Sports
1 year ago
Aberg takes 1-shot lead into weekend in U.S. Open debut

Young Swede Ludvig Aberg worked his way to a 1-under 69 in extreme heat to take the lead at the midway point of the U.S. Open at Pinehurst, N.C.

Sports
1 year ago
‘Wise Guy’ Metcalf earns a statewide media honor

Charlie Metcalf of WISE Sports Radio has added a Media Person of the Year award to go with his football championship ring.

Sports
1 year ago
Scheffler enters U.S. Open with a target on his back

Having won five of his last eight tournaments, there’s no doubt Scottie Scheffler is the best in golf heading into the U.S. Open in Pinehurst, N.C.

Local
1 year ago
North Asheville Little Leaguers to play in national tourney

North Asheville players Addison Greene and Eleanor Austin have been chosen to play in the Maria Pepe Little League Baseball Legacy Series

Sports
2 years ago
Bell wins rain-shortened Coca-Cola 600 at Charlotte

CONCORD, N.C. (AP) — Christopher Bell finally has a big win to put on […]

Sports
2 years ago
NASCAR Hall of Famer to make a pit stop in Hendersonville

NASCAR Hall of Fame driver Jimmie Johnson will greet fans in Hendersonville Friday on the way to the Coca Cola 600 at Charlotte Motor Speedway on Sunday.

Sports
2 years ago
McIIroy shoots past Schauffele to win Wells Fargo Championship

Rory McIlroy surged past Xander Schauffele on the back nine Sunday to build a five-stroke victory at The Quail Hollow Club in Charlotte.

Health & Wellness
2 years ago
Can you outrun a 747? Register for the AVL Runway 5K

Registration is underway for the AVL Runway 5K, which is set for 9 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 17.

College
2 years ago
Mars Hill’s Tucker, UNCA’s Duncan to join NC Sports Hall of Fame

UNCA’s Sheila Ford Duncan and Mars Hill University’s Marilyn “Que” Tucker are set to be enshrined the North Carolina Sports Hall of Fame this week.

Local
2 years ago
Tourists mourn passing of former pitcher Ronny García

The Asheville Tourists are mourning the death of former pitching prospect Ronny Garcia, 24, who reportedly died in a traffic accident in the Dominican Republic.