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2 weeks ago in Entertainment
Happy birthday, 2000 Year Old Man. Mel Brooks is turning 100
The 2000 Year Old Man is turning 100. Mel Brooks on Sunday will celebrate his centennial birthday. The comedian and filmmaker has been awaiting the milestone. Earlier this year, Judd Apatow titled his retrospective documentary on him: "Mel Brooks: The 99 Year Old Man!"
2 weeks ago in Sports, Trending
Serena Williams draws 20-year-old Maya Joint in first Wimbledon singles match in 4 years
Serena Williams will face an opponent less than half her age when she plays 20-year-old Maya Joint in the first round at Wimbledon for her first singles match in nearly four years.
2 weeks ago in World
Neighbors dig through Venezuela rubble to search for loved ones as death toll climbs
In cities across northern Venezuela, neighbors helped each other dig through rubble to search for loved ones, after back-to-back earthquakes killed at least 589 people and left thousands injured.
2 weeks ago in Local, Native Advertising, Outdoors, ZZZ App Top Stories
Storms return to Asheville this weekend; hotter weather expected next week
Asheville faces daily chances for afternoon storms as temperatures climb into the upper 80s and heat intensifies next week
2 weeks ago in Community, Crime & Safety, Lifestyle, Local, ZZZ App Top Stories
Asheville officials warn charity bike ride could impact Friday traffic
Carolina Brotherhood, a nonprofit organization that offers financial and emotional support to the families of killed or wounded North Carolina and South Carolina emergency responders, will pass through Buncombe County tomorrow on their annual charity bike ride.
2 weeks ago in Business, Community, Crime & Safety, Local, ZZZ App Top Stories
Underground equipment malfunction causes outage for 100s in downtown Asheville
A power outage hit downtown Asheville around 4:08 p.m. this afternoon. Duke Energy reports that power will be restored within the next two hours, but some could be without power overnight.
2 weeks ago in Crime & Safety, Local, ZZZ App Top Stories
Buncombe County DA rules APD officers justified in fatal shooting
Buncombe County District Attorney Todd Williams has ruled that the Asheville Police Department officers involved in an April 2026 shootout that left one man dead and one officer injured were justified in their use of deadly force.
2 weeks ago in Health & Wellness, Local, ZZZ App Top Stories
Most veterans will never see this unit — but it could impact every visit
Inside the Asheville VA sterile processing department’s massive effort to laser-etch thousands of instruments
2 weeks ago in Crime & Safety, Local, ZZZ App Top Stories
APD confirms juvenile street fights occurred during June Downtown After 5
Asheville Police Department has confirmed responding to multiple reports of fighting juveniles during the Downtown After 5 concert last week.
2 weeks ago in Local, Politics, ZZZ App Top Stories
NC lawmakers override Stein vetoes on ICE cooperation, DEI restrictions
Lawmakers push through immigration enforcement and education policy changes as budget negotiations in Raleigh remain stalled
2 weeks ago in Food & Drink, Local, ZZZ App Top Stories
Fork & Dagger: Xico’s charcoal-grilled cuisine steals the show
A brunch featuring steak and eggs, tinga de pollo and craft cocktails proves why diners keep coming back to this Asheville dining spot
2 weeks ago in National
Key inflation gauge jumps to 3-year high in latest sign of affordability challenges
The Federal Reserve's preferred inflation gauge rose to a new three-year high in May as gas prices peaked, a sign rising costs could pose political problems for President Donald Trump and his political party as midterm elections near.
2 weeks ago in World
2 powerful quakes hit Venezuela, killing at least 164 and injuring nearly 1,000
Rescue teams raced Thursday to the areas hardest hit by a pair of powerful earthquakes that rocked Venezuela, killing at least 164 people, injuring nearly 1,000 and trapping many beneath collapsed buildings.
2 weeks ago in Entertainment
Charlie Brown’s longtime pen pal is finally revealed in new Apple TV ‘Peanuts’ movie
Charlie Brown began writing to a pen pal not long after the comic strip "Peanuts" debuted in newspapers back in 1950. No one has gotten a look at whoever was on the other end of his letters — until now.
2 weeks ago in Entertainment, Music
Usher says tour with Chris Brown is about more than 2 stars. He makes the case for R&B in stadiums
As Usher prepares to launch a stadium tour with Chris Brown, he says the criticism and legal troubles surrounding the singer never factored into his decision to embark on the tour.
2 weeks ago in Sports
South Africa reaches World Cup knockout round for 1st time with 1-0 win over South Korea
South Africa advanced to the knockout phase of the World Cup for the first time with a 1-0 victory over South Korea on Wednesday night.
2 weeks ago in Sports
Detroit Lions player Terrion Arnold arrested in connection to Florida kidnapping and robbery
Detroit Lions player Terrion Arnold has been arrested in connection to a kidnapping and robbery in Florida and faces felony charges, officials said Wednesday.
2 weeks ago in Entertainment, Local
Things to do in Asheville and WNC: June 26-28
Events in Asheville and Western North Carolina this weekend include Pride festivals, heritage events, live music, adoption events, food and drink gatherings and outdoor activities.
2 weeks ago in Lifestyle, Trending
When a rip current sucks you out to sea, try not to panic
To someone who is getting sucked out to sea by a rip current, "Don't panic!" may be difficult to heed, even if that's exactly what you should do. But lifeguards say to not only relax but flip over and float out of the danger.
2 weeks ago in Sports
As eyes are on the men at the World Cup, the Women’s World Cup countdown has begun
While most of the soccer world is focused on the men at the World Cup, the countdown has begun for the 2027 Women's World Cup in Brazil.
