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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.

There are plenty of spots around to take a spirit-free sip — from mocktails and nonalcoholic beers to kava and tea.
Tell us you’re from Asheville without telling us you’re from Asheville.
We rounded up a list of joints serving late-night meals in Asheville — from pizza to burgers to noodles.
From roasters and tastings to where to find nitro cold brew.
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.
From the American Goldfinch to the Carolina Wren — these avians can be found all around the area.
Your guide to getting involved with local government.
Learn about the biggest industries and employers in the Asheville metro area with this guide to local business.
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