Local
1 year 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.

A Ukrainian serviceman with the 65th Brigade opens the door of his armored vehicle at the frontline in the Zaporizhzhia region, Ukraine, on Sunday, April 21, 2024. (AP Photo/Andriy Andriyenko)
Local
1 year ago
Edwards backs aid for Ukraine, Israel; delegation mostly united

The state’s delegation was nearly united in support of $60.8 billion in aid to Ukraine, with a lone opponent, U.S. Rep. Dan Bishop.

Local
1 year ago
Club names finalists for high school athletics honors

The Mountain Amateur Athletic Club has named finalists for its annual awards honoring top student-athletes in the region.

Things were bananas at the Earth Day 5K on April 20, 2024, at Carrier Park in Asheville, N.C.
Local
1 year ago
Things get bananas at the Earth Day 5K in Asheville

A 54-year-old from Asheville ran the fastest time, but the planet was the real winner of the Earth Day 5K in Asheville on Saturday.

Crime & Safety
1 year ago
Victim identified in Tunnel Road homicide; suspect charged

Asheville Police identified the victim of Thursday’s fatal shooting as Oji Trevon Mitchell, 33, of Columbia, S.C.

Health & Wellness
1 year ago
Hopes are high for state’s first legal medical marijuana joint

“I think they’re going to be busy,” a Cannabis Control Board director said of the 4/20 opening of Great Smoky Cannabis Co.

Crime & Safety
1 year ago
Some wary of letting A.I. take non-emergency sheriff, police calls

Not everyone is sold on a plan to let machine learning technology field non-emergency sheriff, police and fire calls.

Local
1 year ago
WEEKEND WEATHER: Chance of ‘hazardous weather’ Friday

The National Weather Service has issued a Hazardous Weather Outlook on Friday for western North Carolina and other areas.

Bear warning sign
Local
1 year ago
Outrage grows over bear cub pulled out of a tree for photo op

“It’s not often we see such blatant disrespect for wildlife,” said a wildlife official who was called to the scene Tuesday.

Local
1 year ago
Fisher’s rare three-homer night helps Tourists win slug-fest

The first baseman’s third blast of the night was decisive in a 15-12 win over the Rome Emperors.