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

4-term NC Gov. Jim Hunt, a leader in education reform, dies at 88

Longtime Democratic leader helped guide state’s shift to a modern economy

6 days ago in Local, Sports, ZZZ App Top Stories

Federal regulators to begin sifting through wreckage of plane crash that killed 7

Biffle was honored in 2024 for delivering Helene aid to flooded Asheville area communities

6 days ago in National

Democrats keep 2024 election review under wraps, saying a public rehash won’t help them win in 2026

The Democratic National Committee head has decided not to publish a formal assessment of the party's defeat that returned Donald Trump to power and gave Republicans complete control in Washington.

6 days ago in Entertainment

Romanian court sentences US rapper Wiz Khalifa to 9 months for drug possession

American rapper Wiz Khalifa was sentenced by a court in Romania on Thursday to nine months in jail for drug possession, more than a year after he took part in a music festival in the Eastern European country.

6 days ago in Sports

Tarik Skubal joins Paul Skenes on US World Baseball Classic pitching staff

Two-time AL Cy Young Award winner Tarik Skubal of the Detroit Tigers has agreed to pitch for the United States in the World Baseball Classic, joining a pitching staff that includes reigning NL Cy Young winner Paul Skenes of the Pittsburgh Pirates.

6 days ago in Sports

Timberwolves formalize a reunion with Kevin Garnett, with a plan to finally retire his No. 21 jersey

Kevin Garnett will finally have his No. 21 formally retired by the Minnesota Timberwolves. The Timberwolves announced on Thursday they've hired the Hall of Fame member and franchise icon as a team ambassador, with a plan to honor Garnett in a jersey-raising ceremony at Target Center on a future date.

6 days ago in Entertainment, Trending

Tennessee governor pardons country star Jelly Roll, who has sought redemption from criminal past

Tennessee's governor pardoned country star Jelly Roll on Thursday for his criminal past in the state, acknowledging the Nashville native's long road back from drugs and prison through soul-searching, songwriting and advocacy for second chances.

7 days ago in Arts & Culture, Community, Entertainment, Food & Drink, Lifestyle, Local, Music, On The Town, Outdoors, ZZZ App Top Stories

Things to do in Asheville & WNC: Dec. 19-21

Looking for weekend plans? From winter solstice celebrations to a Grinch brunch to a town-wide bar crawl, we have you covered.

7 days ago in Arts & Culture, Entertainment, Lifestyle, Local, On The Town, ZZZ App Top Stories

White Horse kicks off family movie series with ‘Frozen,’ ‘The Princess Bride’

White Horse Black Mountain, a nonprofit music venue located in the heart of Black Mountain, N.C., has launched a new family movie series called "Sunday Funday Movie Features."

7 days ago in Local, Sports, ZZZ App Top Stories

Retired NASCAR driver Greg Biffle and family among 7 killed in NC plane crash

Cessna crashes while returning to Statesville Regional Airport

7 days ago in Housing, Local, ZZZ App Top Stories

Landlords can apply for Helene recovery aid through Renew NC

Aid available for repair, reconstruction or replacement of storm-damaged rentals

7 days ago in Arts & Culture, Business, Community, Lifestyle, Local, ZZZ App Top Stories

‘Big Fish,’ small pond: New indie bookstore blooms in Weaverville

Lindsay Johnson has wanted to open a bookstore since she was five years old. With Willbloom Books, a pop-up bookstore based in Weaverville, N.C., her wish has come true.

7 days ago in National

US government admits role in causing helicopter-plane collision that killed 67 in Washington

The U.S. government admitted Wednesday that the actions of an air traffic controller and Army helicopter pilot played a role in causing a collision last January between an airliner and a Black Hawk near the nation's capital, killing 67 people.

7 days ago in Olympics, Sports

Winter Olympics 2026 guide: All you need to know about the Milan–Cortina Games

The countdown is on for the 2026 Winter Olympics in Italy. The torch relay is already underway and some of the top athletes are already making headlines. There are 16 sports in all, including some never seen before, and 116 gold medals are waiting to be awarded.

7 days ago in Entertainment

Add expectant father to Allen’s list of achievements in Buffalo, after Steinfeld announces pregnancy

Marriage, fatherhood and an NFL MVP honor were the furthest things on Josh Allen's mind when he arrived in Buffalo as a raw but promising quarterback prospect in April 2018.

7 days ago in Entertainment

Thousands of fans join tribute to reggae pioneer Jimmy Cliff in his native Jamaica

The instructions on Wednesday were clear: no serious, sad or long faces. And the crowd filing into a gymnasium in Jamaica's capital largely obliged as they honored reggae giant Jimmy Cliff.

7 days ago in Local, ZZZ App Top Stories

100,000 gallons of wastewater spill into Mud Creek in Hendersonville

City, state environmental officials reviewing discharge

7 days ago in Local, ZZZ App Top Stories

Crash closes lane on I-26 near Airport Road

Westbound traffic slowed in Buncombe County during Thursday morning commute

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

Fork & Dagger: Lost in the language? Jargon speaks fluently in flavor

Despite its intimidating name, this West Asheville restaurant delivers a cozy vibe, inventive cocktails and memorable plates

1 week ago in Local, Outdoors, ZZZ App Top Stories

Rain returns to Asheville area Thursday, gusty winds follow

Showers move in ahead of clearing skies Friday