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4 hours ago in Sports, Trending
Serena Williams draws 20-year-old Maya Joint in first Wimbledon singles match in 4 years
Serena Williams will face an opponent less than half her age when she plays 20-year-old Maya Joint in the first round at Wimbledon for her first singles match in nearly four years.
2 days ago in Lifestyle, Trending
When a rip current sucks you out to sea, try not to panic
To someone who is getting sucked out to sea by a rip current, "Don't panic!" may be difficult to heed, even if that's exactly what you should do. But lifeguards say to not only relax but flip over and float out of the danger.
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1 hour ago in Business, Custom Jewelry & Care Expert, Local, Native Advertising
Heat, sweat and sunscreen: How summer weather can harm jewelry
Routine maintenance and professional cleanings can help protect engagement rings, bracelets and other frequently worn pieces
Apartment project could reshape Swannanoa River Road in Asheville
Three-phase, 549-unit development near Britt Drive includes podium parking structures, new stormwater infrastructure, 22% open space and a $75 million buildout
2 hours ago in Local
Alexander, Leicester areas hit by power outages
Officials say fallen trees and limbs caused damage to electrical infrastructure
6 hours ago in Local, Native Advertising, Outdoors
Storms return to Asheville this weekend; hotter weather expected next week
Asheville faces daily chances for afternoon storms as temperatures climb into the upper 80s and heat intensifies next week
17 hours ago in Community, Crime & Safety, Lifestyle, Local
Asheville officials warn charity bike ride could impact Friday traffic
Carolina Brotherhood, a nonprofit organization that offers financial and emotional support to the families of killed or wounded North Carolina and South Carolina emergency responders, will pass through Buncombe County tomorrow on their annual charity bike ride.
20 hours ago in Business, Community, Crime & Safety, Local
Underground equipment malfunction causes outage for 100s in downtown Asheville
A power outage hit downtown Asheville around 4:08 p.m. this afternoon. Duke Energy reports that power will be restored within the next two hours, but some could be without power overnight.
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17 hours ago in Community, Crime & Safety, Lifestyle, Local
Asheville officials warn charity bike ride could impact Friday traffic
Carolina Brotherhood, a nonprofit organization that offers financial and emotional support to the families of killed or wounded North Carolina and South Carolina emergency responders, will pass through Buncombe County tomorrow on their annual charity bike ride.
1 day ago in Entertainment, Music
Usher says tour with Chris Brown is about more than 2 stars. He makes the case for R&B in stadiums
As Usher prepares to launch a stadium tour with Chris Brown, he says the criticism and legal troubles surrounding the singer never factored into his decision to embark on the tour.
2 days ago in Lifestyle, Trending
When a rip current sucks you out to sea, try not to panic
To someone who is getting sucked out to sea by a rip current, "Don't panic!" may be difficult to heed, even if that's exactly what you should do. But lifeguards say to not only relax but flip over and float out of the danger.
3 days ago in Community, Lifestyle, Local, On The Town
Temporary skating rink to be built in downtown Asheville for $682,000
During the Asheville City Council meeting tonight, a temporary skating rink was approved for construction in a $682,157 contract with B. Allen Construction, Inc. The temporary rink will be built on Asheland Avenue in downtown Asheville.
