3 days ago in Sports

NFL MVP Matthew Stafford agrees to 1-year contract extension with Rams through 2027

Reigning NFL Most Valuable Player Matthew Stafford has agreed to a one-year contract extension through the 2027 season with the Los Angeles Rams. The Rams announced the deal Thursday without immediately revealing its value.

3 days ago in Sports, Trending

2-time NASCAR champ Kyle Busch dies at 41 after being hospitalized with a ‘severe illness’

Kyle Busch, a two-time Cup Series champion who won more races than anyone across NASCAR's three national series, has died. He was 41. The Busch Family, Richard Childress Racing and NASCAR issued a joint statement Thursday saying Busch died after being hospitalized. No cause of death was given.

3 days ago in Local, Outdoors

Summer in Asheville and WNC: A guide to day trips, waterfalls, festivals and more

Families, visitors and locals can find ideas for Blue Ridge Parkway drives, swimming holes, dog-friendly outings, live music and summer events across the mountains.

3 days ago in Local, ZZZ App Top Stories

Faster buses or closer stops? Asheville puts transit choices to the public

Survey open through June 28 as officials seek rider feedback on trade-offs

3 days ago in Local, Native Advertising, ZZZ App Top Stories

Road trip ready? These apps can help Memorial Day travelers dodge delays

In the Asheville area, I-26, I-40 and the Pigeon River Gorge could see heavy traffic through the holiday weekend

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

Drug trafficking suspect hit with laundry list of felony charges

Jacob Lee Beasley, 36, was arrested by Asheville Police Department officers today on 12 different charges, many for drug trafficking.

4 days ago in Business, Local, Metal Roofing & Siding Expert, ZZZ App Top Stories

Why education matters when choosing metal roofing and siding

Best Buy Metals says informed decisions start with understanding materials, use and long-term value -- not just price

4 days ago in Local, Native Advertising, Outdoors

Strong thunderstorms move through Asheville area

Thunderstorms moving through Buncombe County could produce gusty winds, lightning and small hail

4 days ago in Business, Food & Drink, Local, Outdoors, Sports, ZZZ App Top Stories

How to get tickets for the Wicked Weed bar at Asheville PGA tourney

Ninth-fairway venue blends local beer, upgraded food and on-course action

4 days ago in Food & Drink, Local, ZZZ App Top Stories

Fork & Dagger: Zella’s Deli delivers big New York flavor in Asheville

This Tunnel Road deli serves fresh-made sandwiches, crispy seasoned sides and the kind of atmosphere that feels straight out of Manhattan

4 days ago in Local, ZZZ App Top Stories

Paying more at the pump? Ways to get cheaper gas in Asheville

From grocery rewards to warehouse clubs, drivers are stacking savings at the pump

4 days ago in Sports

Sinner opens French Open against wild card as he chases a career Grand Slam

With two-time reigning champion Carlos Alcaraz out injured, Jannik Sinner is the overwhelming men's favorite on the red clay of Roland Garros. The Italian is unbeaten in three months. He's won 29 straight matches and dropped just three sets.

4 days ago in Entertainment

Rami Malek explores art, love and death in Ira Sachs’ Cannes entry ‘The Man I Love’

In Ira Sachs' 1980s-set drama "The Man I Love," Rami Malek finds the most well-tailored role since his Oscar-winning portrayal of Freddie Mercury in "Bohemian Rhapsody."

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

Swannanoa riverfront restoration, Rosman floodplain projects get state funding

More than $1.2 million from North Carolina's Flood Resiliency Blueprint will support long-term flood protection efforts in Western North Carolina

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

A Perfect Smoky Mountain Getaway From Asheville: Dive Into Family Fun at Ripley’s Aquarium of the Smokies

Ripley’s Aquarium of the Smokies offers Asheville-area families a short mountain getaway with sharks, penguins, and hands-on exhibits.

4 days ago in Entertainment, Local

Things to do in Asheville and WNC: May 22-25

Memorial Day weekend events in Asheville and Western North Carolina include White Squirrel Weekend in Brevard, an arts festival in downtown Asheville, family-friendly events, outdoor activities and live music.

4 days ago in Asheville History, Community, Local, Outdoors, ZZZ App Top Stories

Pisgah View State Park: Opening timeline, history and key details

Pisgah View State Park, located in the lap of Mount Pisgah just 18 miles outside of Asheville, N.C., will provide Western North Carolina with over 1,500 acres of hiking, recreation and outdoor community when it opens. Learn all about it.

5 days ago in Entertainment

As ‘The Boys’ ends, actors reveal their craziest stunts and what’s next for Vought

After five seasons of death, depravity and digs at the capitalistic superhero-industrial complex, "The Boys" dropped its series finale Wednesday.

5 days ago in Lifestyle

Plastic bags don’t go in the recycling bin. What should you do instead?

Soft, stretchy plastics can make up grocery bags, bubble wrap and more. They're impossible to avoid and harder still to properly dispose of. If thrown in the trash, they can take up to hundreds of years to degrade in landfills and release harmful microplastics into the environment.

5 days ago in Sports

Aaron Rodgers says the 2026 NFL season will be his last: ‘This is it’

Aaron Rodgers took his time before deciding he wanted to come back for a 22nd season. The Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback already has made up his mind about a 23rd: There won't be one.