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4 weeks ago in Entertainment, Local
Things to do in Asheville and WNC: July 31-Aug. 2
Mountain Dance and Folk Festival, World Ranger Day, garden tours, health fairs, live music and family-friendly events are among the weekend options across Western North Carolina.
4 weeks ago in Local
The case of Asheville’s wandering pig has been solved
A painted pig sculpture found outside the Altamont Apartments is now in police custody as officers work to return it to PLANT
4 weeks ago in Community, Local, On The Town, Sports
$800,000 Weaver Park renovation a strikeout, Little League families say
Weaver Park recently underwent an $800,000 renovation. However, despite the improvements promised by the project, residents say the park is worse off now than before the renovation.
4 weeks ago in Community, Local
Asheville United for Youth Block Party seeks 50 volunteers before Aug. 7 event
Free Pack Square Park celebration will feature youth performances, family activities, community resources and food for the first 750 attendees
Asheville’s Harrah’s Cherokee Center to host 5-day Blue Ridge Pickleball event
Clinics, open play and tournaments will transform the arena floor into six pickleball courts Aug. 12-16
4 weeks ago in Sports
Browns’ Ward becomes NFL’s highest-paid DB with 2-year, $62.2 million extension, AP source says
Denzel Ward has agreed to a two-year extension with the Cleveland Browns that will make him the highest-paid defensive back in the NFL, a person familiar with the deal told The Associated Press.
4 weeks ago in Sports
Tigers’ Skubal on schedule to face Orioles on Wednesday with trade deadline approaching
Tarik Skubal is still the ace of the Detroit Tigers' pitching staff as far as manager A.J. Hinch is concerned. Hinch confirmed Tuesday that Skubal is still scheduled to start on Wednesday against the Baltimore Orioles.
4 weeks ago in Sports
Ohtani’s bat stays hot, but his next bullpen session waits on 2 aching spots
Shohei Ohtani says his right biceps is not 100% in addition to his sore left knee, and both factored into the Los Angeles Dodgers' two-way superstar not throwing a bullpen last week.
4 weeks ago in Business, Local
Sheetz eyes Mountaineer Inn site in Asheville, city planning records show
An early assistance application proposes a convenience store and gas station at the long-vacant Tunnel Road property
4 weeks ago in Entertainment
‘Super Troopers’ at 25: A quarter-century of mustaches and maple syrup — and a new film
A quarter of a century is a long time for mustache rides and syrup binges, but "Super Troopers" has gotten a lot of mileage out of the simple joys of friends goofing around.
4 weeks ago in Local, Native Advertising, Outdoors
‘It came out of nowhere’: Residents describe storm that swept across Asheville area
Duke Energy crews continue restoration efforts as residents report downed trees, damaging winds and scattered storm damage
4 weeks ago in Local
Asheville City Council OKs $22.2M for Helene recovery, home repair program
The meeting included funding for Hurricane Helene recovery, affordable housing repairs, French Broad River park restoration and public safety grants
4 weeks ago in Local, Native Advertising
Outages at 10,000 after summer storms rips through Asheville area
Thousands of people are without power around the Asheville area after severe thunderstorms hit the region this evening.
4 weeks ago in Local, Native Advertising
Asheville tornado warning expires but thousands left without power
Following a tornado warning and severe thunderstorms today, thousands have been left without power, Buncombe County warned in an emergency alert.
4 weeks ago in Health & Wellness, Local
North Carolina launches cyclosporiasis dashboard as cases rise statewide
The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services has launched a cyclosporiasis public information dashboard after additional cases of the parasite-borne disease were detected across the state.
4 weeks ago in Entertainment
Judge allows use of police interview in trial for man accused of killing Tupac Shakur
A Nevada judge ruled on Tuesday that the recording of an interview the man accused of killing Tupac Shakur gave to police in 2008 could be used at his upcoming trial.
4 weeks ago in Sports
Rodgers says there’s ‘zero debate’ 2026 will be his final season as Steelers open a new-look camp
Aaron Rodgers says there's "zero debate" that this season will be his last. The future Hall of Fame quarterback's status beyond 2026 is seemingly one of the few certainties for the Pittsburgh Steelers, where the only thing familiar about their annual pilgrimage to Saint Vincent College for training camp might be the venue.
4 weeks ago in Entertainment
A ring before a playoff win for Justin Herbert, who gets engaged to singer Madison Beer
Justin Herbert has his first ring, and it's not on the football field. The Los Angeles Chargers quarterback and Grammy-nominated singer-songwriter Madison Beer jointly announced their engagement in an Instagram post Tuesday.
4 weeks ago in Crime & Safety, Local
18-year-old found dead at Dana Park near Hendersonville
The Henderson County Sheriff's Office has confirmed that an 18-year-old man was found deceased at a local park. The incident is currently under investigation.
4 weeks ago in Community, Crime & Safety, Local
Asheville Fire Department honors Capt. Jeff Bowen on 15th anniversary of his death
On July 28, 2011, Asheville Fire Department Captain Jeff Bowen lost his life while responding to an arson fire. AFD firefighters, city officials, Bowen's family members and members of the public gathered for the 15th annual remembrance ceremony of the fire captain.
