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3 hours ago in Local, Outdoors

WNC snow showers to intensify Friday night as temperatures plunge

Up to 4 additional inches possible in the highest Smokies elevations; Asheville could see a dusting

4 hours ago in Local

FAA orders nationwide ground stop after communications outage

Flights halted across the U.S. Friday as air traffic control centers experience communications problems

5 hours ago in Local, Native Advertising

I-26 Connector: Where Asheville drivers can expect delays

Crane work, paving and ramp closures are scheduled Nov. 16-20

6 hours ago in Local

Wildlife officials urge residents to bear-proof homes from winter denning

Officials said it's becoming increasingly common for bears to look to den in residential areas.

9 hours ago in Local, Outdoors

Beaver Lake Bird Sanctuary begins $100K restoration

Crews are replacing 500 feet of aging boardwalk, with parking improvements and new signs planned for spring

10 hours ago in Local

Introducing ‘On This Date in the 828’: A look at past events in WNC

This first article takes a look at what happened in WNC on the date of Nov. 13.

News

1 day ago in Lifestyle

What men need to know after a major update to prostate cancer guidelines

Middle-aged men should undergo regular screening for prostate cancer, the American Cancer Society said Thursday in a major change to its guidelines.

1 day ago in Hello & Good Buys, Lifestyle

An Apple iPad for under $100? And there’s a free gift!

Get a refurb 10" Apple iPad with a protective case, charger, one-year warranty, and a free one-month Surfshark VPN Starter Plan.

1 day ago in Entertainment, Music

Gram Parsons celebrated in song by Emmylou Harris, Elvis Costello on eve of his Rock Hall induction

Joy and sorrow were in harmony at a musical tribute to Gram Parsons, the country-rocker who on Saturday will enter the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame 53 years after his death at age 26.

2 days ago in Entertainment, Music, Trending

The 2027 Coachella lineup is here: Dua Lipa, Tame Impala and SZA to headline

Three acts who are no strangers to Coachella will headline the annual festival in the California desert next April, the organizers announced Wednesday.

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3 weeks ago in Features, Trending

‘Picasso of Pumpkin Carvers’ brings artistry to a Halloween tradition

When fall arrives and leaves start changing color, Mike Valladao, a systems engineer at a cybersecurity company, slips into his alter ego, "Farmer Mike," also known as the "Picasso of Pumpkin Carvers."