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

Drink safely this holiday season

Alcohol may play a role in holiday celebrations. Through responsible and safe behavior, the holidays can remain merry. Here are some tips to avoid getting tipsy this holiday season.

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

Late Night Asheville event to transform downtown into winter wonderland

Next week, shops across downtown Asheville will stay open late and welcome the community in for an evening of winter celebration. The event, Late Night Asheville, will run from 6-9 p.m., Friday, Dec. 12.

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

Controlled burn near Asheville’s Aston Park postponed

Temporary closures expected when burn is rescheduled; fire crews will monitor habitat recovery afterward

1 week ago in Education, Local, Sports, ZZZ App Top Stories

UNC Asheville hoops teams set for back-to-back home games

Bulldogs men host UNCG on Tuesday; women face South Carolina State on Wednesday in Education Day matchup

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

Buncombe County man gets up to 23 years for child sexual exploitation

Judge orders 15-23 years in prison after guilty plea to exploitation, servitude charges

1 week ago in National

Luigi Mangione due in court as fight continues over evidence in UnitedHealthcare CEO killing case

Luigi Mangione is due back in court on Tuesday for the second day of a hearing in his bid to bar New York prosecutors from using evidence that they say links him to last year's killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson.

1 week ago in National

Northeast prepares for first major snowstorm of season

The Northeast was getting ready Tuesday for its first major snowstorm of the season, just as the Midwest began to escape snow and ice that snarled travel after the Thanksgiving holiday.

1 week ago in Sports

Mets agree to contract with free agent reliever Devin Williams, AP source says

Free agent reliever Devin Williams has agreed to a contract with the New York Mets, a person familiar with the negotiations told The Associated Press on Monday night.

1 week ago in Entertainment

‘One Battle After Another’ and Jafar Panahi win big at Gotham Awards

Paul Thomas Anderson's "One Battle After Another" was crowned best feature film and the dissident Iranian director Jafar Panahi won three awards Monday at the 35th annual Gotham Awards, a starry kickoff to the film industry's awards season.

1 week ago in Entertainment

Prada finalizes purchase of fashion rival Versace for $1.4 billion, launching new era

The Prada Group closed the purchase of Milan fashion rival Versace in a $1.375 billion cash deal that puts the fashion house known for its sexy silhouettes under the same roof as Prada's "ugly chic" aesthetic and Miu Miu's youth-driven appeal.

1 week ago in Sports

Kiffin laments circumstances of his Ole Miss exit, but says he couldn’t pass up LSU

Lane Kiffin called his past six years at Ole Miss "the best six years" of his life, and then tried to explain why he felt compelled to leave Oxford, Mississippi, behind and take over an LSU football program that he's always admired from afar.

1 week ago in Sports

Drake Maye passes for 2 TDs, Patriots become 1st team to 11 wins, defeating Giants 33-15

Led by Drake Maye and Marcus Jones, the New England Patriots became the first NFL team to reach 11 wins this season. They also left no doubt about the gulf between them and the New York Giants at the moment.

1 week ago in Entertainment, Music

Apple Replay is here. What’s the No. 1 song on Apple Music’s 2025 songs chart?

It arrived in 2024. And it never left. Rosé and Bruno Mars' massively popular, Grammy-nominated "APT." topped Apple Music's global song chart in 2025 as the giant music streamer released year-end lists Tuesday and provided listeners with data on their own most listened-to tunes.

1 week ago in World

Former Honduras President Hernández freed after Trump pardon

Former Honduras President Juan Orlando Hernández, sentenced last year to 45 years in prison for his role in helping drug traffickers move hundreds of tons of cocaine to the United States, was released from prison following a pardon from President Donald Trump, his wife announced Tuesday.

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

Former Navy intelligence officer announces bid for Buncombe County sheriff

Gary Parris emphasizes experience, community ties, and accessibility in campaign launch

1 week ago in Local, ZZZ App Top Stories

Two crashes snarl traffic on Sweeten Creek Road in Asheville

Morning commute slows after two wrecks back up traffic near Arden, Asheville, NCDOT officials say

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

Historic Churches of WNC: St. Mary’s Episcopal

Inside the history of a rural church whose sanctuary holds three of the most influential frescoes in Western North Carolina.

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

School delays in the Asheville area

Several school districts in Western North Carolina have opted for delays because of hazardous weather and travel conditions

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

APD detectives add 1st degree rape to murder suspect’s charges

Following the arrest of Douglas Michael Stroupe, 32, for the murder of Jennifer Rose Gerard and assault of another man on Nov. 20, Asheville Police Department detectives have added a 1st degree rape count to Stroupe's charges.

1 week ago in Lifestyle

Can your dog eat Christmas dinner? The holiday foods pets can and can’t have

Spot & Tango reports on safe holiday foods for dogs, warning against harmful items and how to include pets in festive celebrations responsibly.