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Leaked NPS records flag WNC park signs for review
Records identify exhibits at Great Smoky Mountains National Park, Blue Ridge Parkway and Carl Sandburg Home
1 week ago in Lifestyle
3-year college degrees grow more popular in the US, saving time and cash. But critics aren’t sold
Condensed college programs have exploded in popularity. As of this spring, 26 U.S. states have a college that offers at least one reduced-credit, three-year bachelor's, according to the nonprofit research group RAND. Advocates say these programs are a solution to the college affordability crisis and a godsend for non-traditional students.
1 week ago in Entertainment, Trending
What to know about the first week of a trial in the 1996 killing of Tupac Shakur
In the first week of testimony at the trial of a man accused of orchestrating the killing of Tupac Shakur, the night of Sept. 7, 1996, has been run and rerun many times — through police who were at the scene, through the people near the hip-hop superstar, and through the recorded words of the suspect, Duane "Keffe D" Davis.
1 week ago in Sports
Gauff beats Pegula for 2nd Cincinnati Open title; France’s Fils beats American Tiafoe in men’s final
Coco Gauff defeated fellow American Jessica Pegula, 6-2, 6-4, to capture her second women's Cincinnati Open title on Sunday, and Arthur Fils of France defeated American Frances Tiafoe 6-3, 1-6, 6-0, in the men's final for his first Masters 1000 title.
1 week ago in Sports
Klay Thompson joins Heat, set to team up alongside newly acquired Giannis Antetokounmpo
Klay Thompson has signed his deal with the Miami Heat, who waited patiently for weeks to see if they would get the chance to add the sharpshooter to their reworked roster.
1 week ago in Sports
Yordan Alvarez’s Triple Crown bid will have to survive a major challenge from the AL East
As the season winds down, Houston slugger Yordan Alvarez will have to worry about two sets of spoilers. The first is the more traditional type — teams that will try to beat the Astros in key games and deny them a spot in the postseason. The other includes individual spoilers — players who could prevent Alvarez from making history as baseball's next Triple Crown winner.
1 week ago in Entertainment, Trending
‘Spider-Man’ tops box office in fourth weekend; ‘The Odyssey’ becomes Nolan’s highest-grossing film
"Spider-Man: Brand New Day" fought off a slew of newcomers, including a comedy, a horror franchise, a Jason Statham action movie and a family pic, to maintain its first-place spot at the box office in its fourth weekend in theaters. "The Odyssey" also became Christopher Nolan's highest grossing movie ever, both domestically and internationally.
1 week ago in Local
Asheville gets ready for G20 meetings as world finance leaders head to WNC
The Aug. 29-Sept. 1 gathering is expected to draw about 500 visitors and put Asheville's Helene recovery on the international stage
1 week ago in Local, Metal Roofing & Siding Expert, Native Advertising
Planning a fall roofing project in Western North Carolina? Why August is the time to start
Late summer gives Asheville-area homeowners and contractors time to make key decisions about metal roofing systems, colors, materials and project logistics before fall arrives.
Bigger ADUs, more duplexes? Asheville considers zoning changes
Three proposals before council Tuesday could change where duplexes are allowed, how large ADUs can be and how much parking development must provide
Earthquakes recorded near Canton, Weaverville
The magnitude 2.0 earthquakes were reported about 25 hours apart, according to the USGS
2 weeks ago in Arts & Culture, Community, Entertainment, Lifestyle, Local, On The Town
5 best films at the 2026 Asheville Film Festival
The 2nd annual Asheville Film Festival ran from Aug. 21-23, 2026, at the Masonic Temple in downtown Asheville. Read a review of our favorite festival films below.
2 weeks ago in Health & Wellness, Local
Black Mountain health center gets $480K state grant
State grant will help renovate an 8,740-square-foot building for primary, behavioral health, dental and pharmacy services
2 weeks ago in Local, Native Advertising
I-40 ramp closures planned at Old Fort
Exits 72 and 73 will close one at a time Sunday evening for paving and striping
2 weeks ago in Community, Local
Asheville Regional Airport president wins leadership award after Tropical Storm Helene
Lew Bleiweis, president and CEO of Asheville Regional Airport, has been recognized for distinguished service after over 25 years as an accredited airport executive, including during Tropical Storm Helene.
2 weeks ago in Local
Buncombe County 2026 tax bills are in the mail
Most property owners will receive 2026 tax bills soon. Here’s when payments are due, how to appeal and where to get help
2 weeks ago in Asheville History
Tombstone Tales: WNC soldier’s death tells another story of World War I
Horace G. Presley never saw a World War I battlefield. His death months after serving at an Army camp devastated by influenza reflects a question Americans faced at the time: What did it mean to die for your country?
828 scoreboard: Storms shake up Week 1 of high school football
Asheville area games kick off as thunderstorms force dozens of schedule changes
2 weeks ago in Asheville History, Community, Local, On The Town
Mountaineer Inn submitted for National Register of Historic Places consideration
The Preservation Society of Asheville & Buncombe County has mailed in a Study List application for the Mountaineer Inn's inclusion on the National Register of Historic Places. The application is the first step for properties under consideration for the list.
2 weeks ago in Local, Native Advertising
Flood advisory in effect as torrential rains hit Asheville
The National Weather Service Greenville-Spartanburg office has issued a flood advisory warning until 9:30 p.m. this evening due to heavy rainfall in south central Buncombe County.
