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3 hours ago in Entertainment

What to Stream: Ed Sheeran, ‘Only Murders in the Building,’ Charlie Sheen doc and Borderlands 4

"Only Murders in the Building" returning for its fifth season and Ed Sheeran coming back with the new pop album "Play" are some of the new television, films, music and games headed to a device near you.

3 hours ago in Entertainment, Music

Ella Langley, Megan Moroney, Lainey Wilson lead Country Music Association Awards noms with 6 each

Joining Lainey Wilson in competing for the night's highest honor — CMA entertainer of the year — will be Luke Combs, Cody Johnson, Chris Stapleton and Morgan Wallen, last year's winner in the category.

3 hours ago in National

Trump note to Epstein that he denies signing is released by Congress

Democrats on the House Oversight Committee released on Monday a sexually suggestive letter to Jeffrey Epstein purportedly signed by President Donald Trump, which he has denied.

4 hours ago in Community, Crime & Safety, Lifestyle, Local, ZZZ App Top Stories

APD seeking information about West Asheville motorcycle accident

The Asheville Police Department is seeking information from anyone who may have witnessed a motor vehicle collision involving a motorcyclist this morning in West Asheville.

4 hours ago in Arts & Culture, Entertainment, Lifestyle, Local, Perspectives, ZZZ App Top Stories

Montford Park Players reveal the colorful side of dark ‘King Lear’

The Montford Park Players continue their 53rd season, “A Season of Lunatics, Lovers, & Poets,” with "The Tragedy of King Lear," written by William Shakespeare and directed by Jason Williams and assistant director Quinn Terry. "King Lear" will be staged at 7:30 p.m., Friday to Saturday, Sept. 5-27, at the Hazel Robinson Amphitheatre, 92 Gay St.

9 hours ago in Entertainment, Local, ZZZ App Top Stories

Dog Day Afternoon returns Saturday with off-leash fun, contests and canine performers

Dog Day Afternoon returns to Lake Julian Park in Arden this Saturday, September 13, for an afternoon of free pet-friendly fun including contests, food trucks, rescue adoptions, and a brand-new fenced dog play area for large and small dogs.

Buncombe County Commissioners next week will consider setting aside nearly $7.7 million of bond funds toward 347 acres of open space, with trails and scenic overlooks at Deaverview Mountain.

9 hours ago in Community, Local, Outdoors, ZZZ App Top Stories

$4.5M grant to fund Deaverview Mountain land purchase

Buncombe County plans new public park and outdoor amenities in partnership with Southern Appalachian Highlands Conservancy

10 hours ago in Local, ZZZ App Top Stories

DOJ warns Asheville, Buncombe County over reparations plan

Federal authorities flag 38 proposals aimed at addressing historical inequities for possible conflicts with housing, employment and constitutional law

10 hours ago in Sports

Carlos Alcaraz beats rival Jannik Sinner at the U.S. Open for a 6th Slam title and the No. 1 ranking

With his US Open win, Carlos Alcaraz reasserted his superiority over defending champion Jannik Sinner, wrested away the top spot in the ATP rankings and left tennis fans eager for whenever their next clash will come.

10 hours ago in Entertainment

‘SNL’ wins big for season 50 at the Creative Arts Emmys. Obama, Kimmel and Lamar also take trophies

Barack Obama won his third career Emmy and Kendrick Lamar won his second, while the 50th season of "Saturday Night Live" was the biggest winner with 11 on the second night of the Creative Arts Emmy Awards.

10 hours ago in Sports, Trending

Ravens’ stunning collapse: Baltimore blows 15-point lead in final 4 minutes in 41-40 loss to Bills

With Matt Prater hitting a 32-yard field goal as time expired, Baltimore squandered a 15-point lead in the final four minutes in a stunning season-opening 41-40 loss to the Buffalo Bills on Sunday night.

10 hours ago in Sports

Jury selection begins in the trial of the man accused of attempting to assassinate Trump in Florida

Jury selection began Monday in the trial of a man charged with trying to assassinate Donald Trump while he played golf last year in South Florida.

12 hours ago in Local, ZZZ App Top Stories

Asheville community forms human chain to save UNCA woods

Sheets painted with messages and artwork create a visual statement around the 54-acre urban forest

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

Civil rights suit filed against Haywood County, landfill operators

Complaint alleges deputy joined in threats, assault during landfill confrontation

13 hours ago in Local, ZZZ App Top Stories

Crashes close Smokey Park Highway, I-40 ramp at Enka/Candler

Morning traffic backed up after highway shut down

19 hours ago in Arts & Culture, Entertainment, Lifestyle, Local, Perspectives, ZZZ App Top Stories

Hauntingly familiar ‘The Conjuring: Last Rites’ conjures up nothing new – 828reviewsNOW

After four main installments, two spin-off series and over a decade of jump scares, demonic possessions and one persistent haunted doll, "The Conjuring" universe comes to a close with "The Conjuring: Last Rites," a mediocre finale to an inconsistent franchise.

1 day ago in Local, Sports, ZZZ App Top Stories

United Way of North Carolina awards $4M for Helene recovery in WNC

Funds target housing stabilization and community resilience after storm

1 day ago in Health & Wellness, Local, ZZZ App Top Stories

63 NC water plants honored for outstanding quality

Division of Water Resources highlights facilities -- including several in Western North Carolina -- that surpassed federal and state requirements in 2024

1 day ago in Asheville History, Local, Native Advertising, ZZZ App Top Stories

Strangeville: The Cherokee legend of U’lag‘û, the great yellow-jacket

Long before the Nantahala was a playground for rafters, the Cherokee told of U’lag‘û — a giant yellow-jacket said to be as large as a house. The legend explains the origin of yellow-jackets and marks the land with names still known around Franklin and the Nantahala Gorge.

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

Hendersonville to host Mud Creek cleanup Sept. 20

City partners with Asheville GreenWorks to remove storm debris, improve local waterways

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3 hours ago in Entertainment

What to Stream: Ed Sheeran, ‘Only Murders in the Building,’ Charlie Sheen doc and Borderlands 4

"Only Murders in the Building" returning for its fifth season and Ed Sheeran coming back with the new pop album "Play" are some of the new television, films, music and games headed to a device near you.

3 hours ago in Entertainment, Music

Ella Langley, Megan Moroney, Lainey Wilson lead Country Music Association Awards noms with 6 each

Joining Lainey Wilson in competing for the night's highest honor — CMA entertainer of the year — will be Luke Combs, Cody Johnson, Chris Stapleton and Morgan Wallen, last year's winner in the category.

4 hours ago in Arts & Culture, Entertainment, Lifestyle, Local, Perspectives

Montford Park Players reveal the colorful side of dark ‘King Lear’

The Montford Park Players continue their 53rd season, “A Season of Lunatics, Lovers, & Poets,” with "The Tragedy of King Lear," written by William Shakespeare and directed by Jason Williams and assistant director Quinn Terry. "King Lear" will be staged at 7:30 p.m., Friday to Saturday, Sept. 5-27, at the Hazel Robinson Amphitheatre, 92 Gay St.

9 hours ago in Entertainment, Local

Dog Day Afternoon returns Saturday with off-leash fun, contests and canine performers

Dog Day Afternoon returns to Lake Julian Park in Arden this Saturday, September 13, for an afternoon of free pet-friendly fun including contests, food trucks, rescue adoptions, and a brand-new fenced dog play area for large and small dogs.

10 hours ago in Entertainment

‘SNL’ wins big for season 50 at the Creative Arts Emmys. Obama, Kimmel and Lamar also take trophies

Barack Obama won his third career Emmy and Kendrick Lamar won his second, while the 50th season of "Saturday Night Live" was the biggest winner with 11 on the second night of the Creative Arts Emmy Awards.