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2 hours ago in Asheville History, Local
Strangeville: Devil’s Den and the outlaw legends of Iron Mountain
On the North Carolina-Tennessee line, Devil’s Den became part of a darker mountain history shaped by moonshiners and outlaws.
14 hours ago in Arts & Culture, Community, Local, On The Town, ZZZ App Top Stories
All Souls Cathedral estimates $10 million needed to restore Biltmore Village landmark
As Biltmore Village continues to recover from Tropical Storm Helene, All Souls Cathedral has remained shuttered. While restoring the church is estimated to cost millions, staff say that the congregation remains as active as ever.
18 hours ago in Local, Native Advertising, ZZZ App Top Stories
Overnight lane closures planned on I-26 Connector project in Asheville
Two key corridors -- Patton Avenue and I-26 East/U.S. 23 South -- will have rolling nightly lane restrictions for maintenance and construction
22 hours ago in Crime & Safety, Local, ZZZ App Top Stories
Former women’s prison officer arrested on felony sex crime charge
James Allen Mathes, 66, a former officer at Western Correctional Center for Women in Swannanoa, was arrested by Buncombe County Sheriff's Office detectives after an investigation revealed a relationship between Mathes and a detainee at WCCW.
1 day ago in Local, Native Advertising, Outdoors, ZZZ App Top Stories
Thunderstorms, heavy rain target Asheville area through Saturday
Forecasters say the unsettled pattern will continue into Monday before cooler, drier air arrives
1 day ago in National
Pam Bondi faces a closed-door questioning from House lawmakers over the Epstein files
Former Attorney General Pam Bondi is testifying before House lawmakers investigating Jeffrey Epstein's sexual abuse cases, a long-awaited appearance that brings fresh scrutiny of the Trump administration's botched release of the Epstein case files.
1 day ago in Local, Politics, ZZZ App Top Stories
Buncombe election board split over access to high-security areas
Some members argued broader access is necessary for oversight, while others warned it could undermine trust
2 days ago in National
A large fire has erupted at an apartment complex in Dallas
Firefighters battled a large fire that erupted Thursday at an apartment complex in Dallas, where debris from one collapsed building lay heaped on the ground while flames and black smoke billowed into the sky. Neighbors reported hearing a loud boom like an explosion.
2 days ago in Sports
Chiefs WR Rashee Rice continues serving jail sentence as team begins voluntary offseason workouts
While most of the Kansas City Chiefs participated in voluntary workouts this week, wide receiver Rashee Rice was back in Texas, serving his 30-day jail sentence after violating the terms of his probation for his role in a car crash that left multiple people injured.
2 days ago in World
Taylor Swift concert attack plot suspect found guilty by Austrian court
An Austrian court on Thursday convicted a man of planning to attack a Taylor Swift concert in Vienna nearly two years ago.
2 days ago in Sports, Trending
MLB owners have proposed a salary cap for the first time since baseball’s 1994-95 strike
Major League Baseball owners made their long-expected salary cap proposal to the players' association on Thursday, a system the union has vowed never to accept, setting the sides on course for a confrontation that threatens the 2027 season and perhaps beyond.
2 days ago in Crime & Safety, Local, ZZZ App Top Stories
Asheville wants bigger flood warning system after Helene failures
Asheville leaders discussed delayed flood alerts, emergency coordination and new plans for sirens, gauges and evacuation systems during Thursday’s Public Safety Committee meeting
2 days ago in Local, ZZZ App Top Stories
Here’s where Swannanoa’s new post office will be
The former Family Dollar store is expected to house the new USPS facility
2 days ago in Local, Native Advertising, Outdoors, ZZZ App Top Stories
More rain ahead for Asheville area as drought slowly eases
Forecasters say Western North Carolina will see on-and-off showers through the weekend, with a short-lived break in rain Friday
2 days ago in Local, ZZZ App Top Stories
Asheville shifts federal housing funds to replace lead pipes
Funding shift impacts nonprofits while prioritizing water safety and affordable housing construction
2 days ago in Sports
Baseball players ask for expanded free agency, salary arbitration rights, almost doubling minimum
Baseball players fired the opening salvo Wednesday in what is expected to be long and contentious labor negotiations, asking for expanded free agency and salary arbitration rights along with almost doubling the major league minimum and increasing the money high-revenue teams share with the less-wealthy clubs.
2 days ago in World
Think it’s hot now? The next five years will smash records, UN says
In the next five years, the Earth is overwhelmingly likely to surge again and again past the international climate threshold set as safe and shatter its hottest-year record along the way, according to new United Nations climate projections.
2 days ago in Lifestyle
Why your co-worker might be listening to music tuned to 432 hertz
Music recorded in 432 hertz (cycles per second) is taking off on social media platforms and music streaming services, where users can find an increasing number of tracks and playlists employing the alternate tuning, everything from meditation soundscapes to reggae songs recorded by Ziggy Marley.
2 days ago in National
Justice Department opens investigation into E. Jean Carroll, who accused Trump of assault: AP source
The Justice Department has opened an investigation into whether E. Jean Carroll, the longtime advice columnist who has said Donald Trump sexually assaulted her in a Manhattan department store 30 years ago, lied during the course of civil litigation against the Republican president, according to a person familiar with the matter.
2 days ago in Entertainment, Local
Things to do in Asheville and WNC: May 29-31
Events in Asheville and Western North Carolina this weekend include Cold Mountain Music Festival, WNC Whiskey Festival, live music, outdoor activities, community events and stage performances.
