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Coxe Avenue affordable housing project gets an update
County staff recommended Raleigh-based developer Harmony Housing as the project’s partner.
March 6, 2025
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Grace Powers
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Rivers, rocks + rocket science: UNC Asheville pre-college programs
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Mark your calendars: Important recovery deadlines are coming soon
Keep track of upcoming deadlines for final debris pickup, FEMA Disaster Assistance, and more.
February 27, 2025
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Grace Powers
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Arts
Hands-on support at Maker’s March
Support local makers and artists all month long while they teach you their craft during this special series from the Merchants of Downtown Asheville.
February 26, 2025
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Grace Powers
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WNC Nature Center set to reopen on March 17
The wildlife park will reopen after work on the roads and main bridge.
February 24, 2025
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Grace Powers
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Mountain Housing Opportunities’ plans to expand affordable housing in 2025
The affordable housing nonprofit supported more than 2,000 households in 2024 and has plans to develop more affordable housing in 2025.
February 19, 2025
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Grace Powers
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Local media matters — so does your support
When you choose to support AVLtoday, you’re investing in more than just a daily newsletter — you’re investing in a stronger, more informed community.
February 19, 2025
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How to get your REAL ID in Asheville
The deadline to obtain your REAL ID is coming up on May 7, 2025 — here’s how and why to get one in NC.
February 13, 2025
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Brianna Williams
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4 City boards and commissions we’d create in Asheville
Every city needs a planning and zoning commission, but what about a neighborhood bear naming committee?
February 11, 2025
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Bethany Osborn
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YMI Cultural Center to unveil renovations at grand reopening
After rescheduling due to Helene, the YMI will celebrate its grand reopening with a ribbon cutting ceremony and several upcoming Black History Month events.
February 7, 2025
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Grace Powers
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Travel and Outdoors
Carolina Climbers Coalition buys famed climbing area in Chimney Rock
The Asheville-based organization worked with national climbing nonprofit Access Fund to purchase the “iconic” Lower Ghost Town.
November 6, 2025
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Anonymous donor supports Biltmore Village’s restoration with $150,000 gift
The Preservation Society of Asheville and Buncombe County will distribute the funds through six grants, restoring the village’s historic buildings.
November 6, 2025
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Grace Powers
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Buncombe County Commissioners approve 2030 Strategic Plan
Revised through public feedback post-Helene, the plan sets goals for housing, health, safety, and sustainability for the next five years.
November 5, 2025
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Grace Powers
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Immerse yourself in local music history at these Asheville Sessions events
The centennial celebration of the historic commercial recordings of Americana music is this Thursday, Nov. 6 through Sunday, Nov. 9.
November 5, 2025
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Grace Powers
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Just how bad is the traffic in Asheville?
Spoiler alert: Traffic isn’t great. We dove into the Texas A&M Transportation Institute’s congestion data so you don’t have to.
November 4, 2025
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The Asheville restaurants recognized in the MICHELIN Guide American South
In the new guide, Asheville boasts one MICHELIN Green Star, three Bib Gourmand awards, and 12 recommended restaurants. See which spots made the guide.
November 3, 2025
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Grace Powers
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Culture
The mystery of the Brown Mountain Lights
One of the most famous WNC legends persists as the fleeting orbs of light still remain unexplainable occurrences.
October 30, 2025
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Grace Powers
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Support local organizations feeding the community for free
Support these local organizations to make sure our community stays fed.
October 29, 2025
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Grace Powers
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Nonprofits
MountainTrue’s River Debris Cleanup Program gets a $750,000 expansion
A grant from the Center for Disaster Philanthropy Truist WNC Recovery and Resiliency Fund allows the program to continue its work into eastern TN with a bigger team.
October 28, 2025
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Grace Powers