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

Asheville locals push back on ‘no-go zone’ narrative

Interviews highlight a mix of pride, concern and calls for more housing instead of increased policing

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

1 killed in late-night shooting at Flat Rock park

Authorities say incident not random; no threat to public

4 weeks ago in Arts & Culture, Community, Entertainment, Lifestyle, Local, Native Advertising, On The Town, ZZZ App Top Stories

Different Strokes! produces latest work by local playwright Travis Lowe

This June, Different Strokes! Performing Arts Collective will debut the latest play by local writer/actor Travis Lowe, "Love and Other Vices."

4 weeks ago in Local, ZZZ App Top Stories

Buncombe County ends budget year in better shape than expected

Commissioners review early changes to $485M proposed budget

4 weeks ago in Sports

Thunder breeze through the first round for a 3rd straight year and brace for tougher games ahead

Oklahoma City's first-round dominance in the NBA playoffs continues. The road should get at least a little tougher in the coming weeks — but there's little doubt the defending champions are well-equipped to defend their title.

4 weeks ago in Entertainment

Man pleads guilty to plotting attack on a Taylor Swift concert in Vienna

A man accused of pledging allegiance to the Islamic State group and plotting to attack one of superstar singer Taylor Swift's concerts in Vienna nearly two years ago pleaded guilty as his trial began on Tuesday, his lawyer said.

4 weeks ago in Arts & Culture, Local, Outdoors, Visitors Guide, ZZZ App Top Stories

Day Trips from Asheville: Marshall, NC

Where to eat, explore and unwind in one of Western North Carolina’s most charming small towns — just 30 minutes from Asheville.

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

Crash closes shoulder on I-40 West in Asheville area

Right shoulder closed near Porters Cove Road; traffic impacts expected through midmorning

4 weeks ago in Local, Politics, ZZZ App Top Stories

State board flags 34,000 deceased voters in database review

Officials say findings part of routine list maintenance and verification efforts

4 weeks ago in Local, Native Advertising, Outdoors, ZZZ App Top Stories

Rain, storms bring relief to dry Asheville region

First meaningful rainfall in weeks expected to continue into Wednesday

4 weeks ago in Sports

Paige Bueckers says it’s all business with Azzi Fudd as they try to win with the Dallas Wings

Dallas Wings star Paige Bueckers said her relationship with teammate and fellow No. 1 overall pick Azzi Fudd will have no effect on what they do on the court as they try to turn around a franchise with a long history of losing.

4 weeks ago in Entertainment, Music

Michael Jackson streams skyrocket after ‘Michael’ biopic opening weekend, up 95% in the US

Michael Jackson once sang "Don't Stop 'Til You Get Enough." For fans of the King of Pop's music, it's words to live by: Streams of his catalog jumped 95% in the U.S. over the weekend when compared with the same dates the previous weekend.

4 weeks ago in National

Man charged with attempted assassination of Trump in White House correspondents’ dinner shooting

The man who authorities say tried to storm the White House Correspondents' Association dinner with guns and knives was charged Monday with the attempted assassination of President Donald Trump as federal authorities suggested an attack that disrupted one of Washington's glitziest events had been planned for at least several weeks.

4 weeks ago in Lifestyle

Is TMI really such a bad thing? Here’s the case for oversharing

Most people worry about the risks of oversharing, but in reality, opening up often builds trust and leads to stronger relationships. So, how do you know when it's TMI or if you're not sharing enough?

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

Man arrested after midnight break-in at downtown hotel

Asheville Police Department officers apprehended Joseph Fuller Anderson, 39, at the Downtown Inn & Suites after a report from staff that a man had broken into the hotel electrical room.

4 weeks ago in Community, Health & Wellness, Lifestyle, Local, ZZZ App Top Stories

YMCA offers swim lessons, safety tips for National Water Safety Month

As Asheville prepares for water hole adventures, public pool days and beach trips, the YMCA of Western North Carolina offering expanded swim education programming for all ages. May is National Water Safety Month.

4 weeks ago in Business, Custom Jewelry & Care Expert, Local, Native Advertising, ZZZ App Top Stories

Proper care can extend life of jewelry

Simple steps like proper storage and routine checks can preserve value

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

Man jailed without bond on Asheville rape charge

April 11 assault leads to arrest after multi-agency investigation

4 weeks ago in Entertainment

Nedra Talley Ross, the last surviving member of the 1960s bee-hived pop band the Ronettes, dies

Nedra Talley Ross, the last surviving member of the 1960s bee-hived pop band the Ronettes, who sang the enduring hits "Be My Baby," "Baby I Love You" and "Walking in the Rain" alongside her cousins, has died. She was 80.

4 weeks ago in Sports

The Mets, Red Sox and Phillies aren’t out — but they’re very much down

Right now, FanGraphs still gives the Red Sox a 34% chance of making the playoffs, and the Phillies and Mets each a 33% chance. That means there's a decent shot one of those three teams will turn it around and reach the postseason. But so far this season has been dire for each of them.