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Finland women’s Olympic hockey game vs. Canada postponed after stomach virus depletes roster

Finland women's hockey team's preliminary round-opening game against Canada on Thursday has been postponed due to a stomach virus depleting Finland's roster. The game was rescheduled to Feb. 12.

4 days ago in Entertainment

Jon Hamm on hosting NFL Honors and ‘fellow Pisces’ Bad Bunny’s moment: ‘I applaud him as an artist’

When Jon Hamm first attended the NFL Honors, the league's annual awards show was still finding its footing. It was a relatively new addition to Super Bowl week that had yet to fully define what it would become.

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

Canton residents warned of water loss, service interruptions

Officials ask residents to report signs of leaks, including pooling water or unusually low pressure

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

Icy conditions prompt continuances for minor traffic, administrative cases

No “called and failed” orders will be issued for Thursday appearances, Buncombe County DA's office says

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Things to do in Asheville & WNC: Feb. 6-8

This weekend, check out a play for Black History Month, have ice cream for breakfast or cheer for a puppy before the Super Bowl.

4 days ago in Food & Drink, Lifestyle, Local, On The Town, Perspectives, ZZZ App Top Stories

Fork & Dagger: Character Study turns literature into liquid art

West Asheville bar transforms famous titles into thoughtful, well-crafted cocktails

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

Drivers warn of black ice as crashes close lanes across Asheville area

Black ice reported on highways and secondary roads; crashes shut roadway lanes across the area

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

Schools delay classes as light snow moves through Asheville area

light accumulations and patchy black ice expected during the morning commute

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Local artist ‘Tall Greg’ selected for inaugural residency at The Wyre

The Wyre, a new housing complex in the River Arts District, has announced that local painter Greg "Tall Greg" Carr will be its first tenant under the Brian Schick River Arts District Residency, a yearlong program designed to house local, working artists in exchange for artistic community engagement.

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Super Bowl watch parties: Where to catch the big game this Sunday

The biggest night in football returns this weekend as the Seattle Seahawks square off against the New England Patriots in Superbowl LX. Down, set and hike on over to these local spots to catch the big game.

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

Wait for Enka-Candler Costco grows as hearing pushed to April

Officials warn this may be the final extension as developers navigate infrastructure and road jurisdiction hurdles

4 days ago in National, Trending

Man who tried to shoot Trump at a Florida golf course gets life in prison

A man convicted of trying to assassinate President Donald Trump on a Florida golf course in 2024 was sentenced Wednesday to life in prison after a federal prosecutor said his crime was unacceptable "in this country or anywhere."

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Canton to hold public hearing on possible data center moratorium

Officials schedule Feb. 11 meeting as residents seek more information on redevelopment of former paper mill site

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

Light snow possible in Asheville area overnight

Forecasters say accumulations should be minimal, but slick spots could develop

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Buncombe commissioners seek grants for Swannanoa sidewalks

Board also receives update on Winter Storm Fern response and recognizes Black Legacy Month

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Costco proposal returns to Asheville planning agenda

Developers seek zoning changes for Enka Commerce Park site for a project that includes a 160,000-square-foot warehouse, fuel station and tire center

5 days ago in Lifestyle

Backyard vegetable gardens are healthy for people and the planet. Here’s how to start yours

If you want healthy food, experts say to eat what's local, organic and in-season. Those foods benefit the planet too, because they are less taxing on the soil and they don't travel as far. It doesn't get more local, organic and in-season than a backyard vegetable garden.

5 days ago in Olympics, Sports, Trending

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

The start of the 2026 Winter Olympics in Italy is days away. The torch relay is nearly complete 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.

5 days ago in Entertainment

Penny the Doberman pinscher wins the 150th Westminster dog show

A Doberman pinscher named Penny won best in show Tuesday night at the Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show, netting U.S. show dogs' most coveted prize — and giving veteran handler Andy Linton another win after nearly four decades.