2 weeks ago in National

Hegseth is facing a new round of questioning from Congress on the Iran war and more

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth faced tough questions from Republican and Democratic lawmakers in Congress on Tuesday about the Trump administration's end game for the Iran war, the conflict's costs and its impact on diminishing weapons stockpiles.

2 weeks ago in Entertainment, Music

Eurovision song competition starts with the first semifinal after boycott over Israel

Competition starts Tuesday at the Eurovision Song Contest, with divisions over Israel's participation hanging over the 70th birthday of the over-the-top pop music extravaganza.

2 weeks ago in Arts & Culture, Business, Community, Entertainment, Lifestyle, Local, On The Town, ZZZ App Top Stories

Hundreds hop to horror haven Haunted Farm for ‘Halfway to Halloween’

Summertime can be scary, too. Just ask Jason Voorhees... or visitors at The Haunted Farm. The scare attraction attracted dozens of guests last weekend for a two day only "Halfway to Halloween" event.

2 weeks ago in Local, ZZZ App Top Stories

What to know about Asheville’s proposed city budget

The proposal includes a property tax increase, infrastructure repairs, employee raises and funding tied to Tropical Storm Helene recovery

2 weeks ago in Crime & Safety, Local

Triple murder suspect denied bond in Tennessee extradition hearing

Devan Loving charged alongside 16-year-old Star Grant in Fairview deaths

2 weeks ago in Lifestyle

Pediatricians group finds kids of all ages need regular recess for physical and mental health

Recess isn't just a fun break for grade schoolers. It's crucial to good health and good grades for kids of all ages. That's the message from a leading pediatricians group, which just released the first new guidance in 13 years about this unstructured time at school and how it needs to be protected.

2 weeks ago in World

2 passengers test positive for hantavirus as a third shows symptoms after cruise ship evacuation

A French woman and an American tested positive for the hantavirus, as nations around the world scrambled Monday to repatriate passengers from a cruise ship hit by a deadly outbreak and quarantine or isolate them.

2 weeks ago in Entertainment, Music

New Beatles fan experience set to open in London in 2027

The Beatles are headed back to one of the band's most famous sites with a new fan experience in London. Apple Corps Ltd, the company founded by the Fab Four, announced Monday that it will open a new seven-floor fan experience at the company's early headquarters.

2 weeks ago in Sports

Washington wins NBA draft lottery, chance to pick first on June 23

On Sunday, the Washington Wizards won the NBA draft lottery and earned the right to pick No. 1 in next month's draft, a huge step forward for a team that finished with the league's worst record this season.

2 weeks ago in Sports, Trending

2026 NFL schedule: Dallas Cowboys at New York Giants is Week 1 Sunday night game

The Dallas Cowboys are set to visit the New York Giants in the first Sunday night game of the 2026 NFL season on Sept. 13. The league on Monday announced the Week 1 matchup of NFC East rivals at the Meadowlands in East Rutherford, New Jersey.

2 weeks ago in Community, Local, On The Town, Pets, ZZZ App Top Stories

Black Mountain teen helps restore Helene-damaged dog park

A year and a half after Tropical Storm Helene, Amanda Latta, 16, is contributing to the reconstruction of River Walk Park, one picnic table, flower bed and birdhouse at a time.

2 weeks ago in Local, Outdoors, ZZZ App Top Stories

Tubing season returns, but recovery from Helene still shapes the flow

Operators across Asheville and surrounding waterways report steady demand but varied recovery paths heading into the summer season

2 weeks ago in Local, Outdoors, ZZZ App Top Stories

Cades Cove 2026 vehicle-free days begin: What to know before you go

11-mile loop opens to bikes and pedestrians every Wednesday through Sept. 30

2 weeks ago in Local, ZZZ App Top Stories

Home repairs, housing projects, Flock technology top Asheville City Council agenda

Proposed shifts in Helene recovery funding could impact home repairs and water infrastructure projects

2 weeks ago in Lifestyle, Local, Outdoors, ZZZ App Top Stories

Hikes of WNC: Flat Top Mountain Trail

Flat Top Mountain Trail is a rewarding trek with diverse terrain near Moses Cone Manor on the Blue Ridge Parkway. Read more in our hiking guide below.

2 weeks ago in Asheville History, Local

Tombstone Tales: Deadly 1889 camp meeting in Buncombe County

A violent confrontation at a Turkey Creek camp meeting led to a death and a murder trial in Buncombe County.

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

5 Budget-Friendly High-Protein Foods That Keep You Full Longer

Healthy eating does not have to be expensive. These affordable high-protein foods can help Asheville and Western North Carolina shoppers stay satisfied while stretching grocery budgets.

2 weeks ago in Business, Community, Local, On The Town, Perspectives, ZZZ App Top Stories

Haywood Road business owners share concerns over I-26 Connector

Though the I-26 Connector project is intended to make travel easier for all of Asheville, the massive interstate initiative will require some difficult changes for several local businesses, especially along Haywood Road.

2 weeks ago in World

Spain readies for evacuations as a hantavirus-hit cruise ship heads for the Canary Islands

Spanish authorities on Friday were preparing to receive more than 140 passengers and crew members on board a hantavirus-stricken cruise ship headed for the Canary Islands, where health officials have said they will perform careful evacuations.

2 weeks ago in Sports

NFL and referees agree on a 7-year collective bargaining agreement, avoiding potential work stoppage

The NFL and the NFL Referees Association agreed Friday on a new seven-year collective bargaining agreement that avoids a potential work stoppage and use of replacement officials.