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

Earth Day 2026 in Asheville and WNC: How locals can mark the day

From community efforts to simple ways to give back at home, here’s how Asheville and Western North Carolina can celebrate Earth Day on April 22.

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

Strangeville: Why Burnsville, NC was named for a sea captain who never visited

Burnsville’s town square honors War of 1812 hero Otway Burns, the coastal sea captain whose support for western North Carolina helped earn him a mountain town bearing his name.

1 week ago in Crime & Safety, Local, ZZZ App Top Stories

Asheville Fire launches volunteer emergency response team shaped by lessons from Helene

Shaped by lessons from Helene and other disasters, Asheville Fire’s new CERT program focuses on preparedness and neighbor-to-neighbor support.

1 week ago in Arts & Culture, Community, Lifestyle, Local, On The Town, Photo, ZZZ App Top Stories

Purple team triumphs, $20K raised at colorful Goodwill fashion show

The 10th annual Color Me Asheville fashion show took to the stage at the Orange Peel last night. The Goodwill event, which coincides with the 100th anniversary of Goodwill Industries of Northwest North Carolina, raised over $20,000 for Bounty & Soul, a local food-based nonprofit.

1 week ago in Local, ZZZ App Top Stories

Howard Gap Road reopens as Henderson County fire reaches 80% containment

Officials say no homes were damaged, but fire risk remains high as burn ban stays in place.

1 week ago in Health & Wellness, Local, Native Advertising, ZZZ App Top Stories

4 common workout myths that keep people from starting

Misconceptions about fitness often stop people before they begin. Here’s what to know as spring brings more chances to get moving in Western North Carolina.

1 week ago in Community, Crime & Safety, Local, ZZZ App Top Stories

4 bicycle thieves nabbed after nearly $50K in losses reported

According to APD, drone technology supported the arrest of Dakota Edward M Kudlacik, 30, Victor Shane Slack, 55, Tyler Dane Sherrill, 42, and Marc Robert Irvine, 51.

2 weeks ago in Arts & Culture, Community, Entertainment, Lifestyle, Local, On The Town, ZZZ App Top Stories

Comedian Candice Guardino bringing ‘Italian Bred’ stories, songs to Wortham Center

Comedian Candice Guardino is coming to the Wortham Center for the Performing Arts this weekend with "Italian Bred," her one-woman, multi-character show.

2 weeks ago in Business, Local, Native Advertising, ZZZ App Top Stories

Metal vs. shingles: Roofing choice comes down to long-term value

Durability, energy efficiency and lower maintenance costs drive homeowner interest

2 weeks ago in Community, Local, Outdoors, ZZZ App Top Stories

Planning a Blue Ridge Parkway trip? Two visitor centers reopen this weekend

The National Park Service announced that the Craggy Gardens Visitor Center at milepost 364 and the Waterrock Knob Visitor Center at milepost 451.2 will open today, April 17.

2 weeks ago in Local, ZZZ App Top Stories

Buncombe County budget increase tops 15 percent

Proposed FY 2027 plan includes $4.4M in new jobs, $5M+ in health claims and expanded infrastructure spending

2 weeks ago in Community, Local, ZZZ App Top Stories

Trains return to Old Fort Loops for first time since Helene damage

Norfolk Southern restores key Western North Carolina rail line after months of repairs following Tropical Storm Helene

2 weeks ago in Community, Lifestyle, Local, On The Town, ZZZ App Top Stories

Lookin’ butter-fly: Renovated farmyard unveiled at WNC Nature Center

Mayor Esther Manheimer, Asheville City Council members and Western North Carolina Nature Center staff participated in a ribbon cutting today for the Gateway to the Southern Appalachians exhibit, a renovated entrance, gift shop and farmyard with a brand-new butterfly garden experience. 

2 weeks ago in Sports

Luka Dončić and Cade Cunningham are eligible for NBA awards after successful appeals of 65-game rule

The Los Angeles Lakers ' Luka Dončić and Detroit Pistons ' Cade Cunningham will be eligible for awards such as MVP and All-NBA this season despite falling short of the 65-game minimum, the league and the National Basketball Players Association said Thursday.

2 weeks ago in National, Trending

Severe storms continue to produce heavy rain, lightning and flooding across parts of US

Storms barreling across the heart of the United States continued to threaten rain and pose flooding risks Thursday after causing at least one death when a man apparently was struck by lightning in Wisconsin.

2 weeks ago in World

Trump says Israel and Lebanon have agreed to a 10-day ceasefire

Israel and Lebanon have agreed to a 10-day ceasefire, President Donald Trump announced Thursday, two days after the countries held their first direct diplomatic talks in decades in Washington.

2 weeks ago in National, Trending

Tiger Woods’ lawyer vows to fight subpoena for prescription records in DUI case

Tiger Woods ' attorney intends to fight an attempt by prosecutors to subpoena the golfer's prescription drug records following his arrest last month in Florida on suspicion of driving under the influence.

2 weeks ago in Entertainment, Music

Anitta, like you’ve never heard her before. The Brazilian superstar talks new album, ‘SNL’ and God

By MARIA SHERMAN AP Music Writer NEW YORK (AP) — The lights are low in Studio 8H. All eyes —…

2 weeks ago in Entertainment

Christopher Nolan brings ‘The Odyssey’ to CinemaCon; Steven Spielberg previews ‘Disclosure Day’

Christopher Nolan gave theater owners a thrilling glimpse of "The Odyssey" on Wednesday evening at CinemaCon in Las Vegas. His adaptation of Homer's epic starring Matt Damon as Odysseus is one of the most hotly anticipated of the year, arriving in theaters on July 17.

2 weeks ago in Sports, Trending

FIFA president Infantino says Iran will participate in World Cup ‘for sure’ despite war

FIFA President Gianni Infantino said Wednesday that Iran will participate in the World Cup "for sure" despite its war with the United States.