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

Woman pleads guilty to second-degree murder in West Asheville shooting

Jessica Barnes Ferland sentenced to more than 10 years in prison in death of Jaquan Bowen

3 days ago in Sports

Lindor, Correa off Puerto Rico’s WBC roster over insurance coverage, Báez for marijuana test

Francisco Lindor and Carlos Correa were left off Puerto Rico's roster for the World Baseball Classic over insurance coverage and Javy Báez for a positive 2023 marijuana test, while defending champion Japan entered a top group Thursday led by World Series champions Shohei Ohtani and Yoshinobu Yamamoto.

3 days ago in Sports

Matthew Stafford edges Drake Maye for the AP NFL Most Valuable Player award

Matthew Stafford walked away with the AP NFL Most Valuable Player award and a declaration that he's returning to the Los Angeles Rams for another season.

3 days ago in Olympics, Sports, Trending

The Milan Cortina Olympics will start with a four-site and two-cauldron opening ceremony

An unprecedented four-site, dual-cauldron Winter Olympics opening ceremony replete with references to Italian icons and culture — plus American pop diva Mariah Carey — was scheduled to officially start the Milan Cortina Games on Friday as the sports spectacle returns to a nation that last hosted the event 20 years ago.

3 days ago in Olympics, Sports

Lindsey Vonn tests injured left knee in Olympic downhill training, pumps fist after successful run

A week after rupturing the ACL in her left knee, Lindsey Vonn opened her chase for Olympic gold at the age of 41 with an aggressive and successful downhill training run on Friday — two days before the race.

3 days ago in Features, Trending

3 fans. 60 Super Bowls. This might be their last time going to the big game

It just wouldn't feel like the Super Bowl for them if they weren't all there. And this might be the last time they all do it. That's what three old friends were coming to grips with just before this year's Super Bowl. The trio of octogenarians are the only fans left in the exclusive "never missed a Super Bowl" club.

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

Blue Ridge Parkway sections closed, but winter fun still possible

Visitors can hike and explore behind gates, but safety precautions are advised

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

CMS orders Mission Hospital to bring in independent consultant

Move follows serious safety incidents, including two patient deaths and measles exposure

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

Buncombe voters: Register today or risk missing the primary

Early voting begins Feb. 12; officials urge residents to confirm registration and voter ID now

3 days ago in Local, ZZZ App Top Stories

Rail service to Asheville could have $1B economic impact, study says

State transportation officials say restoring rail service to Western North Carolina could support thousands of jobs and boost regional connectivity

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

High winds, snow and cold return to Asheville area on Friday

Advisories in effect across NC mountains as temperatures plunge overnight

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

Man charged with arson in Asheville motel fire

Vacant Mountaineer Inn damaged; suspect held without bond

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

Hendersonville police captain fired; SBI investigating

Internal complaint alleged misuse of off-duty employment, department says

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

Asheville area school closings and delays

Find out which schools are still being impacted by snow, ice and hazardous travel conditions

4 days ago in Education, Local, ZZZ App Top Stories

ReMix It is reinventing Asheville art supply one fabric snake at a time

ReMix It, a creative reuse store, will open later this spring on Haywood Road. Read more about the upcoming recycled craft shop in our story.

4 days ago in Arts & Culture, Entertainment, Lifestyle, Local, Perspectives, ZZZ App Top Stories

The well-meaning ‘Whistle’ is a bit of a whiff – 828reviewsNOW

We wouldn't say that "Whistle" blows, but it definitely doesn't sing. Corin Hardy's horror flick is a love song to its genre, but too much of a clunky retread of other "death curse" flicks to feel fresh. Read more in our review.

4 days ago in Lifestyle

Renters use ‘rent now, pay later’ services to manage monthly payments, but fees raise concerns

Rent can eat up an entire paycheck at the start of the month, so a growing number of renters are turning to a financial product that promises relief by letting them split the bill — for a price.

4 days ago in Entertainment

Not just pups this time: ‘Puppy Bowl’ embraces older dogs

This year, the Puppy Bowl isn't just about puppies. Older dogs are getting some attention, too. There will be a halftime showdown between Team Oldies and Team Goldies, offering a showcase for senior dogs as a reminder that they also need adoption and love.

4 days ago in Entertainment, Music

Fans race to learn Spanish before Bad Bunny’s Super Bowl halftime show

Bad Bunny is expected to perform the Super Bowl halftime show on Sunday entirely in Spanish — which has inspired fans to quickly learn the language.

4 days ago in National

A timeline of the Jeffrey Epstein investigation and the fight to make the government’s files public

For much of two decades, police, FBI agents and prosecutors investigated allegations that Jeffrey Epstein sexually abused underage girls. Now, the Justice Department has released much of what they found to the public.