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

Surreal Sirkus Arts Fest this Saturday: Experimental theater, live music and more

This weekend, the Sirkus is coming to town. This Saturday, the Surreal Sirkus Arts Festival will bring a day of experimental theater, circus performers, live music and over 50 art vendors to Pack Square Park.

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Brevard man charged in Pisgah National Forest shooting

Victim in stable condition; authorities say the incident was isolated

4 weeks ago in Sports

Lionel Messi and Inter Miami complete new contract. He’ll remain with the club at least into 2026

Lionel Messi has finally agreed to a new contract with Inter Miami, a deal that required several months to complete and ensures that the sport's biggest icon will be with the Major League Soccer club for its planned move into a new stadium next year.

4 weeks ago in National

States worry about how to fill the gap in food aid ahead of a federal benefits halt

Officials in Louisiana, Vermont and Virginia pledged Thursday to keep food aid flowing to recipients in their states, even if the federal program is stalled next month because of the government shutdown.

4 weeks ago in National

Trump says he’s ending trade talks with Canada over TV ads

President Donald Trump announced he's ending "all trade negotiations" with Canada because of a television ad opposing U.S. tariffs that he said misstated the facts and called "egregious behavior" aimed at influencing U.S. court decisions.

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Aliens, music and cosmic treats take over Morganton square

Brown Mountain Lights Festival features 11 bands, local vendors and out-of-this-world fun this Saturday

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Overnight I-26 closures planned in Asheville area this week

Drivers should expect full eastbound and westbound lane closures from Exits 31 to 37, with detours in place nightly

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Minor earthquake reported near Marion

No damage or injuries reported after early-morning tremor

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Sawmill Village breaks ground on Burnsville housing project

New 26-unit complex will serve residents with disabilities and those facing housing insecurity

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Asheville plans workshop for Neighborhood Matching Grants program

City invites residents to learn how to secure up to $5,000 for community-led projects

4 weeks ago in National

Trump backs off planned surge of federal agents into San Francisco after talking to the mayor

President Donald Trump said Thursday that he's backing off a planned surge of federal agents into San Francisco after speaking to the mayor, as protesters gathered outside a U.S. Coast Guard base where they were located.

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

Asheville-based Aeroflow Health named 2025 HME Provider of the Year

The health care company earns national recognition for innovation, patient access and community partnerships

4 weeks ago in Entertainment

Emma Stone and Jesse Plemons make the case for the wild ride that is ‘Bugonia’

"Bugonia" arrives in select theaters this weekend on a wave of good buzz and reviews after premiering at the Venice Film Festival. But it's also coming into a theatrical marketplace that has been, at best, tough on art films and awards hopefuls, no matter how starry or well-reviewed.

4 weeks ago in Sports

Rookie Trey Yesasave to start World Series opener for Blue Jays, just his 7th big league game

Rookie Trey Yesasave will start Friday night's World Series opener for the Toronto Blue Jays against the defending champion Los Angeles Dodgers and Blake Snell, giving the 22-year-old more postseason starts than career regular-season outings.

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Make-a-mask: Trackside Studios’ Clay Sayre to lead Halloween mask workshop

Sayre's class, "Make a Monster Mask!," will be held from noon to 4 p.m. this Friday, Oct. 24, in the Trackside classroom, 375 Depot St.

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Boo-vard: Halloweenfest 2025 set for this weekend in downtown Brevard

Everyone is invited to a haunting in the holler this weekend. Brevard will host its annual Halloweenfest this Saturday, complete with trick-or-treating, a costume parade and other spooky festivities.

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Things to do in Asheville & WNC: Oct. 24-26

Need weekend plans? Look no further than our weekend guide to Asheville and Western North Carolina, complete with everything from monster mask workshops to all day Halloween festivals.

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

2 killed in Yancey County UTV accident

Preliminary findings show speed was not a factor; investigation ongoing

4 weeks ago in National

Health care compromise appears far off as the government shutdown stalemate persists

The government shutdown has reopened debate on what has been a central issue for both major political parties in the last 15 years: the future of health coverage under the Affordable Care Act.

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Freeze Warning issued for Asheville area

National Weather Service warns of subfreezing temperatures tonight; mountain snow possible next week