2 weeks ago in Food & Drink, Lifestyle, Local, ZZZ App Top Stories

Fork & Dagger: Wild Ginger Pho delivers comfort and flavor

From kitschy décor to a self-serve cotton candy machine, the Asheville restaurant’s playful updates complement its stellar pho

2 weeks 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. 12-14

Looking for things to do this weekend? We have you covered. From Christmas parades to winter markets, we have a one horse open sleigh's worth of activities in our weekend guide.

2 weeks ago in Local, ZZZ App Top Stories

Disabled vehicle backs up traffic on I-240 in Asheville

Right eastbound lane closed near Exit 3B; delays expected until 9 a.m.

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

Asheville area school delays

See which schools are delaying the start of classes because of weather conditions

2 weeks ago in Trending, World

Italian cooking and its rituals get UN designation as world heritage

Italian food is known and loved around the world for its fresh ingredients and palate-pleasing tastes. The U.N.'s cultural agency gave foodies on Wednesday another reason to celebrate their pizza, pasta and tiramisu by listing Italian cooking as part of the world's "intangible" cultural heritage.

2 weeks ago in World

Ukraine to give revised peace plans to US as Kyiv readies for more talks with its coalition partners

Ukraine was expected to give its latest peace proposals to U.S. negotiators Wednesday, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said, a day ahead of his urgent talks with leaders and officials from about 30 other countries supporting Kyiv's effort to end the war with Russia on acceptable terms.

2 weeks ago in Arts & Culture, Asheville History, Lifestyle, Local, Music, ZZZ App Top Stories

South Carolina artist donates painting of Nina Simone to singer’s family

Joey Withinarts, an artist based in Clemson, South Carolina, has gifted a painting of Nina Simone to her brother, actor and composer Sam Waymon, in the musician's hometown of Tryon, N.C.

2 weeks ago in Business, Community, Local, ZZZ App Top Stories

Buncombe County gets $979K grant for Swannanoa sidewalks

Funding will repair and extend sidewalks in Beacon Village to improve safety and support local businesses

2 weeks ago in Crime & Safety, Local, ZZZ App Top Stories

Buncombe County man gets probation in child exploitation case

Investigators say a cyber tip sparked the probe into child sexual abuse material

2 weeks ago in Crime & Safety, Local, ZZZ App Top Stories

Brevard police officer injured after suspect steals patrol vehicle

I-26 eastbound briefly closed during pursuit

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

Lumbee Tribe poised to gain federal recognition through Defense bill

Cherokee leaders question Lumbee historical claims

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

Tiny Japanese beetle deployed to save Smokies’ hemlocks

Invasive hemlock woolly adelgid threatens forests, park biologists hope biocontrol offers long-term solution

2 weeks ago in National

Democrat wins Miami mayor’s race for the first time in nearly 30 years

Democrat Eileen Higgins won the Miami mayor's race on Tuesday, defeating a Republican endorsed by President Donald Trump to end her party's nearly three-decade losing streak and give Democrats a boost in one of the last electoral battles ahead of the 2026 midterms.

2 weeks ago in National

Storms bring heavy rain to the Pacific Northwest, snow and freezing rain to the Upper Midwest

The first of a series of powerful storms dumped heavy rain and swelled rivers in the Pacific Northwest on Tuesday, closing roads and prompting high water rescues.

2 weeks ago in Sports

A’ja Wilson wins AP Female Athlete of the Year following historic 4th WNBA MVP

A'ja Wilson stood atop the WNBA again in 2025, winning an unprecedented fourth MVP as her Las Vegas Aces earned a third championship in four seasons. For that, she earned The Associated Press Female Athlete of the Year on Wednesday for the first time in her career.

2 weeks ago in World

Machado’s daughter accepts Nobel Peace Prize in Venezuelan opposition leader’s absence

Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado's daughter accepted the Nobel Peace Prize in Norway on her mother's behalf Wednesday, and said in a speech written by Machado that Venezuela shows the world "we must be willing to fight for freedom."

2 weeks ago in Entertainment, Trending

Beyoncé, Venus Williams, Nicole Kidman and Anna Wintour will co-chair next Met Gala

The new Met Gala co-chairs have been announced, and it's a high-powered quartet: Beyoncé, Venus Williams and Nicole Kidman will join Vogue's Anna Wintour in hosting the star-packed event next May.

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

McDowell native Greg Holland on Royals Hall of Fame ballot

Former closer, all-star and World Series champion eligible for 2026 induction; fans invited to vote

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

Controversy grows over Forest Service plans in Big Ivy

Public meeting scheduled Wednesday in Barnardsville to discuss Helene recovery efforts

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

Blustery winds, snow expected in Western North Carolina

Winter weather advisory in effect for areas near Asheville from Wednesday afternoon to Thursday morning