2 weeks ago in Community, Housing, Local, Politics, ZZZ App Top Stories

Buncombe County officials address local impact of new state property tax bills

Since North Carolina Governor Josh Stein signed Senate Bill 889, a moratorium on 2026 property tax reappraisal, local officials have been uncertain about the future of property tax changes implemented in recently adopted fiscal budgets.

2 weeks ago in Sports

Christian Pulisic returns to training with US after missing last World Cup match with injury

Christian Pulisic returned to training with his U.S. teammates on Monday after missing their most recent match of the World Cup with a calf injury.

2 weeks ago in Entertainment

Prada serves up luxury fashion’s version of pasta pomodoro at Milan Fashion Week

Miuccia Prada and Raf Simons reimagine jeans-inspired basics in leather and technical fabrics for the latest Prada collection unveiled Sunday during MilanFashion Week, saying they wanted menswear looks for people on the street, not just fashion insiders.

2 weeks ago in Lifestyle

$75 caviar-topped tots. A day’s pay worth of beer. Here’s the World Cup menu — and prices

World Cup tickets are expensive. Flights to North America are expensive. Hotel rooms in many places are expensive. Then there's the price of beer.

2 weeks ago in Entertainment, Trending

In Taylor Swift’s beach town, every clue becomes a wedding rumor

When a large tent appeared next door to Taylor Swift's Watch Hill estate this week, it didn't take long for speculation about the superstar's impending nuptials to ripple through the affluent New England seaside village — and the internet.

2 weeks ago in National

A plan to sell artifacts from the Titanic faces US government opposition

A plan to auction more than 100 artifacts salvaged from the wreckage of the Titanic — including personal belongings, currency, kitchen items and decor — is facing pushback from the U.S. government, according to newly unsealed court documents.

2 weeks ago in National

Vance says talks with Iranian officials set ‘good foundation’ for a deal to end the war

Vice President JD Vance on Monday said his lengthy talks with senior Iranian officials in Switzerland created a "good foundation for a successful final deal" as they seek a permanent end to the war that the U.S. and Israel began in late February.

2 weeks ago in Entertainment, Trending

‘Toy Story 5’ rakes in the biggest box-office debut of the year with a franchise-best $160 million

"Toy Story" still has a friend in moviegoers. The fifth installment in the Pixar series debuted with $160 million in domestic ticket sales, according to studio estimates Sunday, easily setting a new franchise record and notching the biggest opening weekend of the year.

2 weeks ago in Sports

Keith Tkachuk is elected to the Hockey Hall of Fame after his sons become NHL teammates

Keith Tkachuk waited more than a decade and a half from the end of his NHL playing career to get the call from the Hockey Hall of Fame. When it finally came, the timing only gave his family more reason to celebrate.

2 weeks ago in Entertainment, Music

Clive Davis, music industry starmaker, has died at 94

Clive Davis, the record company lawyer who became one of the music industry's most powerful figures, launching or resurrecting the careers of such superstars as Janis Joplin, Whitney Houston, Carlos Santana and Alicia Keys, has died, his family confirmed. He was 94.

2 weeks ago in Sports, Trending

Lionel Messi becomes top scorer in World Cup history with two more goals for Argentina

Scoring goals and breaking records is what Lionel Messi does, and it's what he did again Monday at the World Cup. The Argentina captain, who many consider the greatest player of all time, scored two more World Cup goals on Monday in his team's 2-0 victory over Austria. That gave him a record total of 18 at the world's biggest tournament.

2 weeks ago in Local, ZZZ App Top Stories

Property tax reappraisal freeze sparks confusion for Asheville budget

New state law halts reappraisals in Buncombe County as leaders raise concerns during Helene recovery update meeting

2 weeks ago in Local, ZZZ App Top Stories

WNC still needs $10B as Helene recovery enters next phase, officials say

State leaders say housing, roads, water systems and economic recovery still need billions in funding

2 weeks ago in Community, Crime & Safety, Local, ZZZ App Top Stories

Asheville officials reveal new design for Oakley fire station

City officials have unveiled the latest design concept for a new Fire Station 9, the center of the first phase in plans to modernize public safety facilities in the Oakley community of east Asheville.

2 weeks ago in Local, Native Advertising, ZZZ App Top Stories

Expect delays: I-26 East lanes closing overnight Tuesday

All eastbound lanes near mile marker 33 scheduled to close from 8 p.m. to 6 a.m. for construction work

2 weeks ago in Local, Native Advertising, ZZZ App Top Stories

Crash closes lane on I-240 East near Exit 3A in Asheville

Drivers should expect delays Monday morning as crews respond to a crash in Buncombe County

2 weeks ago in Local, Native Advertising, Outdoors, ZZZ App Top Stories

Severe storm threat expands across Asheville area

The National Weather Service says damaging straight-line winds are the primary threat as storms move through region

2 weeks ago in Entertainment, Local, ZZZ App Top Stories

July 4th Events and Fireworks in Asheville and Western North Carolina: 2026 Guide

Find Fourth of July fireworks shows, parades, festivals, live music and America 250 celebrations in Asheville, Weaverville, Hendersonville, Waynesville, Brevard, Cherokee and more.

3 weeks ago in Health & Wellness, Local, ZZZ App Top Stories

Vigil planned in Asheville as Patients Union raises concerns over care

Vigil scheduled June 29 at First Congregational Church is open to patients, families and health care workers

3 weeks ago in Local, ZZZ App Top Stories

Fireworks move opens door to bigger Buncombe County show

Organizers say spectators will see a faster-paced show with new pyrotechnic designs