ICYMI: Your favorite Asheville news from September 2022

As we dust off our Halloween costumes + ring in October, let’s take a moment to celebrate the best things we saw this September.

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Can you feel it? Fall is in the air. As we pull out our sweaters, plan our Halloween costumes + prepare for a month full of festivities, let’s take a moment to look back at the stories you loved most in September.

Join these local Facebook groups in Asheville, NC
It was a pleasant surprise to see how interested you were in getting even more plugged into the community, joining everything from real estate and outdoors-focused groups to food + beverage forums.

A sneak peek at Gemelli, Asheville’s new Italian eatery
Y’all were hungry for news about Chef Anthony Cerrato’s latest venture — a Northern Italian eatery, coffee shop, wine bar, and specialty market.

Fall foliage report
You loved this fall foliage analysis, that breaks down when to expect peak colors and at which elevations. We also shared tips on the best places to go leaf-peeping.

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Observe the federal holiday with speeches, demonstrations, and service opportunities around Buncombe County.
Make the most of the season without pulling out your wallet.
The cafe is moving to the former Laughing Seed location, opening a full service breakfast and brunch spot.
More than 100 people will embark on The Great Mother March, a 32-day walk from Asheville to Washington, DC, spreading a message of healing and unity.
Support local restaurants during two weeks of good eats.
Dig into Asheville’s must-try pizza shops — from late-night slices to fancy fare and everything in between.
Plus, the brewery plans to open a pizza spot.
Whether you’re plunging into icy water, hopping on the reformer, or basking in red light, wellness in 2026 is about finding what makes you feel good. With so many options popping up around Asheville, we’re sharing where to try these wellness trends.
From crafting to cooking, cornhole to carpentry, you can say goodbye to boredom.
We compiled all of the feedback from our Giving Campaign to learn what readers love most and want to see more of in our newsletters. Here’s a peek at what they said.