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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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Development
Answered: An update on the Blue Ridge Parkway Bridge construction
If you’ve been curious about the new BRP bridge over I-26, we did the research so you don’t have to.
December 1, 2023
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Molly Wilson
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See the results of your Missing Middle Housing Study input
After months of research and eliciting feedback from the public, the City of Asheville has released its draft recommendations.
November 29, 2023
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Molly Wilson
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Buncombe County to lift open burning ban
The County announced that the open burning ban that became effective on Monday, Nov. 6 will be lifted Thursday, Nov. 30.
November 29, 2023
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Grace Powers
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Asheville’s most iconic landmarks
Consider these our Hollywood signs.
November 19, 2023
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Travis Meier
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City
Answered: Your ideas on carbon reduction
Last week, we asked for your thoughts on how Asheville should use funding from the Carbon Reduction Program — here’s what you said.
November 17, 2023
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Brianna Williams
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Development
Be the broker: Which vacant office spaces would you like to see become affordable housing?
Tell us which empty building could be used differently.
November 15, 2023
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Brianna Williams
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City
Warm up in winter with Buncombe County emergency energy assistance programs
The Crisis Intervention Program and Low Income Energy Assistance Program help eligible local families counter the seasonal chill.
November 15, 2023
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Molly Wilson
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City
Offering understanding with National Hunger and Homelessness Awareness Week
Local nonprofits, organization, and City + County staff are hosting events during the week to highlight responses to hunger, homelessness, and related challenges.
November 9, 2023
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Molly Wilson
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Local government 101: The basics of the Buncombe County Tourism Development Authority
Learn what the work of the BCTDA and Explore Asheville means for locals and how you can connect.
November 7, 2023
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Molly Wilson
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City
Buncombe County extends burn ban due to drought and wildfire conditions throughout WNC
Find details on the ban and how you can support wildfire relief efforts for our neighbors in Henderson County.
November 6, 2023
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Grace Powers
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Citizen Vinyl’s cafe, event space, and record store to close by May
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Earth Fare celebrates 50 years in Asheville
The city’s first health food store is celebrating its 50th birthday by offering you free cake.
April 14, 2025
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Be a force of nature on Earth Day in Asheville
Join the cleanups, crafting, parties, and promotions happening in honor of the world around us.
April 14, 2025
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Corner Kitchen preserves its history as it rebuilds
A fixture of the local food scene, the restaurant is preserving its history by placing time capsules in the wall as it rebuilds from Helene.
April 11, 2025
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Your guide to Downtown After 5
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April 11, 2025
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Period Nirvana opens in West Asheville, offering menstrual cycle care products
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Meherwan Irani hosts the popular Bon Appétit web series, “Street Eats”
The Chai Pani chef and owner takes you to the streets of Mumbai in a viral video with the food magazine.
April 10, 2025
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The story of Asheville’s Sister Cities
Find a little piece of home in these seven international cities.
April 9, 2025
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The Whale’s grown-up version of the Scholastic Book Fair
Imagine shopping at the iconic Book Fair again, but this time with grown-up money and a beer in hand.
April 9, 2025
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