3 hours ago in Business, Lifestyle, Local, On The Town, Outdoors, ZZZ App Top Stories

Resale 101: Second Gear to host event for beginner businesses

Second Gear, an outdoor gear and apparel consignment shop, is an Asheville staple of outdoor adventure and community-oriented business. Later this week, in conjunction with the consignment platform SimpleConsign, Second Gear will share its 21 years of consignment experience with the next generation of entrepreneurs.

3 hours ago in Arts & Culture, Lifestyle, Local, Music, On The Town, ZZZ App Top Stories

Asheville band Sufferin’ Fools to launch new EP with Weaverville performance

The release show will held from 8 to 10 p.m., Friday, Sept. 26 at Eda's, 1098 New Stock Road. Tickets are $10 at the door. The show is for ages 21 and up.

4 hours ago in Community, Local, ZZZ App Top Stories

Duke Energy honors dozens of WNC nonprofits with grants at Helene event

The Duke Energy Foundation hosted an event today recognizing the work of Western North Carolina nonprofits in the aftermath of Hurricane Helene. The event, planned around the one year anniversary of Helene hitting the region, featured remarks from several nonprofit leaders and the announcement of grants on the state, regional and local levels.

5 hours ago in National

Man who represented himself is found guilty of trying to assassinate Trump at Florida golf course

The man who was charged with attempting to assassinate Donald Trump at a Florida golf course last year tried to stab himself in the neck with a pen shortly after being found guilty of all counts on Tuesday.

5 hours ago in Sports

MLB will use robot umpires in 2026

Robot umpires are getting called up to the big leagues next season. Major League Baseball's 11-man competition committee on Tuesday approved use of the Automated Ball/Strike System in the major leagues in 2026.

5 hours ago in Community, Food & Drink, Lifestyle, Local, On The Town, ZZZ App Top Stories

After doubling recipients of farm food, Root Cause to host Helene fundraiser

To mark the one year anniversary of Hurricane Helene and the resilience of Western North Carolina in its aftermath, Root Cause Farm, a volunteer-based nonprofit dedicated to combatting community hunger, will hold a gathering to celebrate recovery and the local bonds which define the Fairview farm and its mission.

6 hours ago in Crime & Safety, Local, ZZZ App Top Stories

Search continues for missing Barnardsville woman

More than 80 responders using K-9 units and drones to locate 56-year-old Betty Wheeler

6 hours ago in Community, Local, On The Town, ZZZ App Top Stories

12 lives, 12 chimes: Hendersonville to hold moment of silence for Helene victims

The ceremony, scheduled on the one year anniversary of Helene, will be held at noon on Saturday, Sept. 27 at the Henderson County Courthouse, 200 N Grove St.

7 hours ago in Business, Local, ZZZ App Top Stories

Blue Ridge Power to lay off hundreds in Asheville, Fayetteville

Pine Gate Renewables subsidiary cites challenging market conditions and federal policy changes

7 hours ago in Local, ZZZ App Top Stories

Nighttime I-26 closures scheduled in Henderson County

Westbound lanes between Exit 49 and 44 will be shut from 8 p.m. to 6 a.m.; weather may affect schedule

7 hours ago in Local, ZZZ App Top Stories

Asheville Fire Department offers disaster kit tips

Firefighters to set up table Wednesday morning to show residents what to include in a 72-hour emergency kit

8 hours ago in Local, ZZZ App Top Stories

British Consul opens pop-up office in Asheville

Public events this week spotlight local startups and the impact of AI on the arts

8 hours ago in Arts & Culture, Community, Lifestyle, Local, On The Town, ZZZ App Top Stories

Art on Main returns: 100+ artists to appear at Hendersonville art show

The annual Art on Main art show will return to Hendersonville this weekend for its 66th rendition, coinciding with the one year anniversary of Hurricane Helene.

8 hours ago in Local, ZZZ App Top Stories

North Carolina receives another $48M for storm recovery projects

Buncombe County, Appalachian State, and state agencies among beneficiaries of latest FEMA funds

8 hours ago in Crime & Safety, Local, ZZZ App Top Stories

Candler homes targeted in armed break-ins, authorities say

Residents were restrained as suspects stole property in August and September incidents

11 hours ago in Crime & Safety, Local, ZZZ App Top Stories

UPDATE: Man charged in death of woman on I-26 in Asheville

Passenger dies at the scene; investigation ongoing

11 hours ago in Local, ZZZ App Top Stories

Old Fort honors efforts in year since Helene

Mayor highlights recovery, invites residents to celebrate community strength with ceremony, live music and fireworks

12 hours ago in Sports

The Padres earn a playoff spot for the 4th time in 6 seasons

The San Diego Padres are headed back to the playoffs for the fourth time in six seasons. The Padres clinched a playoff berth with a 5-4, 11-inning win against the three-time NL Central champion Milwaukee Brewers on Monday night.

12 hours ago in Sports

Lions run over the Ravens, sack Lamar Jackson 7 times in a 38-30 win over Baltimore

Punishing all night — and tricky when they had to be — the Detroit Lions battered the Baltimore Ravens with a performance that epitomized everything they've become under coach Dan Campbell.

12 hours ago in Health & Wellness, Local, ZZZ App Top Stories

Hand, foot and mouth disease spreading in Haywood County

Common childhood illness can cause fever, rash and mouth sores