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2 weeks ago in Sports
The Dodgers shattered MLB’s spending record at $515 million in 2025, 7 times the lowest payroll
The Dodgers shattered Major League Baseball's spending record with a combined $515 million in payroll and luxury tax last year en route to their second straight World Series title, according to final figures compiled by the commissioner's office, and Los Angeles is projected for the highest total again in 2026.
2 weeks ago in Local, ZZZ App Top Stories
Asheville narrows $30M budget gap to $10.5M ahead of final proposal
Officials weigh spending cuts and possible property tax increases ahead of May budget release
2 weeks ago in Business, Community, Local, On The Town, ZZZ App Top Stories
Vortex employees allege owners fired 9 staff without 2 weeks pay
After announcing their closure this week, Vortex Doughnuts has come under fire after employees claimed that owners had shuttered the business without paying nine employees for the previous two weeks.
2 weeks ago in Food & Drink, Local, ZZZ App Top Stories
Fork & Dagger: Zambra Tapas still sets the standard after two decades
Since 2001, the Spanish-inspired restaurant has blended local ingredients, bold small plates and a timeless atmosphere
2 weeks ago in Arts & Culture, Food & Drink, Local, Music, Outdoors, ZZZ App Top Stories
Things to do in Asheville and WNC: April 17–19
Top picks, local favorites and ways to make the most of your weekend across the 828.
2 weeks ago in Business, Local, ZZZ App Top Stories
Asheville’s Vortex Doughnuts closes permanently
Popular shop shutters suddenly after equipment issue; unanswered questions remain
2 weeks ago in Local, Sports, ZZZ App Top Stories
Asheville City Soccer Club changes coaches after historic run
Reynolds takes over as Wells moves upstairs to guide club’s future
2 weeks ago in Arts & Culture, Business, Community, Lifestyle, Local, On The Town, ZZZ App Top Stories
Small Asheville vendors support each other with collaborative market
For many small vendors in Western North Carolina, supporting each other is as important as selling their wares. That is certainly the case for Traci Simpson, the founder of Read Me Unconditionally and the organizer behind the Buy Good, Do Good Market.
2 weeks ago in Ask The Expert, Native Advertising, Restoration & Clean Up Service Expert
Spring cleaning and air quality: Why your ducts matter more than you think
With warm weather here and summer just around the corner, spring is the perfect time to clean your HVAC system before the heat and humidity intensify
2 weeks ago in Crime & Safety, Local, ZZZ App Top Stories
Asheville delays vote on surveillance funding amid public concerns
Council sends federal grant proposal to committee for deeper review, community input
2 weeks ago in Crime & Safety, Local, ZZZ App Top Stories
2 juveniles arrested after gun, ammunition found at Buncombe school
Deputies say loaded handgun discovered at T.C. Roberson; no injuries, no ongoing threat
2 weeks ago in Local, Sports, ZZZ App Top Stories
Asheville approves renaming of McCormick Field to HomeTrust Park
Deal links naming rights revenue to stadium upgrades and long-term lease with Tourists
2 weeks ago in Crime & Safety, Local, ZZZ App Top Stories
Beneath the Blue Ridge: Who was Virginia Olson? Remembering the Asheville student
Before she became the subject of a cold case, Virginia Olson was a young woman building a life in Asheville. This installment looks at who she was and how she was remembered.
2 weeks ago in Community, Local, Politics, ZZZ App Top Stories
‘Pro-democracy’ protesters: Meet the Black Mountain ‘Monday Group’
The "Monday Group" is a weekly meeting of "pro-democracy protesters," founded by a small collective of Black Mountain residents in the days after the reelection of President Donald Trump. While the group does not have a name outside of their weekday affiliation, many members share the convictions of pro-democracy nonprofits like Indivisible AVL.
2 weeks ago in Local, Native Advertising, ZZZ App Top Stories
These Asheville roads see the most crashes
A closer look at Buncombe County traffic dangers and North Carolina’s fatal crash risk
2 weeks ago in Education, Local, ZZZ App Top Stories
Asheville school board weighs facilities costs, policy issues in work session
Members review facilities needs, consider fencing contract and support for bus safety ordinance
2 weeks ago in Local, Native Advertising, Outdoors, ZZZ App Top Stories
Asheville area braces for near-record April heat
Temperatures 20 degrees above normal expected before sharp cooldown and possible frost early next week
2 weeks ago in Entertainment
Tom Holland says new ‘Spider-Man’ is the most emotional, most mature, yet
Tom Holland's Peter Parker is dealing with the reality of making his friends forget his identity in the upcoming "Spider-Man" movie.
2 weeks ago in Sports
Dallas Wings select Azzi Fudd of UConn No. 1 in WNBA draft with a $500,000 payday waiting
Azzi Fudd is on her way to Dallas as the No. 1 pick in the WNBA draft with a $500,000 payday waiting for the former UConn star. A record-setting six UCLA players followed her into the league.
2 weeks ago in World
Trump says US military has blockaded Iranian ports to pressure Tehran
U.S. President Donald Trump said Monday that the American military had begun a blockade of Iranian ports as part of his effort to force Tehran to open the Strait of Hormuz and accept a deal to end the war that has raged for more than six weeks.
