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Highland Brewing welcomes Cultivate Climbing and Black Dome in 2026
Plus, the brewery plans to open a pizza spot.
January 07, 2026 02:23 PM
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Grace Powers
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Inside Poppy’s $4.3 million expansion plan
Popcorn fans rejoice: A flagship store is heading to the South Slope.
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Grace Powers
Governor Roy Cooper signs HB347 during a ceremony at Spectrum Center.
Government
Sports betting apps are now legal in NC
Governor Cooper says the bill will benefit NC’s economy “for generations to come.”
June 14, 2023
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Grace Powers
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Small Business
Asheville welcomes its first book store on wheels
Chapters Bookstop, a passion project of Dawnn Sanders, launched this month.
June 13, 2023
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Laura Hackett
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A former Greyhound bus station is reopening as a bar and lounge
This spot will have you howling for a martini.
June 13, 2023
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Entertainment
Amethyst Realm brings cacao and flow arts to the South Slope
This community safe space has big plans to get Asheville moving.
May 31, 2023
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Grace Powers
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Business
The RAD Brew Co. celebrates its grand opening
The brewery, which opens May 20, is led by a former Wicked Weed head brewer and manager.
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East Fork founders John Vigeland, Connie Matisse, and Alex Matisse.
Business
Meet Asheville’s 12 Certified B Corp companies
Local businesses you can feel extra good supporting.
May 10, 2023
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Laura Hackett
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Startups
Venture Asheville helps local startups surpass $100 million in revenue
This mentorship program has served 70+ Asheville startups.
April 21, 2023
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Emily Shea-Owen
A pie with a golden brown crust.
Small Business
Eat Camille Cogswell’s favorite desserts at her Tiny Gallery Bake Sale
Find pies and cakes aplenty at a new weekly bake sale.
April 7, 2023
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Sarah Leonhardt
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For the kids: Have a blast at the NC Science Festival
Get a hands-on experience with all things science, technology, engineering, arts, and math.
April 5, 2023
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Jessalin Heins-Nagamoto
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