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2 hours ago in Education, Local
A-B Tech student experiment headed to space
An Asheville student's research will launch aboard a SpaceX rocket Tuesday for testing on the International Space Station
4 hours ago in Local, Native Advertising
I-26 Connector work to slow I-240, Patton Avenue traffic
Overnight slow rolls Tuesday could last up to 30 minutes as crews remove an electrical line over Patton Avenue
4 hours ago in Crime & Safety, Local
Pedestrian dies after being hit by SUV in Asheville
A 79-year-old man died Sunday after being struck by an SUV on Old Stone Gate Place. The driver was cited for failure to reduce speed.
4 hours ago in Local
WNC veterans events offer benefits help, resources
Upcoming events in Asheville and Hendersonville will cover survivor benefits, employment assistance and VA home loans
5 hours ago in Business, Community, Housing, Local
Costco isn’t the only big item before Asheville Council
Housing, homelessness prevention and downtown construction support are also on Tuesday's agenda
5 hours ago in Local
Pisgah Legal Services sues NC over legal aid funding
Asheville nonprofit joins lawsuit challenging a state law that redirects millions from civil legal aid
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9 hours ago in Entertainment, Local, Music
PHOTOS: Trombone Shorty brings New Orleans funk to WNC
See photos from Trombone Shorty and Orleans Avenue's high-energy Friday night performance at Sierra Nevada Brewing Co. in Mills River
3 days ago in Entertainment, Music
Linkin Park documentary ‘Unshatter’ tracks band’s emotional return to recording, touring
For years after the death of frontman Chester Bennington, members of Linkin Park weren't sure if the band would — or should — continue to exist. The new documentary "Linkin Park: Unshatter" takes fans inside the uncertainty, grief and creative risk behind their return, including raw footage of early recording sessions, conversations and experimentation that eventually led to Emily Armstrong joining the group.
4 days ago in Lifestyle
Caregivers need to take care of themselves, too
Nearly one in four adults in the United States, or 63 million people, provided care to adults or children with medical conditions or disabilities in 2025, a total that jumped by almost 50% in 10 years, according to a report by the National Alliance for Caregiving and AARP.
4 days ago in Business, Education, Entertainment, Lifestyle, Shop Simply
During Deal Days, you can get lifetime access to ChatGPT, Gemini, Claude, and more for $70
Asheville and WNC readers can explore multiple AI models and image, voice and video tools with 1min.AI’s lifetime plan. The $69.97 offer ends October 11; monthly credit limits apply.
