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Laura Hackett

Senior City Editor

Laura is based in Asheville, NC and has written for AVLtoday since March 2021. Before joining 6AM City, she wrote for Mountain Xpress and created content for the Asheville Area Chamber of Commerce (the 2019 National Chamber of the Year). In her free time, she loves exploring her city by bike, testing out new restaurants, and hanging out with her dog Iroh at the park.

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Business
20+ sober-friendly or alcohol-free places for a drink in Asheville
There are plenty of spots around to take a spirit-free sip — from mocktails and nonalcoholic beers to kava and tea.
January 7, 2025
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Laura Hackett
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Live
Unwritten rules of Asheville
Tell us you’re from Asheville without telling us you’re from Asheville.
September 22, 2024
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Live
Where to find lunch for under $10 in Asheville
From pizza and sandwiches to seitan shawarma.
September 18, 2024
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Culture
10+ international grocery markets in Asheville
Take your tastebuds on a trip around the world and enjoy cuisine from every corner of the Earth — without leaving the Land of the Sky.
August 9, 2024
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Food
Where to grab a late-night meal in Asheville
We rounded up a list of joints serving late-night meals in Asheville — from pizza to burgers to noodles.
May 31, 2024
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History
Follow the history of Asheville’s Urban Trail
Asheville’s historical Urban Trail has everything from a giant flat iron to a swinging bell to a bronze version of Thomas Wolfe’s shoes.
May 13, 2024
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Laura Hackett
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Culture
20 birds to look and listen for this season
From the American Goldfinch to the Carolina Wren — these avians can be found all around the area.
April 23, 2024
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Brook Bolen
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City
Here’s how to join a city board or commission
Your guide to getting involved with local government.
March 12, 2024
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Work
The top industries and employers in the Asheville metro area
Learn about the biggest industries and employers in the Asheville metro area with this guide to local business.
January 22, 2024
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Laura Hackett
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