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Travel and Outdoors
County earns funding to purchase Deaverview Mountain for a public park
In partnership with the Southern Appalachian Highlands Conservancy, Buncombe County will acquire Deaverview Mountain, meaning the 343-acre mountaintop tract will be conserved as a public park.
September 08, 2025 11:52 AM
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Grace Powers
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City
Buncombe County Board of Commissioners + School Boards set goals for 2030
Thursday’s special meeting refined the priorities for the local school system’s part in the Strategic Plan 2030 — and you’ve got a chance to weigh in.
August 23, 2024
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Molly Wilson
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Development
LEED-certified locations in Asheville
We break down how a building or community becomes LEED-certified and what the four levels mean.
August 23, 2024
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Jessalin Heins-Nagamoto
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Real Estate
How difficult is it to buy a home in Asheville?
This NBC tool utilizes home prices, interest rates, and availability (among other factors) to determine just how difficult it is to buy a home in Buncombe County.
August 22, 2024
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Brianna Williams
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City
Homing in on the 2025 Schedule of Values
During a public hearing this week, the Buncombe County Board of Commissioners approved the plan for the 2025 reappraisal of real property.
August 21, 2024
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Molly Wilson
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Government
The North Carolina Arboretum’s George Briggs is awarded The Order of the Long Leaf Pine
The founding director was awarded the highest civilian honor a North Carolinian can receive.
August 16, 2024
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Grace Powers
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Real Estate
Adaptive reuse works to breathe new life into Asheville’s buildings
Several high-profile adaptive reuse projects have hit the headlines in the previous months, so we’re looking at what goes into reviving an old structure.
August 7, 2024
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Molly Wilson
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City
Buncombe County moves forward with an Ad Hoc Short-Term Rental Committee
Membership applicants have been identified for public interviews, preparing for the committee to convene in September and October.
August 7, 2024
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Molly Wilson
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City
Bountiful Cities joins the City of Asheville’s Food Policy Action Plan
The nonprofit will now help implement city-led programs and activities supporting access to healthy, nutritious food.
August 1, 2024
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Molly Wilson
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City
10+ elementary, middle, and high schools in Asheville
From Montford to South Asheville, we’re giving you all the pertinent details about some of the elementary, middle, and high schools.
July 30, 2024
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Brook Bolen
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Spread the local love with AVLtoday’s Best
From coffee shops to event venues, we’re asking for your insight on the top-tier spots Asheville has to offer.
July 29, 2024
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Bella Rainey
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