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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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The City of Asheville wants your thoughts on local government
The citywide survey will focus on general opinions as well as specific issues like recreation, the environment, and safety.
January 8, 2024
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Molly Wilson
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City
How to be a poll worker with Buncombe County Election Services in the 2024 Primary Election
Make an impact (and some extra cash).
January 5, 2024
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Grace Powers
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Culture
Try this: AVLtoday’s Picture of the Year contest
We’re commemorating 2023 the best way we know how — highlighting local photos through our AVLtoday Picture of the Year contest.
January 3, 2024
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Emily Shea-Owen
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City
City of Asheville’s new Active Transportation Committee gets moving
With pedestrians, cyclists, and greenways in mind, the committee aims to make an impact on the interconnectivity of local transportation.
January 2, 2024
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Molly Wilson
City
Recycling your Christmas tree in Asheville
Out with the old, in with the new year.
December 22, 2023
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STAFF
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Nonprofits
Appalachian Sustainable Agriculture Project will expand the Double SNAP Network and incentives
More WNC farmers markets, farmstands, and groceries will join the Double SNAP for Fruits and Vegetables programs in 2024.
December 19, 2023
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Molly Wilson
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City
Exploring the history of Asheville’s Black community on the Asheville Black Cultural‍ Heritage Trail
After 13 years of work, the trail is open to the public to learn about the legacy of Black Asheville.
December 18, 2023
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Grace Powers
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City
What Ashevillians googled this year
2023’s Google Year in Search is out — check out what Ashevillians were searching most this year (it might surprise you).
December 14, 2023
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Brianna Williams
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Nonprofits
Green Built Alliance’s initiatives to create a clean energy future
Learn about each project and how you can help the nonprofit achieve its goal of 100% renewable energy by 2042.
December 6, 2023
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Grace Powers
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City
City and County staff present updates on strategies to end homelessness
The team shared progress in five key strategic areas, from creating a strong foundation to investing in the future.
December 5, 2023
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Molly Wilson
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Celebrate Independent Bookstore Day in Asheville
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April 17, 2025
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The unique history of Pisgah Astronomical Research Institute
PARI is one of only three International Dark Sky-certified Parks in North Carolina — and it has fascinating ties to NASA and the Cold War.
April 16, 2025
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Airports and Transportation
Asheville Regional Airport unveils new food and retail options
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