4 weeks ago in Health & Wellness, Local

Judge keeps Mission Hospital lawsuit alive, rejects HCA bid to end case early

North Carolina Business Court rejects most of HCA's dismissal arguments as lawsuit over emergency and cancer care at Asheville's Mission Hospital moves forward

4 weeks ago in Local, Native Advertising, Outdoors

Severe Thunderstorm and Tornado Watch issued for Asheville area

Buncombe County faces threats of damaging winds, large hail and isolated tornadoes until 8 p.m.

4 weeks ago in Crime & Safety, Local

Asheville woman arrested with 20 grams of ecstasy and a firearm near downtown Asheville

Tyriana Jakira Smith, 29, was arrested at the Charlotte Street exit of I-240 East with drugs, a gun and over $4,400 in cash.

4 weeks ago in Crime & Safety, Local

McDowell County woman charged after child tested positive for narcotics

Elvia Stamey, 44, was charged with a felony for exposing a child in her care to a controlled substance.

4 weeks ago in Eye Care Expert, Native Advertising

How eye care needs change at every stage of life

From childhood vision development to age-related eye conditions, understanding how the eyes change can help families recognize concerns and seek appropriate care.

4 weeks ago in Entertainment

Comic-Con 2026: David Jonsson is new Black Panther, Ryan Gosling joins Marvel as Ghost Rider

Marvel Studios used its Comic-Con International presentation Saturday to announce David Jonsson as the new Black Panther — the son of Chadwick Boseman's T'Challa — and reveal that Ryan Gosling will be playing Ghost Rider, both in films set for release in 2028.

4 weeks ago in Sports

Marlins snap franchise-worst 12-game skid with walk-off win over Phillies

Clayton McCullough breathed a sigh of relief. The Marlins finally won a game. Miami overcame two-run, ninth-inning deficit in the ninth on Monday to beat division-rival Philadelphia 8-7 and snap a 12-game losing streak — the longest such stretch in franchise history.

4 weeks ago in Sports

Rangers put themselves in good position as only AL West team with a winning record

The Texas Rangers have put themselves in a good position in the AL West just by having a winning record. Texas (54-52) is the only team in the division not under .500 with about one-third of the regular season remaining, and now less than a week before next Monday's trade deadline.

4 weeks ago in Lifestyle

Do you toss food once the date on the label has passed? Experts say that’s often a waste

If you've ever tossed out a carton of milk or a container of yogurt solely because the date on the packaging had passed, you're not alone. Many people throw away food simply because of the date printed on the label. But often it is still perfectly edible, according to experts.

4 weeks ago in World

A magnitude 7.1 earthquake shakes part of southern Japan but no tsunami detected

An earthquake registering a magnitude of 7.1 shook Kumamoto on Japan's southern main island of Kyushu late Tuesday afternoon, causing damage and injuries, officials said.

4 weeks ago in Health & Wellness, Local

Mission Hospital faces new scrutiny over services, Medicare compliance

Dogwood Health Trust and independent monitor explain findings involving emergency care, oncology services, Care Partners and HCA’s sale agreement commitments

4 weeks ago in Business, Education, Local

A-B Tech lands $29.2 million federal grant for WNC Futures Factory in Asheville

Disaster recovery funding will build advanced manufacturing training and research hub expected to create nearly 2,750 jobs

4 weeks ago in Local, Native Advertising, Outdoors

Severe storms could hit Asheville, WNC on Tuesday

The National Weather Service warns Western North Carolina could see large hail, strong winds and an isolated tornado

4 weeks ago in Local, On The Town

I-26 Connector: Westgate ramp in Asheville to close permanently on Sunday

The North Carolina Department of Transportation has announced that the flyover ramp connecting Patton Avenue to Westgate Parkway will permanently close on Sunday, Aug. 2 to make way for the Interstate 26 Connector project.

4 weeks ago in National, Trending

Savannah Guthrie makes an emotional plea to her mother’s kidnappers

"Today" show host Savannah Guthrie says in a new video that her family is living an unending nightmare nearly six months after her mother's disappearance and pleads with her kidnappers: "Tell us where to look for her."

4 weeks ago in Crime & Safety, Local

Asheville man arrested after 8 break-ins at same downtown business

Nicholas Jones Crowder, 35, was arrested in connection with eight separate break-ins and larcenies at a business in the South Slope district of downtown Asheville.

4 weeks ago in Local

Traffic Alert: Truck fire closes two lanes of I-40 West near Old Fort

Crash involving a truck pulling a trailer shuts down right two lanes near Exit 73 in McDowell County, causing delays

4 weeks ago in Crime & Safety, Local

Convicted felon charged after traffic stop uncovers gun, fake license plate

Justin Bradley Johnson, 38, from Nebo, N.C., was charged with felony possession of a firearm by a felon after a traffic stop last weekend.

4 weeks ago in Local

Swannanoa Post Office replacement gets funding, 10-year lease commitment

The Postal Service has signed a 10-year non-cancelable lease and confirmed funding, but a construction timeline has not been set

4 weeks ago in Business, Local

Asheville Mall rezoning heads to City Council amid debate over Tunnel Road’s future

Planning staff recommends denying the request as council members question whether changing the zoning would derail years of redevelopment planning