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3 weeks ago in Sports

Catcher J.T. Realmuto and Philadelphia Phillies finalize $45 million, 3-year contract

Catcher J.T. Realmuto and the Philadelphia Phillies finalized their $45 million, three-year contract on Tuesday. Realmuto gets salaries of $15 million in each of the next three seasons and can earn a maximum $5 million annually in award bonuses.

3 weeks ago in Sports

Sinner’s bid for Australian Open three-peat begins with anticlimactic win

Two sets and just over an hour of tennis wasn't what Jannik Sinner wanted at Rod Laver Arena for the start of his bid for an Australian Open three-peat.

3 weeks ago in Entertainment

Channing Tatum to bring his dancing, ab-heavy ‘Magic Mike Live’ to New York City

Channing Tatum is bringing the stage spin-off of his wildly successful "Magic Mike" film franchise to New York City, promising to "turn up the gas" on a show that already generates plenty of heat.

3 weeks ago in Sports, Trending

Indiana completes undefeated season and wins first national title, beating Miami 27-21 in CFP final

Fernando Mendoza lowered his pads into a defender, spun in a full circle, used his hand to keep his balance, then launched himself horizontally and reached the ball over the goal line — an Indiana touchdown and a ready-made poster pic for a title run straight from the movies.

3 weeks ago in Entertainment, Trending

Valentino, designer whose gowns made royals and movie stars feel beautiful, dies at 93

Valentino Garavani, the jet-set Italian designer whose high-glamour gowns — often in his trademark shade of "Valentino red" — were fashion show staples for nearly half a century, died Monday. He was 93.

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

High-impact winter storm increasingly likely for Asheville area

Forecast confidence is increasing, but uncertainty remains over snow, ice or a mix

3 weeks ago in Local, ZZZ App Top Stories

TSA equipment issues resolved at Asheville Regional Airport

All security lanes reopened after long waits delayed travelers Monday

Northern lights seen in the Alexander area on Nov. 12, 2025.

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

Northern lights may be visible in Asheville area tonight

NOAA issues severe geomagnetic storm watch as powerful solar eruption reaches Earth

Hundreds of people across Asheville and Buncombe County gathered Monday to honor the life and legacy of the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr., taking part in a full day of events that included prayer, worship and a peace march, despite frigid winter conditions.

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

PHOTOS: Asheville honors MLK Jr. with prayer, march and rally

Hundreds brave cold temperatures for annual celebration of civil rights leader’s legacy

FILE - Wearing a beaded bolo around a pin that says "United States Senate," Sen. Thom Tillis, R-N.C., listens to thanks from members of the Lumbee Tribe of North Carolina, after the passage of a bill granting the tribe with federal recognition, on Capitol Hill, in Washington, Dec. 17, 2025. (AP Photo/Jacquelyn Martin, File)

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

Sen. Thom Tillis takes on the White House, but not Trump

WASHINGTON (AP) — Sen. Thom Tillis isn’t holding back during his final year in Washington. “I’m sick of stupid,” the…

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

Buncombe County elections board to hear candidate challenges

Eligibility disputes involve Asheville City Council candidate Antanette Mosley and sheriff hopeful Victor Morman

3 weeks ago in Asheville History, Community, Education, Lifestyle, Local, ZZZ App Top Stories

‘I Have a Dream’: Read Martin Luther King Jr.’s iconic speech

On Aug. 28, 1963, Martin Luther King Jr. delivered what would become one of the most famous speeches in American history. "I Have a Dream," King's address to the 200,000–300,000 attendees of The March on Washington, remains a signature rallying cry for civil rights over 60 years later.

Lake Lure remains about 15 feet below full pond as the town continues work to replace seals on the Tainter gates at the Lake Lure Dam, a project officials say is on schedule and expected to be completed in February 2026.

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

Dam repairs keep Lake Lure 15 feet low through winter

Town plans shoreline cleanup, marina rebuild and spring reopening

Snowy scene near Wolf Laurel/Hatley Point

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Arctic air grips Asheville area; winter storm possible by weekend

Wind chills plunge below zero at high elevations as models signal growing storm threat

3 weeks ago in Sports

Rams shake off wild, late TD pass by Caleb Williams, beat Bears 20-17 in OT to reach NFC title game

Matthew Stafford and the Los Angeles Rams survived an incredible throw by Caleb Williams that forced overtime, beating the Chicago Bears 20-17 to advance to the NFC championship game.

Lily Korpella leads intake at Asheville Humane Thrift Store while pursuing her love of nature, family, and scuba diving

3 weeks ago in Business, Community, Local, Perspectives, ZZZ App Top Stories

People at Work: Asheville woman balances work and adventure

Lily Korpella leads intake at Asheville Humane Thrift Store while pursuing her love of nature, family and scuba diving

I-40 crash congestion

3 weeks ago in Local, ZZZ App Top Stories

Morning crash causes delays on I-40 near Asheville

Two of three eastbound lanes closed near Smoky Park Highway

3 weeks ago in Community, Local, On The Town, Outdoors, ZZZ App Top Stories

MLK Day roundup: Observances in the WNC area

Martin Luther King Jr. Day will be observed nationwide on Monday, Jan. 19. Several festivities have been planned around the Asheville area to mark the holiday.

3 weeks ago in Asheville History, Local, Native Advertising, ZZZ App Top Stories

Strangeville: West Asheville’s horned lizard in a liquor jar mystery

A horned lizard in a West Asheville liquor jar sparked an Asheville mystery in 1928.

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18 minutes ago in Business, Food & Drink, Lifestyle, Local, On The Town

2nd annual WNC Pizza Week is slinging 7 days of specialty pies

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Local food writer Stu Helm has partnered with a plethora of local pizzerias for the second annual WNC Pizza Week, a regional celebration of all things 'za.

45 minutes ago in Community, Lifestyle, Local, On The Town, Outdoors

City sets schedule for South Slope Mardi Gras parade

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The Asheville Mardi Gras parade will bring beads and merriment to the South Slope district of downtown Asheville this weekend. Street closures should be expected for most of Sunday afternoon.