1 week ago in Arts & Culture, Entertainment, Lifestyle, Local, Obituaries, Perspectives, ZZZ App Top Stories

Rob Reiner dies at 78: Tribute to the ‘When Harry Met Sally…’ director

On Dec. 14, 2025, acclaimed actor and director Rob Reiner, 78, and his wife, photographer and producer Michele Reiner, 68, were found dead in their Los Angeles home. Though details are still emerging about the manner of their death, one thing is certain: the world is a better place for their time on it.

1 week ago in National

Search for the Brown University shooter resumes as questions swirl about campus security

Authorities knocked on doors Monday searching for any video there might be of the Brown University gunman, who could be seen in grainy footage walking away from the weekend attack that killed two students and wounded nine others.

1 week ago in Entertainment, Trending

Rob Reiner’s son Nick arrested after the director and his wife were found dead at their home

Rob Reiner's younger son, Nick Reiner, was in jail Monday after being booked for what investigators believe was the fatal stabbing of the director-actor and his wife at their Los Angeles home a day earlier, authorities said.

1 week ago in Community, Food & Drink, Lifestyle, Local, On The Town, ZZZ App Top Stories

Charity to donate hot meals, winter clothes to Candler families today

The Zakat Foundation of America, a Chicago-based humanitarian charity, will distribute hot meals, winter clothing and more to families in need at 5 p.m. today, Monday, Dec. 15 at 12 Hilltop Dr. in Candler.

1 week ago in Crime & Safety, Local, ZZZ App Top Stories

APD launches annual holiday campaign against drunk driving

This holiday season, the Asheville Police Department wants you to be careful with the eggnog. APD, in collaboration with the North Carolina Governor's Highway Safety Program, has launched its yearly "Holiday Booze It & Lose It" campaign against drunk driving.

1 week ago in Eye Care Expert, Health & Wellness, Local, Native Advertising, ZZZ App Top Stories

Preparing for cataract surgery: What to expect before, during and after

Understanding what happens before, during and after your procedure can help ease that anxiety and set you up for the best possible outcome

1 week ago in Health & Wellness, Local, ZZZ App Top Stories

Black Mountain receives nearly $5M for water system overhaul

Funding targets critical vulnerabilities, including creek crossings, distribution lines and emergency power system

1 week ago in Local, ZZZ App Top Stories

Moving closure on I-40 near Tennessee line causes delays

Barrier wall repairs expected to affect both directions

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

Dry, cold air holds in Asheville before rain moves in Thursday

Rain expected Thursday into early Friday, with slight chance of wintry mix in higher elevations

1 week ago in Entertainment

‘Zootopia 2’ reclaims No. 1 spot at box office, grosses $1B worldwide

"Zootopia 2" regained the No. 1 spot at the domestic box office with $26.3 million in its third weekend of release, according to studio estimates Sunday, as The Walt Disney Co. animated sequel became the year's second film to gross $1 billion worldwide.

1 week ago in National

Authorities say they will release person of interest detained in Brown University shooting

A person of interest detained after a Brown University shooting that killed two students and injured nine will be released after law enforcement authorities determined there was no basis to keep the individual in custody, officials said Sunday night.

1 week ago in Entertainment

All I want for Christmas is the Olympics. Mariah Carey to perform at Milan Cortina opening ceremony

Mariah Carey is going to add some American pop-star pedigree to the opening ceremony for the upcoming Milan Cortina Winter Olympics.

1 week ago in Lifestyle

Older adults may struggle to learn a new language but classes are a worthwhile exercise

A large study published by the science journal Nature Aging in November suggests that speaking multiple languages protects against more rapid brain aging, and that the effect increases with the number of languages.

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

Asheville residents weigh in on riverfront recovery after Helene

Additional meetings scheduled as recovery planning continues after tropical storm damage

1 week ago in Sports

Patrick Mahomes suffers a torn ACL and Chiefs say he’s considering surgical options

Patrick Mahomes tore the ACL in his left knee while trying to keep the Kansas City Chiefs' postseason hopes alive in the waning seconds of a 16-13 loss to the Los Angeles Chargers on Sunday, and the two-time MVP quarterback was considering surgical options.

1 week ago in Sports

Packers star pass rusher Micah Parsons feared to have torn ACL, AP source says

Micah Parsons is believed to have suffered a torn ACL in his left knee, a person with knowledge of the All-Pro pass rusher's injury told The Associated Press on Sunday.

1 week ago in Entertainment, Trending

Rob Reiner, son of a comedy giant who became one in turn, dies at 78

Rob Reiner, the son of a comedy giant who became one himself as one of the preeminent filmmakers of his generation with movies such as "The Princess Bride," "When Harry Met Sally …" and "This Is Spinal Tap," has died. He was 78.

1 week ago in World

Australia to tighten gun laws after Bondi Beach Hanukkah massacre

Australian leaders promised Monday to immediately overhaul already-tough gun control laws after a mass shooting targeted a Hanukkah celebration on Sydney's Bondi Beach.

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

School delays in the Asheville area

Extreme cold prompts school delays in some mountain counties

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

NCDHHS offers free apps to support recovery during holidays

Connections App Offers Peer Support for Individuals in Recovery; Companion App Helps Families Stay Connected