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6 hours ago in National, Trending
Route 66, a quintessential American road trip heavy on kitsch and history, turns 100
Route 66 marks its 100th anniversary this year. Despite losing its status decades ago as one of the nation's main arteries, people from around the world still flock to it to take perhaps the quintessential American road trip and soak in its neon lights, kitschy motels and attractions, and culinary offerings.
1 day ago in Entertainment, Trending
UK government blocks rapper Ye from entering Britain to headline festival
The rapper formerly known as Kanye West has been barred from entering the U.K., where he was scheduled to perform at the Wireless Festival in July. It came after government officials condemned Ye's history of antisemitic remarks. The festival's organizers confirmed the ban and said the entire three-day festival was being canceled as a result.
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Crews work to contain Looking Glass Fire in Pisgah National Forest
Downed powerline sparks 30-acre blaze; closures and smoke impact continue
4 hours ago in Eye Care Expert, Health & Wellness, Local, Native Advertising
What to know about dry eye disease and available treatments
Asheville Eye Associates provides FDA-approved light therapy for patients with chronic symptoms
Grasshoppers edge Tourists 1-0 in pitchers’ duel
Solo home run in seventh inning lifts Greensboro past Asheville in series opener
8 hours ago in Local, Outdoors
Looking Glass Fire in Pisgah National Forest reaches 30 acres
Firefighters achieve 15% containment; trails and roads closed for safety
18 hours ago in Community, Local, On The Town, Politics
New DHS Secretary visits Chimney Rock, addresses immigration, FEMA
United States Department of Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin, in his first official trip since taking the cabinet position on March 24, visited Chimney Rock and Lake Lure, N.C., assessing damage from Tropical Storm Helene and speaking to local leaders.
23 hours ago in Local, Outdoors
Looking Glass Fire prompts trail, road closures in Transylvania County
Fire fueled by downed trees from Tropical Storm Helene; exact size unknown
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2 days ago in Arts & Culture, Community, Lifestyle, Local, Music, On The Town, Outdoors
Free concert alert: ‘Stomp and Holler’ at Downtown After 5
The first Downtown After 5 concert of the year, "Stomp and Holler Night," will be held next weekend at Pack Square Park, located in the center of downtown Asheville.
2 days ago in Arts & Culture, Community, Lifestyle, Local, On The Town
New take on ‘Pride and Prejudice’ coming to Flat Rock Playhouse
A fresh new adaptation of Jane Austen's "Pride and Prejudice" is coming to Flat Rock Playhouse next month. According to the Flat Rock theater, the retelling will transform the story for the stage while retaining its essential emotional elements.
2 days ago in Lifestyle
Can a single therapy session make a difference? Experts say yes, with the right mindset
Experts say an increasing number of people who, at least for now, have decided to forgo the weeks, months or even years that traditional therapy implies in favor of a more targeted approach.
2 days ago in Entertainment, Music
Pressure mounts on Ye to be pulled from his headline role at a summer festival in London
Pressure was mounting Sunday on American rapper Ye to be pulled from his headline role at a London music festival this summer, after criticism from U.K. Prime Minister Keir Starmer.
