

Accumulating snow and ice expected in Western North Carolina from Friday night through Sunday

The Buncombe County Board of Elections rejected challenges against Asheville City Council candidate Antoinette Mosley, seen here, and Republican sheriff candidate Victor “Vic” Morman, allowing them to remain on the ballot.

6 days ago in Local, Politics, ZZZ App Top Stories

Buncombe elections board rejects two candidate challenges

Panel clears Victor Morman and Antoinette Mosley to remain on March primary ballot

6 days ago in Crime & Safety, Food & Drink, Local, Pets, ZZZ App Top Stories

In case of power outage, make a food plan before the winter storm

This weekend, a major winter storm is forecast to hit the Asheville area. With power outages in play, get ahead of the snow by preparing a practical food plan.

6 days ago in Business, Food & Drink, Lifestyle, Local, On The Town, ZZZ App Top Stories

Asheville Restaurant Week returns with a double helping of deals

Asheville Restaurant Week is an annual, week-long celebration of Asheville cuisine featuring special menus and offers from over 50 participating restaurants. This year, Asheville Restaurant Week will be held twice, from Jan. 20-26 and Feb. 17-23.

6 days ago in Community, Local, Obituaries, ZZZ App Top Stories

H.K. Edgerton, Confederate activist and former NAACP leader, dies at 77

Harold Kenneth "H.K." Edgerton, former president of the Asheville branch of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP) and a vocal advocate for the preservation of Confederate history, has passed away at the age of 77. 

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention The child’s cheek shows the characteristic rash associated with measles.

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

New measles case confirmed in Asheville area

Buncombe County health officials urge residents to call before seeking care; exposure linked to Food Lion and Mission Hospital

6 days ago in National

The US political climate spurs efforts to reclaim the MLK holiday

As communities across the country on Monday hosted parades, panels and service projects for the 40th federal observation of Martin Luther King Jr. Day, the political climate for some is more fraught with tensions than festive with reflection on the slain Black American civil rights icon's legacy.

6 days ago in Sports

Catcher J.T. Realmuto and Philadelphia Phillies finalize $45 million, 3-year contract

Catcher J.T. Realmuto and the Philadelphia Phillies finalized their $45 million, three-year contract on Tuesday. Realmuto gets salaries of $15 million in each of the next three seasons and can earn a maximum $5 million annually in award bonuses.

6 days ago in Sports

Sinner’s bid for Australian Open three-peat begins with anticlimactic win

Two sets and just over an hour of tennis wasn't what Jannik Sinner wanted at Rod Laver Arena for the start of his bid for an Australian Open three-peat.

6 days ago in Entertainment

Channing Tatum to bring his dancing, ab-heavy ‘Magic Mike Live’ to New York City

Channing Tatum is bringing the stage spin-off of his wildly successful "Magic Mike" film franchise to New York City, promising to "turn up the gas" on a show that already generates plenty of heat.

6 days ago in Sports, Trending

Indiana completes undefeated season and wins first national title, beating Miami 27-21 in CFP final

Fernando Mendoza lowered his pads into a defender, spun in a full circle, used his hand to keep his balance, then launched himself horizontally and reached the ball over the goal line — an Indiana touchdown and a ready-made poster pic for a title run straight from the movies.

6 days ago in Entertainment, Trending

Valentino, designer whose gowns made royals and movie stars feel beautiful, dies at 93

Valentino Garavani, the jet-set Italian designer whose high-glamour gowns — often in his trademark shade of "Valentino red" — were fashion show staples for nearly half a century, died Monday. He was 93.

National Weather Service Winter Storm graphic

6 days ago in Local, Native Advertising, Outdoors, ZZZ App Top Stories

High-impact winter storm increasingly likely for Asheville area

Forecast confidence is increasing, but uncertainty remains over snow, ice or a mix

6 days ago in Local, ZZZ App Top Stories

TSA equipment issues resolved at Asheville Regional Airport

All security lanes reopened after long waits delayed travelers Monday

Northern lights seen in the Alexander area on Nov. 12, 2025.

7 days ago in Local, Outdoors, ZZZ App Top Stories

Northern lights may be visible in Asheville area tonight

NOAA issues severe geomagnetic storm watch as powerful solar eruption reaches Earth

Hundreds of people across Asheville and Buncombe County gathered Monday to honor the life and legacy of the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr., taking part in a full day of events that included prayer, worship and a peace march, despite frigid winter conditions.

7 days ago in Community, Local, ZZZ App Top Stories

PHOTOS: Asheville honors MLK Jr. with prayer, march and rally

Hundreds brave cold temperatures for annual celebration of civil rights leader’s legacy

FILE - Wearing a beaded bolo around a pin that says "United States Senate," Sen. Thom Tillis, R-N.C., listens to thanks from members of the Lumbee Tribe of North Carolina, after the passage of a bill granting the tribe with federal recognition, on Capitol Hill, in Washington, Dec. 17, 2025. (AP Photo/Jacquelyn Martin, File)

7 days ago in Local, Politics, ZZZ App Top Stories

Sen. Thom Tillis takes on the White House, but not Trump

WASHINGTON (AP) — Sen. Thom Tillis isn’t holding back during his final year in Washington. “I’m sick of stupid,” the…

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2 days ago in Arts & Culture, Entertainment, Lifestyle, Local, Perspectives

Zombie movie ’28 Years Later: The Bone Temple’ has braaaains – 828reviewsNOW

Following Danny Boyle and Alex Garland's return to the "28 Days Later" franchise last summer, director Nia DaCosta brings her own gruesome, meditative take to the zombie series with "28 Years Later: The Bone Temple." Read our review for more.

3 days ago in Arts & Culture, Entertainment, Lifestyle, Local, Perspectives

Surprises, snubs and ‘Sinners’: Unpacking the 2026 Oscar nominations

The nominees for the 98th Academy Awards were presented Thursday morning by Danielle Brooks and Warren Wilson College alum Lewis Pullman, kicking off the race to Oscar gold this March. Read our breakdown of the surprises and snubs from the announcement.

3 days ago in Arts & Culture, Community, Entertainment, Food & Drink, Lifestyle, Local, On The Town

Cult leader: How Cagney Larkin built a community for cult horror fans

Asheville Pizza & Brewing Company has been a reliable locale for grabbing a beer, seeing a movie and eating a gigantic slice of pizza for years. Since October 2025, Cagney Larkin has made the theater the go-to spot for a good scare, too.

3 days ago in Entertainment

Review confirms journalist Hunter S. Thompson’s 2005 death was a suicide

A review of the 2005 shooting death of journalist Hunter S. Thompson has confirmed authorities' original finding that his death was a suicide, Colorado investigators said Friday.

3 days ago in Entertainment, Trending

TikTok finalizes a deal to form a new American entity

TikTok has finalized a deal to create a new American entity, avoiding the looming threat of a ban in the United States that has been in discussion for years on the platform now used by more than 200 million Americans.