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.

6 days ago in Sports

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

The Hoosiers toppled Miami 27-21.

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

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

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

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

1 week 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…

1 week ago in Local, Politics, ZZZ App Top Stories

Buncombe County elections board to hear candidate challenges

Eligibility disputes involve Asheville City Council candidate Antanette Mosley and sheriff hopeful Victor Morman

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‘I Have a Dream’: Read Martin Luther King Jr.’s iconic speech

On Aug. 28, 1963, Martin Luther King Jr. delivered what would become one of the most famous speeches in American history. "I Have a Dream," King's address to the 200,000–300,000 attendees of The March on Washington, remains a signature rallying cry for civil rights over 60 years later.

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Dam repairs keep Lake Lure 15 feet low through winter

Town plans shoreline cleanup, marina rebuild and spring reopening

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Arctic air grips Asheville area; winter storm possible by weekend

Wind chills plunge below zero at high elevations as models signal growing storm threat

1 week ago in Sports

Rams shake off wild, late TD pass by Caleb Williams, beat Bears 20-17 in OT to reach NFC title game

Matthew Stafford and the Los Angeles Rams survived an incredible throw by Caleb Williams that forced overtime, beating the Chicago Bears 20-17 to advance to the NFC championship game.

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People at Work: Asheville woman balances work and adventure

Lily Korpella leads intake at Asheville Humane Thrift Store while pursuing her love of nature, family and scuba diving

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Morning crash causes delays on I-40 near Asheville

Two of three eastbound lanes closed near Smoky Park Highway

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MLK Day roundup: Observances in the WNC area

Martin Luther King Jr. Day will be observed nationwide on Monday, Jan. 19. Several festivities have been planned around the Asheville area to mark the holiday.

1 week ago in Asheville History, Local, Native Advertising, ZZZ App Top Stories

Strangeville: West Asheville’s horned lizard in a liquor jar mystery

A horned lizard in a West Asheville liquor jar sparked an Asheville mystery in 1928.

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Hikes of WNC: South Slope Mural Trail

Sometimes you don't want to travel too far for a good hike. Fortunately, downtown Asheville is home to a two mile urban trail, the South Slope Mural Trail, home to many local businesses covered with interesting artwork. It's like taking a hike and visiting an art gallery at the same time!

1 week ago in Local, Outdoors, Pets, ZZZ App Top Stories

Asheville area residents urged to help protect animals during cold snap

Tips include bringing pets indoors and reporting animals left without shelter

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Tombstone Tales: Mary McDowell and the railroad disaster that shocked Asheville

She was a single line in an 1887 headline after a deadly railroad wreck. Today, Mary McDowell’s story survives in a stone in Riverside Cemetery and in the tragedy that stunned Asheville.

1 week ago in Arts & Culture, Entertainment, Lifestyle, Local, Perspectives, ZZZ App Top Stories

‘The Rip’ is the rare Ben Affleck and Matt Damon movie to skip – 828reviewsNOW

"The Rip," a new action crime thriller starring Matt Damon and Ben Affleck, was released on Netflix on Friday, Jan. 16. Read our review.