3 weeks ago in Lifestyle, Local, On The Town, Outdoors, Pets

Long live the King: Elvis the Skunk passes away at WNC Nature Center

The Western North Carolina Nature Center has lost one of its rockstar animals. This week, Elvis the Striped Skunk passed away at the age of 8, following a recent decline in health.

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

Hundreds of workers, tons of salt readied for storm

NCDOT begins pre-treatment of interstates and primary and secondary roads in Asheville area

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

Armed fugitive apprehended by APD, NCSBI in West Asheville

Wanted fugitive Tyrone Rushad Brown, 36, was arrested this week by the Asheville Police Department in collaboration with the North Carolina Bureau of Investigation.

3 weeks ago in Arts & Culture, Entertainment, Food & Drink, Lifestyle, Local, Music, On The Town, Outdoors, ZZZ App Top Stories

Things to do in Asheville, snow day edition

For this edition of our weekly weekend guide, we decided to suggest our favorite snow day activities. After making your preparations for the forthcoming winter storm, consider these cold weather pastimes. Stay warm and keep safe out there.

3 weeks ago in Local, ZZZ App Top Stories

Don’t panic, prepare: Emergency kit essentials

Storm prep 101: What Asheville area residents should keep on hand in case of a crisis

3 weeks ago in Sports

Djokovic one away from 400 Grand Slam match wins; Wawrinka makes history

Novak Djokovic improved to 399 wins in Grand Slam matches with a 6-3, 6-2, 6-2 victory over Francesco Maestrelli on Thursday, making the 38-year-old, 24-time major winner just one shy of becoming the first player ever to 400.

3 weeks ago in Sports

The AP NFL MVP finalists are Allen, Lawrence, Maye, McCaffrey and Stafford

Christian McCaffrey is the first player to be a finalist for three AP NFL awards in the same year, joining Josh Allen, Trevor Lawrence, Drake Maye and Matthew Stafford in the running for The Associated Press 2025 NFL Most Valuable Player award.

3 weeks ago in Sports

Sherrone Moore is returning to court in case related to his firing as Michigan football coach

Former University of Michigan football coach Sherrone Moore is returning to court for the first time since being charged with vengeful acts against a woman shortly after he was fired for having a relationship with her.

3 weeks ago in Entertainment

Sundance kicks off in Utah with powerful premieres and emotional tributes to Robert Redford

Robert Redford liked to say that everybody has a story. He's not the only person who said it, but he is one of the few who did something to celebrate it, his daughter, Amy Redford, said Wednesday evening ahead of the Sundance Film Festival's opening day.

3 weeks ago in World

Rescue efforts underway after landslides hit New Zealand campground and house with 2 confirmed dead

Landslides hit a house and a campground in New Zealand on Thursday, leaving at least two dead while emergency crews were trying to rescue others buried in rubble, officials said.

3 weeks ago in Entertainment, Trending

‘Sinners’ makes history, setting Oscars nomination record

Ryan Coogler's blues-steeped vampire epic "Sinners" led all films with 16 nominations to the 98th Academy Awards on Thursday, setting a record for the most in Oscar history.

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

Winter storm looms: Safety tips for Asheville area residents

Preparation can prevent accidents and life-threatening conditions

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

Asheville area braces for weekend winter storm

Residents advised to shelter in place, stay off roads, stock up on essentials and plan for power outages

3 weeks ago in Local, Outdoors, ZZZ App Top Stories

Ice threat grows ahead of weekend winter storm

Forecasters warn of dangerous travel and prolonged power outages in Asheville area

3 weeks ago in Business, Food & Drink, Lifestyle, Local, On The Town, ZZZ App Top Stories

Fork & Dagger: Thai Pearl delivers a city feel with uneven flavor

The small West Asheville eatery charms with ambiance and hospitality, but the menu doesn’t always deliver

3 weeks ago in Local, ZZZ App Top Stories

Vehicle fire shuts down two lanes of I-40 eastbound

Heavy delays reported near Smokey Park Highway in West Asheville

3 weeks ago in Community, Local, Outdoors, ZZZ App Top Stories

Barn fire spreads into woods, burns 24 acres in Leicester

Two non-residential structures destroyed; no injuries reported

3 weeks ago in Arts & Culture, Business, Community, Local, Music, On The Town, ZZZ App Top Stories

Renovation causes section of White Horse Black Mountain to collapse

A section of local music venue White Horse Black Mountain collapsed earlier today during construction work on the building. No one was injured during the accident.

3 weeks ago in Lifestyle, Trending

Take these steps to protect yourself from winter weather dangers

Winter weather brings various hazards that people have to contend with to keep warm and safe. These dangers can include carbon monoxide poisoning, hypothermia and frozen pipes that can burst and make homes unlivable.

3 weeks ago in Local, ZZZ App Top Stories

Winter storm watch issued for Asheville area

Gov. Stein declares emergency ahead of weekend winter storm