4 weeks ago in Arts & Culture, Business, Community, Food & Drink, Lifestyle, Local, Outdoors, Sports

140+ Buncombe County businesses to participate in PGA TOUR promotional map

As the PGA TOUR Biltmore Championship Asheville golf tournament approaches, Explore Asheville has launched an interactive map of Buncombe County businesses called Play Through the Mountains. The database spotlights discounts, dining packages and other deals at more than 140 local businesses.

4 weeks ago in Sports

Coco Gauff rallies to reach the US Open semifinals against new women’s No. 1 Elena Rybakina

Coco Gauff fought off a couple match points in a tiebreaker and beat Mirra Andreeva 2-6, 7-6 (7), 6-2 on Wednesday to set up a U.S. Open semifinal matchup against new No. 1 Elena Rybakina.

4 weeks ago in National, Trending

Anthropic researcher resigns with warning about the dangers of AI development

An Anthropic researcher said he is resigning from the company over concerns the artificial intelligence firm and its competitors are not acting responsibly in AI development, echoing concerns raised inside and outside of the industry about the technology's potential to elude human control.

4 weeks ago in Lifestyle, Trending

New Apple CEO unveils latest iPhone lineup, including a foldable model called Duo

Apple on Wednesday unveiled its latest generation of iPhones, including a widely anticipated foldable version called Duo.

4 weeks ago in Crime & Safety, Local, Native Advertising

Woodfin man sentenced to 70-96 months for attempted fentanyl trafficking

Anastacio Robert Molina, 49, pled guilty to attempted trafficking in fentanyl earlier this week after he was arrested in April 2026.

4 weeks ago in Business, Community, Food & Drink, Lifestyle, Local, On The Town

‘This tastes like home’: New café feeds downtown Asheville authentic Ukrainian cuisine

Slava is a new café and bakery in downtown Asheville. The café specializes in Ukrainian food, which has made the spot a growing favorite for patrons looking for a taste of home and newcomers to European cuisine.

4 weeks ago in Local, Outdoors

Asheville council takes new look at bear conflicts

Residents urge the city to do more as bears turn to trash and other food sources

4 weeks ago in Local

I-26 westbound lanes closed near Aiken Road in Asheville

Both lanes closed past Exit 21 as crews remove dirt from construction zone

4 weeks ago in Local, Outdoors

Want to skip the parkway crowds? Try these fall color spots instead

These scenic spots offer mountain views, hiking and changing leaves without making the Blue Ridge Parkway your only stop

4 weeks ago in World

Oil rises past $100 a barrel after the latest wave of Middle East attacks

The price of oil surpassed $100 a barrel for the first time since July after attacks on oil facilities and ships in the Middle East threatened to debilitate an already weakened supply chain.

4 weeks ago in Lifestyle

Families’ interest in their kids’ education is falling around the globe as scores drop, test shows

Families' interest in their kids' education is falling in many high-income countries as school systems struggle with plunging test scores, according to newly released results from a standardized test taken by 15-year-olds around the world.

4 weeks ago in Sports

Alcaraz says ‘I leave with a smile’ after epic US Open loss to Shelton

At the end, when five riveting sets and one agonizingly tight tiebreak were over — and when the latest-finishing match in U.S. Open history had concluded — Ben Shelton was not the only player smiling.

4 weeks ago in Entertainment

It’s ‘Pitt’ vs ‘Pluribus’ in drama and ‘Hacks’ vs ‘Widow’s Bay’ in comedy at the upcoming Emmys

It's "The Pitt" versus "Pluribus" and "Hacks" against "Widow's Bay" at the 78th Emmy Awards on Monday night. The stars of all four shows — Noah Wyle in "The Pitt," Rhea Seehorn in "Pluribus," Jean Smart in "Hacks" and Matthew Rhys in "Widow's Bay" — look to be runaway favorites for the top acting awards.

4 weeks ago in Local

Asheville tenants gain new protection from unsafe housing

Measure gives renters another tool when serious housing safety violations go unresolved

4 weeks ago in Crime & Safety, Local, Native Advertising

Brevard police withdraw license plate reader proposal

Public concerns over privacy and surveillance prompted Chief Christy Wentzell to withdraw the plan

4 weeks ago in Community, Local, On The Town

I-26 Connector: Hill Street to close, making way for new bridge, roundabout

As the Interstate 26 Connector project continues across Asheville, roadways have steadily closed to make way for construction. Hill Street, located just outside downtown, will close beginning Sunday, Sept. 13, 2026.

4 weeks ago in Crime & Safety, Local, Native Advertising

Buncombe County man pleads guilty to meth trafficking, illegal firearm possession

Irvin Franklin Freeman, 46, was sentenced to 70-93 months in a North Carolina Department of Adult Correction Facility after he pled guilty to methamphetamine trafficking and possession of a firearm by a felon.

4 weeks ago in Community, Local, On The Town

Hendersonville to host 25th anniversary 9/11 ceremony at county courthouse

Henderson County will remember the lives lost in the Sept. 11, 2001, attacks on the World Trade Center later this week, with a ceremony in front of the county courthouse.

4 weeks ago in Arts & Culture, Business, Community, Lifestyle, Local, On The Town

21 Buncombe County recipients chosen for nearly $38,000 in arts program funding

ArtsAVL, the Asheville area arts council, has selected 21 organizations and individuals from Buncombe County for the 2026-27 Arts Build Community grants. The funding, totaled at $37,997, will support free community art programs around the county.

4 weeks ago in Crime & Safety, Local, Native Advertising

Marion man charged with felony after carrying pot into McDowell County jail

Brandon Lee Henry, 38, was arrested on domestic assault charges and transported to the McDowell County Detention Center, where he was discovered to be in possession of marijuana.