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Nonprofits
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
The College Street parking garage will be part of the Affordable Parking Program
City
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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Government
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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Grace Powers
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March is the month of perks at the International African American Museum
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Education
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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Sarah Leonhardt
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City
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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City
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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Volunteer
How to join a Buncombe County board or commission
Use your unique perspective to help improve our community by joining a county board or commission.
March 12, 2024
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Grace Powers
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Government
Your guide to sports betting in North Carolina
Here’s the 411 on placing online wagers.
March 11, 2024
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Cheers to Asheville’s Wine Spectator Award winners
More than 10 Asheville restaurants were recognized by Wine Spectator for their excellent wine lists — let’s raise a glass to the winners.
July 1, 2025
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Scour the shelves of these local bookstores
Find a favorite, get cozy, and explore a world between the pages.
June 26, 2025
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Culture
Thomas Dambo’s world-famous trolls are heading to Asheville
The NC Arboretum will be the first North American host of the Danish artist’s “Trolls: A Field Study” exhibit, running mid-November to late February.
June 26, 2025
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Travel and Outdoors
Inside the new North Concourse at Asheville Regional Airport
No ticket? No problem. Here’s a tour of the Asheville Regional Airport’s new North Concourse. Plus, what to know for your next flight.
June 24, 2025
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Culture
How to spend the longest day of the year in Asheville
The summer solstice is the longest day of the year, and we’ve got all the best ways to celebrate around town.
June 19, 2025
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Culture
Niche WNC museums you might not know about
From rare cars to a collection of aluminum Christmas trees, you’ll be dazzled at these area museums.
June 18, 2025
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Travel and Outdoors
The new summer festival building back the French Broad
The teams behind Wrong Way Campground and Uproar announced a new fly fishing festival benefiting RiverLink and the French Broad Riverkeeper.
June 17, 2025
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Grace Powers
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Events
Creating space for community healing with the “Come Hell or High Water” memory project
Buncombe County Special Collections and a team of volunteers are asking you to step up to the mic and share your lessons learned from Helene so we can heal together.
June 17, 2025
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Grace Powers
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Travel and Outdoors
3 new businesses opening in Old Fort this summer
There are plenty of new experiences waiting for you just ~30 minutes outside of Asheville, from mountain biking thrills to THC beverages.
June 16, 2025
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Grace Powers