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

Buncombe County warns of growing chickenpox outbreak

Infants, teens and unvaccinated residents most at risk, officials say

3 weeks ago in Local, ZZZ App Top Stories

Buncombe County advances landslide mitigation, ends hauler rebate

Commissioners also revise affordable housing rules, ends longevity pay for new workers

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

School delays in the Asheville area

See which schools will be starting late today

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

Santa Claus for a cause: Support the YMCA at ‘Jingle and Mingle’ event

"Jingle and Mingle with the Clauses," will be held from noon to 3 p.m., Saturday, Dec. 13 at Embassy Suites by Hilton Asheville Downtown.

3 weeks ago in Sports

Serena Williams says she is not coming back to tennis

Serena Williams threw cold water on the idea that she might be preparing to return to tennis, writing on social media Tuesday that she is "NOT coming back," after a spokesman for the International Tennis Integrity Agency (ITIA) said the 23-time Grand Slam champion had registered with the sport's drug-testing body.

3 weeks ago in Entertainment, Trending

‘New Year’s Rockin’ Eve’ to feature Chappell Roan, Mariah Carey, Post Malone and Maren Morris

Mariah Carey, Post Malone, Chappell Roan, Demi Lovato and Maren Morris will help ring in the new year on "Dick Clark's New Year's Rockin' Eve," with additional performances by 50 Cent, Charlie Puth, OneRepublic and Pitbull.

3 weeks ago in Entertainment

Dua Lipa’s Mexico concerts come with specialty tacos, hot sauce and margaritas

Dua Lipa's three concerts in Mexico are accompanied by an exclusive culinary experience: a pop-up taqueria named La Dua, complete with hot sauce and margaritas.

3 weeks ago in Food & Drink, Health & Wellness, Local, Native Advertising, ZZZ App Top Stories

Drink safely this holiday season

Alcohol may play a role in holiday celebrations. Through responsible and safe behavior, the holidays can remain merry. Here are some tips to avoid getting tipsy this holiday season.

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

Late Night Asheville event to transform downtown into winter wonderland

Next week, shops across downtown Asheville will stay open late and welcome the community in for an evening of winter celebration. The event, Late Night Asheville, will run from 6-9 p.m., Friday, Dec. 12.

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

Controlled burn near Asheville’s Aston Park postponed

Temporary closures expected when burn is rescheduled; fire crews will monitor habitat recovery afterward

3 weeks ago in Education, Local, Sports, ZZZ App Top Stories

UNC Asheville hoops teams set for back-to-back home games

Bulldogs men host UNCG on Tuesday; women face South Carolina State on Wednesday in Education Day matchup

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

Buncombe County man gets up to 23 years for child sexual exploitation

Judge orders 15-23 years in prison after guilty plea to exploitation, servitude charges

3 weeks ago in National

Luigi Mangione due in court as fight continues over evidence in UnitedHealthcare CEO killing case

Luigi Mangione is due back in court on Tuesday for the second day of a hearing in his bid to bar New York prosecutors from using evidence that they say links him to last year's killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson.

3 weeks ago in National

Northeast prepares for first major snowstorm of season

The Northeast was getting ready Tuesday for its first major snowstorm of the season, just as the Midwest began to escape snow and ice that snarled travel after the Thanksgiving holiday.

3 weeks ago in Sports

Mets agree to contract with free agent reliever Devin Williams, AP source says

Free agent reliever Devin Williams has agreed to a contract with the New York Mets, a person familiar with the negotiations told The Associated Press on Monday night.

3 weeks ago in Entertainment

‘One Battle After Another’ and Jafar Panahi win big at Gotham Awards

Paul Thomas Anderson's "One Battle After Another" was crowned best feature film and the dissident Iranian director Jafar Panahi won three awards Monday at the 35th annual Gotham Awards, a starry kickoff to the film industry's awards season.

3 weeks ago in Entertainment

Prada finalizes purchase of fashion rival Versace for $1.4 billion, launching new era

The Prada Group closed the purchase of Milan fashion rival Versace in a $1.375 billion cash deal that puts the fashion house known for its sexy silhouettes under the same roof as Prada's "ugly chic" aesthetic and Miu Miu's youth-driven appeal.

3 weeks ago in Sports

Kiffin laments circumstances of his Ole Miss exit, but says he couldn’t pass up LSU

Lane Kiffin called his past six years at Ole Miss "the best six years" of his life, and then tried to explain why he felt compelled to leave Oxford, Mississippi, behind and take over an LSU football program that he's always admired from afar.

3 weeks ago in Sports

Drake Maye passes for 2 TDs, Patriots become 1st team to 11 wins, defeating Giants 33-15

Led by Drake Maye and Marcus Jones, the New England Patriots became the first NFL team to reach 11 wins this season. They also left no doubt about the gulf between them and the New York Giants at the moment.

3 weeks ago in Entertainment, Music

Apple Replay is here. What’s the No. 1 song on Apple Music’s 2025 songs chart?

It arrived in 2024. And it never left. Rosé and Bruno Mars' massively popular, Grammy-nominated "APT." topped Apple Music's global song chart in 2025 as the giant music streamer released year-end lists Tuesday and provided listeners with data on their own most listened-to tunes.