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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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Education
Buncombe County Public Libraries introduces 1,000 Books Before Kindergarten Program
Help your kids start a new chapter with a passion for page turning.
August 10, 2023
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Grace Powers
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City
City support at the Business Inclusion Office
This office helps the City of Asheville work towards greater business equity.
August 9, 2023
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Molly Wilson
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Culture
Learn something new at these 10+ museums in Asheville
Whether you’re a history buff, art aficionado, or music lover, these 12 museums in Asheville have it all.
August 8, 2023
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City
Partner with public spaces for pollinator garden certification
Asheville GreenWorks and the City of Asheville have teamed up to allow residents to certify public gardens.
August 3, 2023
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Molly Wilson
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Education
Help local teachers stock their classrooms with school supplies
We want to show our support for local teachers by highlighting school supplies wishlists for educators across Asheville.
August 2, 2023
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Rebecca McRobbie
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City
Understanding the Missing Middle Housing Study
This City of Asheville study hopes to promote and identify barriers to diversified housing.
July 26, 2023
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Molly Wilson
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What to know about Asheville’s updated yard waste ordinance
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A rendering of a large community center as seen from above with solar panels on the roof, a basketball court, and a pool.
City
The $8.3 million expansion of the Dr. Wesley Grant, Sr. Southside Community Center is complete
And there’s a block party to celebrate.
July 19, 2023
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Sarah Leonhardt
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Education
ArtsAVL Arts for Schools Grant is now open for applications
This year’s grants will go directly to nonprofit arts organizations and teaching artists.
July 18, 2023
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Molly Wilson
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Culture
How to reduce your use of single-use plastic
You’ve already bought the tote bags. Now what?
July 14, 2023
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Grace Powers
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Travel and Outdoors
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Celebrate Pi Day in Asheville
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Asheville’s Public Art Program finds a new place in the city’s history supporting arts and culture.
March 12, 2025
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Bethany Osborn
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City
City of Asheville taps WCU students for Riverside Cemetery recovery
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March 11, 2025
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Arts
Go outside the ordinary at the 2025 Asheville Fringe Arts Festival
For 23 years running, Asheville is the canvas for this celebration of experimental art.
March 11, 2025
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Grace Powers
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Travel and Outdoors
Lake Lure welcomes visitors back as recovery continues
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March 10, 2025
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Bethany Osborn
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Government
Learn about local government during Civic Learning Week
Dive into the details of the City of Asheville’s and Buncombe County’s programs + structure during a week dedicated to the importance of civic education.
March 10, 2025
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Molly Wilson
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Food
Grab a slice for WNC Pizza Week
Check out the interactive map to dig in to special slices and pies all around the region.
March 7, 2025
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Grace Powers
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Events
10+ ways to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day in Asheville
From music and dancing to food and drink — the Land of the Sky will be channeling Celtic heritage all weekend long.
March 7, 2025
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Molly Wilson