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UNC Asheville announces committee to guide Millennial Campus planning
Urban development consulting firm HR&A Advisors will use the committee’s recommendations to create the Millennial Campus Action Plan, which will be delivered to the University for review.
January 28, 2026 02:55 PM
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Grace Powers
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Local government 101: Renters’ rights and resources in Buncombe County
Whether you’re a tenant or a landlord, learn about responsibilities and rights under the law — plus, some local resources and organizations.
April 1, 2024
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Buncombe County sees the Cease the Harm Audit Report
The audit and its 108 recommendations will be used to inform the final report of the Community Reparations Commission and the County’s Strategic Plan 2030.
March 28, 2024
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Local restaurants are dishing out kindness for the Asheville Humane Society
The annual Dine To Be Kind fundraiser lets you support local animals while eating at some of your favorite spots.
March 28, 2024
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Molly Wilson
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Changes to parking fees will roll into downtown Asheville this July
Asheville City Council unanimously approved changes to fees for metered street parking and parking garages.
March 27, 2024
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Grace Powers
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Get talking about local transportation
The City of Asheville is inviting the community to meet with transportation staff to learn about initiatives and share feedback.
March 20, 2024
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Molly Wilson
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Understanding the proposed short-term rental text amendments in Buncombe County
Here’s what you need to know about the proposed changes for short-term rentals in the unincorporated areas of Buncombe County.
March 15, 2024
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How to submit to our 2024 poetry contest
It’s National Poetry Month, and our readers are invited to submit original poems in a special AVLtoday contest.
March 14, 2024
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Asheville’s spring weather outlook for 2024
Prepare for spring weather in the Land of the Sky with these seasonal temperature and precipitation outlooks.
March 13, 2024
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Grace Powers
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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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