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Fairview Elementary marks centennial with confetti, artwork, alumni

Fairview Elementary School marked its 100 year birthday this week with a celebration featuring students past and present.

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Duke freshman forward Cameron Boozer named The Associated Press men’s national player of the year

Cameron Boozer was at the center of everything for Duke this season. The 6-foot-9, 250-pound forward proved tough enough to score through...

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US employers added a surprisingly strong 178,000 jobs last month, rebounding from a weak February

American employers added a surprisingly strong 178,000 new jobs last month, rebounding from a dismal February. And the unemployment...

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The Latest: US and Israel are trying to rescue fighter jet crew in Iran, Israeli source says

The U.S. military launched a rescue operation Friday after Iranian state media reported that an American fighter jet went down and at least...

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5 things to consider before adding outdoor lighting to your garden

From design planning to fixture choices, experts say thoughtful lighting creates a more natural, inviting landscape

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Black bass fishing fuels $2.6B impact in North Carolina

State report finds bass most popular catch, outpacing Mountain trout and other inland species

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Tourists rally late to beat Emperors 4-3 in season opener

Nunez delivers clutch double as Asheville erases late deficit

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Warm, springlike weather for Easter — but don’t forget the umbrella

Mild temperatures give way to cooler air and possible frost early next week in Asheville area

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Senior living activities boost health, happiness

Movie nights, hobby clubs, and group outings combat loneliness and foster friendships

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Lightning-sparked fire on Old Fort Mountain mostly contained at 1 acre

Helicopter drops stop spread near Kitsuma Trail; larger Jumping Branch Fire remains active near Marion

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Buncombe County eyes $500M-plus budget amid rising costs

Early plan includes new positions, higher education funding and growing public safety costs

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Owl cam: NC Wildlife Resources Commission puts owlet hatch on display

Have you ever seen an owlet hatch? The North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission wants to allow you to see just that with their "Barn Owlet Watch 2026" livestream.

1 day ago in Food & Drink, Local, ZZZ App Top Stories

Fork & Dagger: A long-delayed visit to Oyster House pays off

West Asheville spot delivers standout seafood and a sense of old Asheville charm

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Overturned milk truck shuts down I-40 West

Spill impacts Muddy Creek near McDowell-Burke line as crews work to contain damage and reopen highway

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Things to do in Asheville and WNC: April 3-5

A comedy festival, a new art walk and a long-running sunrise service are all on the docket this weekend in WNC.

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Introducing HAYNES Construction Group

MB HAYNES has announced the creation of HAYNES Construction Group, bringing two general construction services together under one unified name.

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Ready for a run? April race calendar in Asheville and WNC

Racers, walkers and fun runners alike have plenty of races to choose from in Asheville and Western North Carolina this month. From craft brew relays to egg hunt 5Ks, read about the quirks, themes and distances of them all in our April race calendar.

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The Latest: Artemis II fully fueled for NASA’s historic return to the moon

NASA's launch team has loaded more than 700,000 gallons of fuel into the 32-story Space Launch System rocket, setting the stage for the Artemis II mission crew members to board...

2 days ago in Entertainment, Music

Megan Thee Stallion takes 2 Broadway shows off after illness during ‘Moulin Rouge!’

Megan Thee Stallion was rushed to the hospital after "feeling very ill" while onstage on Broadway in "Moulin Rouge! The Musical." She later took to social media to explain...

2 days ago in Entertainment, Music

Bruce Springsteen brings ‘Streets of Minneapolis’ home as he launches US tour with ‘War’

Bruce Springsteen was in a defiant but upbeat mood as he returned Tuesday night to the "Streets of Minneapolis" to launch his latest...