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Jazmin is a culinary cruise around the world: New Pan Asian spot opens downtown

In the heart of downtown Asheville, a new restaurant is quietly bringing together quality cuisine from seven culinary regions. Jazmin Pan Asian is now open seven days a week at 22 College St.

6 hours ago in Arts & Culture, Business, Community, Lifestyle, Local, Music, On The Town, Outdoors

McDowell County Christmas: Upcoming holiday season celebrations

Destination McDowell, McDowell County's tourism board, has prepared a list of holiday celebrations in the region from now to the new year. From Christmas parades to ice sculptures, check out what's coming up in Marion, Old Fort, Little Switzerland and more.

1 day ago in Arts & Culture, Lifestyle, Local

‘Skeletown’ artist announces new art exhibit at BlackBird Frame & Art

Local artists John Nelson Batovsky and Jesse Lee have a new art exhibit on display at BlackBird Frame & Art. The installation, "Filthy Casual," will feature digitally-crafted artwork and tactile abstract pieces.

1 day ago in Arts & Culture, Entertainment, Lifestyle, Local, On The Town

‘Mallrats,’ ‘Clerks’ director Kevin Smith to appear at Asheville comic shop

Later this month, Kevin Smith, the acclaimed filmmaker, comedian and comic book writer, will be making an appearance at Comic Envy, a local North Asheville comic book shop, before a performance at the Orange Peel.

2 days ago in Arts & Culture, Entertainment, Lifestyle, Local, Perspectives

5 new movies to see, stream or skip in November 2025 – 828reviewsNOW

Looking for something new to watch? From a black comedy about alien abduction to a new biopic about the Nuremberg trials, check out our list of five new movies to see, stream or skip this November.

3 days ago in Lifestyle, Local, Outdoors

Hikes of WNC: Haw Creek Valley Overlook

A visit to the Folk Art Center on the Blue Ridge Parkway is not truly complete without a hike up to Haw Creek Valley Overlook. The 4.8 mile out-and-back is a narrow but beautiful ascent to a stunning mountaintop view.

National

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Arctic air hits much of the US, bringing snow to some areas and very chilly temperatures to Florida

Some of this autumn's coldest weather yet is bearing down on the United States, enveloping the eastern two-thirds of the country in Arctic air on Monday and affecting millions of people.

9 hours ago in National

ByHeart recalls all baby formula sold nationwide as infant botulism outbreak grows

ByHeart, a manufacturer of organic baby formula, recalled all of its products sold nationwide Tuesday, days after some batches were recalled in an expanding outbreak of infant botulism.

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While Trump threatens controllers, US flight cancellations will drag on even after shutdown ends

Air travelers should expect worsening cancellations and delays this week even if the government shutdown ends, as the Federal Aviation Administration rolls out deeper cuts to flights at 40 major U.S. airports, officials said Monday.

1 day ago in National

Supreme Court rejects call to overturn its decision legalizing same-sex marriage nationwide

The Supreme Court on Monday rejected a call to overturn its landmark decision that legalized same-sex marriage nationwide.

1 day ago in National, Trending

Flight cancellations and delays worsen as government shutdown drags on

The pain Americans are facing at airports across the country is expected to get worse this week if Congress is unable to reach a deal to reopen the federal government.

1 day ago in National

Trump pardons Rudy Giuliani and others who backed efforts to overturn 2020 election, official says

President Donald Trump has pardoned his former personal lawyer Rudy Giuliani, his former chief of staff Mark Meadows and others accused of backing the Republican's efforts to overturn the 2020 election, a Justice Department official says.

Sports

2 hours ago in Sports, Trending

Ex-NFL star Antonio Brown pleads not guilty to attempted murder charge stemming from Miami shooting

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Former NFL star Antonio Brown was returning Tuesday to Miami to face an attempted murder charge stemming from a May shooting, with his lawyer filing a not guilty plea on his behalf.

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Mavericks fire GM Nico Harrison 9 months after widely panned Luka Doncic trade

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The Dallas Mavericks fired general manager Nico Harrison on Tuesday, an admission nine months later that the widely criticized trade of Luka Doncic backfired on the franchise.

7 hours ago in Local, Outdoors, Sports

Arctic front delivers early snow for WNC ski areas

Early cold, natural snow give Cataloochee, Sugar, Beech and Hatley Pointe ideal snowmaking window

9 hours ago in Local, Sports

Wrestlers, fans unite for ‘Christmas for All’ in Asheville

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Holiday-themed Hometown Pro Wrestling event promises live matches, celebrity appearances and charitable giving

9 hours ago in Sports, Trending

MLB, sportsbooks cap bets on individual pitches in response to pitch-rigging scandal

Major League Baseball said its authorized gaming operators will cap bets on individual pitches at $200 and exclude them from parlays, a day after two Cleveland Guardians players were indicted and accused of rigging pitches at the behest of gamblers.

1 day ago in Local, Sports

Buncombe County launches $4.3M in park repairs after Helene

Designers, engineers and contractors begin work on long-term upgrades across several Asheville-area recreation sites

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2 hours ago in Sports, Trending

Ex-NFL star Antonio Brown pleads not guilty to attempted murder charge stemming from Miami shooting

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Former NFL star Antonio Brown was returning Tuesday to Miami to face an attempted murder charge stemming from a May shooting, with his lawyer filing a not guilty plea on his behalf.

9 hours ago in National, Trending

Arctic air hits much of the US, bringing snow to some areas and very chilly temperatures to Florida

Some of this autumn's coldest weather yet is bearing down on the United States, enveloping the eastern two-thirds of the country in Arctic air on Monday and affecting millions of people.

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5 hours ago in Local

Snow totals across the Asheville area

Accumulations from the Monday/Tuesday storm ranged from a light dusting in lower elevations to more than 7 inches in high-elevation communities

5 hours ago in Business, Food & Drink, Lifestyle, Local, On The Town, Perspectives

Jazmin is a culinary cruise around the world: New Pan Asian spot opens downtown

In the heart of downtown Asheville, a new restaurant is quietly bringing together quality cuisine from seven culinary regions. Jazmin Pan Asian is now open seven days a week at 22 College St.

6 hours ago in Arts & Culture, Business, Community, Lifestyle, Local, Music, On The Town, Outdoors

McDowell County Christmas: Upcoming holiday season celebrations

Destination McDowell, McDowell County's tourism board, has prepared a list of holiday celebrations in the region from now to the new year. From Christmas parades to ice sculptures, check out what's coming up in Marion, Old Fort, Little Switzerland and more.

6 hours ago in Health & Wellness, Local

ByHeart recalls all baby formula as infant botulism outbreak grows

This undated image provided by ByHeart shows ByHeart formula products.(ByHeart via AP)

At least one North Carolina infant is among those sickened in an expanding botulism outbreak tied to the organic formula brand

7 hours ago in Local, Outdoors, Sports

Arctic front delivers early snow for WNC ski areas

Early cold, natural snow give Cataloochee, Sugar, Beech and Hatley Pointe ideal snowmaking window

8 hours ago in Arts & Culture, Business, Community, Holiday Guide, Local, Native Advertising

Local artists, historic charm meet at UpMarket Gallery in Asheville

Century-old Market Street buildings restored to create gallery, boutique and community spaces

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2 hours ago in Entertainment

Kiss guitarist Ace Frehley died from injuries suffered in fall

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Ace Frehley, the original lead guitarist and founding member of the glam rock band Kiss, died from blunt force injuries to the head that he suffered in a fall earlier this year, an autopsy has determined.

6 hours ago in Arts & Culture, Business, Community, Lifestyle, Local, Music, On The Town, Outdoors

McDowell County Christmas: Upcoming holiday season celebrations

Destination McDowell, McDowell County's tourism board, has prepared a list of holiday celebrations in the region from now to the new year. From Christmas parades to ice sculptures, check out what's coming up in Marion, Old Fort, Little Switzerland and more.

9 hours ago in Entertainment, Music

Everything you need to know about the 2025 Latin Grammy Awards. Here’s how to watch

The 2025 Latin Grammy Awards are right around the corner, which means it is time to get those viewing party plans in action. Allow us to help.

9 hours ago in Entertainment

Oprah Winfrey picks Ann Packer’s ‘Some Bright Nowhere’ for book club

Ann Packer's "Some Bright Nowhere," her first novel in a decade, is Oprah Winfrey's latest book club pick.

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FILE - A vampire bat is caught in a net in Aracy, in the northeast Amazon state of Para, Brazil, on Thursday, Dec. 1, 2005. (AP Photo/Mario Quadros, File)

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